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The cost of independent living in Blakely is about $2,906 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 281 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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9.8
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West Shores is great! Would I recommend anyone else to live here? Absolutely! It doesn't take much to make a person like me happy. All I need is good friends, good wine, and good music. West Shores offers...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
See the natural beauty that flows through West Shores, a 17-acre community that combines serenity and security by offering desired services and amenities in every studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment home. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is...
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2020 Photos available
9.4
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15 reviews
9.4
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15 reviews
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Friendly, professional staff. Clean and nice facility. Units look and feel like 1 bedroom apartments (feels more like home than a medical facility). Some units open to enclosed courtyard..nice to sit...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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28 reviews
9.3
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28 reviews
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At first, I have never lived in a community setting. Took a while to adjust. Love my cottage, my neighbors and have made and met great people and new friends. Staff wonderful people. Chef along with his...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Country Club Village is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, situated on 28 acres and located just outside of the Hot Springs National Park. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including three chef-prepared meals daily,...
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8.7
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38 reviews
8.7
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38 reviews
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I had to move [name removed] out due to him being unable to adapt to not smoking in his apartment. Staff worked with me and him, but he refused to stop smoking inside. They were very compromising and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated on beautiful Lake Hamilton with a lake view from every apartment, Atrium at Serenity Pointe is a lodge-style senior living community located near all local hospitals (CHI St Vincent, NMNC and Healthstar) as well as Hot Springs Mall, Bath House Row with boutique shopping and the Gangster...
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My Mom stayed in Abundant Life. They were very kind and family like. She loved the TLC that they showed her. Their care was superb and very appreciated
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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3.0
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My husband and I chose this community because it's still close to our friends and family. It is wonderful, the staff are responsive and friendly. They keep it clean and smelling good. The people are easy to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Great location, convenient to church next door. Friendly, helpful, caring staff. Great view of the mountains. Need more residents because some have died or left.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in Garland County, Arkansas, Christopher Homes of Hot Springs, are senior apartments providing an affordable living to 62 years plus residents and those who have physical disabilities particularly immobility cases. The apartments provide a modern type of living to the residents being...
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Cost of independent living in Blakely, AR

The average cost of senior living in Blakely is $2,906 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Friendship, AR with an average of $2,800 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blakely, AR vs. nearby cities

Blakely, AR
$2,906/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blakely, AR vs. the state and national average

Blakely, AR
$2,906/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blakely vs. other types of senior living

$3,793/mo
Independent Living
$2,906/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Blakely, AR by room type

Semi-Private
$3,483/mo
Studio
$3,407/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,606/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,098/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,738/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Blakely over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Blakely

Recent reviews for independent living in Blakely

Brookfield Hot Springs

5.0
They are wonderful with my dad. The facility has always been clean. The patients are treated respectfully and they have something going everyday for activities. Seems there is a high staff turn over but they have all operated with the same standards. My dad likes it there. He was unhappy ...
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West Shores in Hot Springs, AR

5.0
I must like West Shores because I still live here. My wife and I both live at West Shores. They offer everything we need as a Independent and Assisted Living couple. There is always something going on to keep us busy through the day. The grounds are great for me to walk every day.

Garrett Woods in Hot Springs, AR

4.4
What really stood out to us right away about Garrett Woods is their staff - they are extremely friendly and have been very easy to work with since day one. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend this community to other families looking for a place for themselves or their ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and Welcoming Atmosphere. Numerous reviews for communities like Country Club Village Retirement Community, West Shores, and Atrium at Serenity Pointe mention the warm and inviting community vibe, where everyone knows each other, and staff go above and beyond to make residents feel at home. One resident at Country ...
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Diverse Activities for Social Engagement. Activities play a significant role in enhancing residents' experience, as mentioned in reviews for Country Club Village Retirement Community, West Shores, and The Clearspring. These communities offer a wide range of social activities, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening class ...
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Quality and Tasty Meals. A common theme in reviews for communities including West Shores, Atrium at Serenity Pointe, and Country Club Village Retirement Community is the quality and taste of the meals served. Some residents even compare the chefs to those from major hotels and look forward to every mealtime.
Helpful and Friendly Staff. Reviews for communities such as Country Club Village Retirement Community, West Shores, and Atrium at Serenity Pointe consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members. They're described as genuinely caring, helpful, and friendly, making a significant difference in re ...
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Prompt and Effective Maintenance. Several reviews for Atrium at Serenity Pointe and West Shores mention the quick and efficient maintenance services provided by the communities. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, ensuring a comfortable and hospitable environment.
Thoughtful Community Leadership. Community directors and staff are often commended for their open communication and thoughtful approach to addressing residents' needs, as noted in reviews for Country Club Village Retirement Community, West Shores, and Atrium at Serenity Pointe. They take the time to speak with families an ...
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Blakely independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blakely independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blakely, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blakely independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blakely partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blakely independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blakely communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blakely independent 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 independent living communities in Blakely offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.7%
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West Shores, Brookfield Hot Springs and Country Club Village Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blakely, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Blakely, Arkansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Blakely, Arkansas is West Shores. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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