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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Friendship, AR

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Arkansas is $3,045, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Friendship area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Waverly Heights
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: 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.
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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.
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: 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 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...
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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.
Photo of Pine Manor Apartments
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: 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: 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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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
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Friendship, AR

The average cost of senior living in Arkansas is $3,045 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Arkansas vs. 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 state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeArkansasU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,045/mo$3,520/mo13.5% below national median
Assisted Living$4,926/mo$5,830/mo15.5% below national median
Memory Care$6,266/mo$6,999/mo10.5% below national median
Independent Living
Arkansas:$3,045/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.5% below national median
Assisted Living
Arkansas:$4,926/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:15.5% below national median
Memory Care
Arkansas:$6,266/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:10.5% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Friendship

Recent reviews for independent living in Friendship

Garrett Woods in Hot Springs, AR

4.9
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.

Parkway Village in Little Rock, AR

3.8
I think Parkway Village is a nice place to live. If I have garbage, someone takes it out for me. If something's broken, they fix it. There are people in the office to ask questions and get advice from. I don't have to maintain a lawn anymore. Electricity is included in the monthly fee, ...
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Country Club Village Retirement Community in Hot Springs, AR

5.0
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 associates. So friendly and helpful. I highly recommend CCV! Plenty to do! If there’s ever a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at the communities, with staff and residents treating each other like family. At Country Club Village Retirement Community, West Shores, and The Clearspring, newcomers are welcomed with open arms and made to feel at home.
Engaging and diverse activities. Reviews frequently mention the wide range of activities and social events organized at the communities, allowing residents to stay active and engaged. Activities like movie nights, gardening classes, museum outings, and exercise classes are popular among residents at Country Club Village Retire ...
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Comfortable and cozy living spaces. The comfortable and cozy living spaces at the communities are frequently praised by residents, with mentions of well-maintained apartments, cottages, and common areas. Residents at Country Club Village Retirement Community, West Shores, and The Clearspring appreciate the attention to detai ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Reviews consistently highlight the quality and variety of the meals served at the communities, with several residents commenting on the chef's culinary skills and accommodations for dietary restrictions. At Country Club Village Retirement Community, West Shores, and The Clearspring, mealti ...
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Prompt and helpful maintenance and care. Maintenance and care services are often mentioned as a top feature of the communities, with residents praising the quick response and attentiveness of staff. At Country Club Village Retirement Community, Atrium at Serenity Pointe, and West Shores, maintenance issues are addressed promptly, ...
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Accessible and convenient location. The easily accessible and convenient locations of the communities are a major draw for many residents, with proximity to shopping centers, churches, and hospitals being mentioned as desirable features. At Country Club Village Retirement Community, West Shores, and The Clearspring, the loca ...
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Friendship independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Friendship independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Friendship, 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 Friendship 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 Friendship partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Friendship, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Friendship 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 Friendship communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Friendship, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Friendship 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 Friendship offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Friendship, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

West Shores, Brookfield Hot Springs and Chenal Pines Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Friendship, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Friendship, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Friendship, Arkansas is West Shores. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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