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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Donaldson, AR
The cost of independent living in Donaldson is about $2,834 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 51 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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9.4
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15 reviews
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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9.3
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28 reviews
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
Care types provided by this community
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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8.0
Review score
6 reviews
Wish they had more activities for chair bound clients. But Garrett Woods is a great atmosphere, with loving, caring staff and good care for family. I will recommend GW to all friends and family.
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.
Garrett Woods Senior Living has been a part of the Hot Springs Community for almost 20 years. Located directly off of Central Avenue and in a quiet secluded park-like area, residents can get out and walk or sit in the many comfortable out-door sitting areas. We are minutes away from Hot Springs...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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: 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...
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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Cost of independent living in Donaldson, AR
The average cost of senior living in Donaldson is $2,834 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whelen Springs, AR with an average of $2,459 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donaldson, AR vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Donaldson
Recent reviews for independent living in Donaldson
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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Donaldson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Donaldson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Donaldson, 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 Donaldson 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 Donaldson 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
16.7%
20.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Donaldson 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 Donaldson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Donaldson 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 Donaldson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Shores, Brookfield Hot Springs and Country Club Village Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Donaldson, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Donaldson, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Donaldson, Arkansas is West Shores. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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