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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dotson, AR
The cost of independent living in Dotson is about $2,507 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 287 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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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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9.7
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47 reviews
Accommodating staff& administrators. Things have been as they were promised. Staff is receptive to complaints & work to resolve issues in a timely way. We receive information about family events so we can...
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.
There’s a lot to love here—like care when you need and a worry-free lifestyle.Here at our assisted living community, you can focus on fun ways to spend your day and we’ll take care of the rest. So go ahead join your new friends for a card game or meet up for a shopping trip. Here you’ll have the...
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9.2
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63 reviews
My family loves his own space. The nice staff and he enjoys the building they just remodeled. Some areas of improvement would be better housekeeping in the rooms and better choices for meals at breakfast...
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.
As Texarkana’s premiere Independent Living community, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days.Located in Texarkana, Asher Point Independent Living allows its residents to thrive in their retirement years in a convenient, quiet...
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38 reviews
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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3 reviews
The staff at Pinecrest Retirement Lodge have been wonderful! I would definitely recommend them. Very professional and compassionate.
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.
Where every day feels like home! Nestled among the scenic beauty of pine and hardwoods, we are located in the Town and Country area of Ashdown, Arkansas. Our lovely 22 bed community is perfect in size for those who love being part of a family atmosphere where the staff knows you and your family...
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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...
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I enjoy living here because there is always someone here to look after me everyone is good to me and well trained. The workers are real nice and always talk to you.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Hope Haven in Hope, Arkansas, is an Assisted Living Community. The community is located in Hempstead County and is easily accessed off of Highway 112, and just around the corner from Wadley Regional Medical Center at Hope and near Fair Park. Hope Haven is a lovely residence with fantastic...
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Complex is quiet neighbors are friendly and everyone checks on each other. We usually have a monthly luncheon expect during lock down.
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.
Arbor Pointe is an exciting new independent living community that offers unique features and affordable rates. Compare with any other housing option in the Texarkana area, then come home to Arbor Pointe.Interior Features 1 Bedroom/1 Bath (711 sq ft.)2 Bedroom/2 Bath (958 sq ft.)Unique Floor...
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4 reviews
Never been disappointed on any result, especially with move in and first contact along with entire process of getting her in Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care. Everything has been great so far with no...
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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4 reviews
It worked for us. My dad was only there three weeks before he passed. But I would not feel comfortable recommending it to others.
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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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.
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
Christopher Homes of De Queen helps seniors find stable and affordable housing in 24 cities throughout Arkansas. They have more than 588 apartments that they manage and have something in a location for nearly everyone. Senior living at its best, anyone over 62 years of age can find residence with...
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.
Christopher Homes of Horatio is a housing ministry located in Little Rock, Arkansas. They provide affordable and comfortable housing to individuals 62 years and older. In addition they offer a comfortable residential lifestyle to mobility impaired individuals. The affordable and attractive...
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher Homes of Camden is located in the city of the same name, a lovely town situated on the bluffs of the Ouachita River. This apartment complex is a part of the housing ministry of the Diocese of Little Rock, and offers those persons over 62 or those who are disabled a safe, affordable...
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 Dotson, AR
The average cost of senior living in Dotson is $2,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakhaven, AR with an average of $2,166 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dotson, AR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dotson, AR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dotson vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Dotson
Recent reviews for independent living in Dotson
Arbor Pointe Apartments in Texarkana, AR
5.0
I've lived here for a year and half. I love the residents and we have a lot of fun together! [name removed] the manager, and [name removed] the maintenance man, have promptly taken care of all my needs for my apartment.
Hope Haven
4.0
My aunt is still adjusting with her move into the community. The community is clean and well-kept. The staff is nice and helpful. There are activities offered for the residents. My only issue has been with the food: I feel there should be a healthier selection. I do feel they are taking very ...
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Brookdale Texarkana
4.6
I have lived here soon to be 5 years and I have received great care. As always there are things done go to well but overall I can't say anything bad, I have enjoyed being able to do as I want.
Dotson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dotson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dotson, 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 Dotson 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 Dotson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dotson, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dotson 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 Dotson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dotson, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dotson 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 Dotson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.7%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Shores, Brookdale Texarkana and Asher Point Independent Living of Texarkana are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dotson, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 22 independent living facilities near Dotson, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Dotson, Arkansas is West Shores. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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