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The cost of independent living in Island Town is about $1,715 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 31 options. Read 78 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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Island Town, AR

The average cost of senior living in Island Town is $1,715 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beedeville, AR with an average of $1,495 per month.

Independent living costs in Island Town, AR, vs. nearby cities

Island Town, AR
$1,715/mo
$1,991/mo
$2,200/mo

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

Island Town, AR
$1,715/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Island Town, AR, vs. other senior living options

$3,730/mo
Independent Living
$1,715/mo

Independent living costs in Island Town, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,297/mo
Studio
$3,233/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,047/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,192/mo

Senior living costs in Island Town 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: Island Town, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIsland Town, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$1,715/mo$3,079/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,730/mo$4,268/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,730/mo$4,289/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Island Town, AR:$1,715/mo
Arkansas:$3,079/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Island Town, AR:$3,730/mo
Arkansas:$4,268/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Island Town, AR:$3,730/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Island Town, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Island Town 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.

Island Town, ARAR stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Island Town, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Island Town 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
Island Town, AR$2,402/mo$2,280/mo+5.4%
Arkansas$2,837/mo$2,657/mo+6.8%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Island Town, AR
2024 average cost:$2,402/mo
2023 average cost:$2,280/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,837/mo
2023 average cost:$2,657/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Island Town

Recent reviews for independent living in Island Town

The Bungalows at Jonesboro

4.6
The Bungalows is very clean and caring assisted living facility. They provide good meals and plenty of activities for their residents. They'll take the residents to the movies, out to eat and shopping. The rooms are large with patios. The staff is friendly and watchful.

Providence Assisted Living of Searcy

4.0
My mother is happy here. My mother is in the memory care unit and they don't have many activities on that side, they seem to do more activities on the assisted living side. The staff are good with my loved one.

Harding Place Retirement Community in Searcy, AR

5.0
Harding Place Retirement Community is reasonably priced compared to other facilities. The y work hard to meet your needs, and is willing to do whatever they can to make sure my parents are satisfied and have everything they need. We are very happy - five stars across the board!

Island Town independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Island Town independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Island Town, 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 Island Town 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 Island Town partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Island Town, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
3.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Island Town 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 Island Town communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Island Town, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
3.8%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Island Town 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 Island Town offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Island Town, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
11.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.5%
46.4%
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