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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ponca, AR
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ponca, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Ponca or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ponca.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ponca for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 30 assisted living facilities in the Ponca area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Ponca, AR
The average cost of senior living in Ponca is $4,390 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Joe, AR with an average of $3,375 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ponca, AR vs. the state and national average
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U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ponca vs. other types of senior living
Assisted Living
Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ponca, AR by room type
Semi-Private
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2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Assisted Living in Ponca over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ponca, AR
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Private income options in Arkansas
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VA benefits in Arkansas
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Medicare and Medicaid in Arkansas
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ponca
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ponca
Providence Assisted Living in Clarksville, AR
5.0
Grandpa is adjusting to this very family like atmosphere. I am very impressed with how well the facility is taken care of. Everyone there seems to genuinely care about the tenants living there. I am very happy with Herritage Inn.
The Bungalows at Branson Meadows
4.9
We picked this community, becasue it was close to home. Everything has been good so far. It is perfectly fine. It's an afforrdable facility. Overall, I would recommend to other families.
Village on the Park Rogers
1.1
We chose Village on the park because it looked like a newer, cleaner facility that was more professional. We were also in a crunch for time and they had availability when we needed it. The staff members here were ok with communication. Overall, I would recommend them to others looking.
Ponca review score based on 53 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 53 reviews of 27 Ponca assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ponca review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Ponca review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ponca assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 53 reviews of 27 Ponca assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ponca resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Ponca, AR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Ponca assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponca assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponca, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Ponca assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ponca that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ponca, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.6%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.8%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ponca assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ponca Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ponca, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponca assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ponca partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponca, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponca assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ponca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponca, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponca assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ponca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ponca, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ponca
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Arkansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ponca protect seniors.
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Magnolia Place Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Bungalows at Springdale and Grand Brook Memory Care Rogers at Pinnacle Hills are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ponca, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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