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The cost of independent living in Ferndale is about $3,690 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 164 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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Photo of Brookdale Chenal Heights
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11 Floor plan available
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The staff has been very engaging in asking more and deeper questions with my friend. I feel like that are making a great effort to get to know her better.
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.
It’s good to be home.If you are ready to go seize the day on your next adventure with your grandkids, but need a little bit of help, our Assisted Living community might be the right one for you.You’ll also have peace of mind knowing our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be...
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Photo of Chenal Pines Retirement Resort
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9.2
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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.
1. Chenal Pines Retirement opened April of 2020.2. Our community managers have over 18 years of combined experience in senior living. 3. Chenal Pines is a member in good standing with the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. 4. Resort Lifestyle Communities, our parent company, operates 50+...
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Photo of The Summit at Chenal Valley
33 Photos available
8.5
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14 reviews
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14 reviews
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The Summit Memory Care Center was the best place for me mom. Clean and modern. Once she was transferred out of the Assisted Living to the Memory Care unit, she received the best care. I enjoyed watching her...
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.
Experience a carefree lifestyle in our classic, homey design, tailored to meet the needs and preferences of active seniors. Embrace worry-free days, filled with engaging events, delightful meals, and a strong sense of belonging. Our top-quality services and comprehensive amenities ensure your...
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Photo of The Blake at Chenal Valley
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8.2
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6 reviews
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We love it - mom is THRIVING - she even got to move from memory Care over to assisted living - they have been amazing to work with
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.
ASSISTED LIVING AMENITIES• Spacious suites with a variety of floor plansfor comfort and recreation• Active lifestyle program that promotes social, emotional and physical wellbeing• Delicious chef-prepared meals and healthy snacks served daily in a restaurant-style atmosphere• Concierge services...
Photo of Parkway Village
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8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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22 reviews
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Facility arrangement and appearance is great. Courtyard is maintained well. Food is well balanced. However, it is sometimes cool. Some aides nature could improve. The couches could be upgraded to provide...
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.
Parkway Village, located in bustling west Little Rock, is the only continuing care retirement community in central Arkansas. Founded by Baptist Health, Arkansas’ leading private healthcare system, we serve residents with home options, cultural and recreational activities, and wellness services...
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56 reviews
7.5
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56 reviews
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The staff is very good. [name removed], the manager, is very engaging with the residents and makes sure they are taken care of.
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.
At Vitality Living Pleasant Hills, we’re here to support residents’ needs, as well as their interests, with a calendar filled with a variety of activities and engagement. Families will find peace of mind by knowing that their family members are well taken care of and enjoying life.Whether you...
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Photo of Fox Ridge of Chenal
8.2
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8.2
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We would rate the activities higher if it was allowed. I wish my parents could have stayed there for a lot longer than they did. My mom progressive declined and had a stroke and is now in a skilled nursing...
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.
Welcome to Fox Ridge; a community where luxury, compassion and affordability unite to create retirement living unlike any other.  We understand that selecting the right community can be difficult and an emotional experience for seniors and their families.  That is why we are...
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My name is [name removed] and I have lived at the Villas since November. There is no other place like this in town, I’ve looked. The developers, [names removed], have created an outstanding community here in...
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.
The Villas of Chenal is Little Rock's premier leasing community, featuring 97 single-level homes located in the renowned Chenal Valley area. The onsite clubhouse is equipped with an exercise room, swimming pool, wet bar kitchen, big screen tvs, card room, wifi and more. Residents also enjoy...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Ferndale, AR

The average cost of senior living in Ferndale is $3,690 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Traskwood, AR with an average of $3,164 per month.

Independent living costs in Ferndale, AR, vs. nearby cities

Ferndale, AR
$3,690/mo
$3,622/mo
$3,721/mo

Independent living costs in Ferndale, AR, vs. state and national averages

Ferndale, AR
$3,690/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Ferndale, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,705/mo
Independent Living
$3,690/mo

Independent living costs in Ferndale, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,633/mo
Studio
$4,070/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,836/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,153/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,895/mo

Senior living costs in Ferndale vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ferndale, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFerndale, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,690/mo$3,079/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,634/mo$4,268/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,705/mo$4,289/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Ferndale, AR:$3,690/mo
Arkansas:$3,079/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Ferndale, AR:$4,634/mo
Arkansas:$4,268/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Ferndale, AR:$4,705/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Ferndale, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ferndale and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Ferndale, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ferndale have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ferndale, AR$3,327/mo$3,508/mo-5.1%
Arkansas$2,729/mo$2,623/mo+4.0%
National$3,174/mo$3,044/mo+4.3%
Ferndale, AR
2024 average cost:$3,327/mo
2023 average cost:$3,508/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,729/mo
2023 average cost:$2,623/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ferndale

Recent reviews for independent living in Ferndale

Buffington Towers in Little Rock, AR

5.0
Me personally I love our new manager [name removed] she a breath of fresh air. She's a very strict manager and her attitude is very professional by the book. I'm also communicate with other residents that loves how she is running this building. I could go on and on now and she also give us all ...
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The Manor in Little Rock, AR

5.0
I like this community. The community is outstanding. I like the staff and the they are always attentive. I feel good knowing that she is happy living here. The menu is very appealing and she is please with the menu. They offer my mom activiites to participate with other. I highly recommendthis ...
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Vitality Living Pleasant Hills in Little Rock, AR

5.0
I would give it a 5 in all areas. The staff and residents were very friendly. My Dad enjoyed his short time there. The food was excellent and the food service staff knew what he liked. We chose Vitality Living Pleasant Hills because of the friendliness of staff and the facilities were most ...
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Ferndale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ferndale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ferndale, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ferndale 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 Ferndale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ferndale, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ferndale 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 Ferndale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ferndale, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Chenal Heights, Chenal Pines Retirement Resort and The Summit at Chenal Valley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ferndale, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Ferndale, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ferndale, Arkansas are Willow Grove of Sherwood, Holiday Andover Place and Willow Grove of Maumelle. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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