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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Little River, AR

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The cost of independent living in Little River is about $2,715 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 71 options. Read 792 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the musical capital of the country, Memphis Towers in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee is a low income senior housing community. Monthly rent is based on income for the 296 one-room apartments, allowing all senior applicants a chance to live as independently as they physically can....
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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.
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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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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My Mom passed away on 30 August 2019, but I can say her stay at Shelby Gardens though short was very nice. The staff were very helpful and nice. Though limited by her health she enjoyed her stay. I know my...
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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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.
Wesley Highland Place Is a small assisted living facility. Each room opens up to the common area where the residents receive their meals and socialize. The facility has a home like atmosphere making it a warm and inviting place to live. Wesley Highland Place offers an intimate community with...
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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.
Metro Community Care Homes Assisted living is good living at Metro Care Homes in Memphis Tennessee. We are conveniently located in the heart of bustling Memphis where the best in dining, shopping and culture can be shared by you and your friends and family. Our beautiful grounds offer ample...
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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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Little River, AR

The average cost of senior living in Little River is $2,715 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gosnell, AR with an average of $1,943 per month.

Independent living costs in Little River, AR, vs. nearby cities

Little River, AR
$2,715/mo
$3,073/mo
$2,746/mo

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

Little River, AR
$2,715/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Little River, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,279/mo
Independent Living
$2,715/mo

Independent living costs in Little River, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,982/mo
Studio
$4,167/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,295/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,316/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,033/mo

Senior living costs in Little River 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: Little River, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle River, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,715/mo$3,076/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$3,672/mo$4,288/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,279/mo$4,310/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Little River, AR:$2,715/mo
Arkansas:$3,076/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Little River, AR:$3,672/mo
Arkansas:$4,288/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Little River, AR:$4,279/mo
Arkansas:$4,310/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Little River, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Little River 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 Little River, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Little River 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Little River, 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%
Little River, 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 Little River

Recent reviews for independent living in Little River

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.

Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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Dunlap Village Apartments in Brighton, TN

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There's nothing wrong with Dunlap, everything was fine, not according to my mom but she's not in her right mind and I went there all the time. It is an older facility but for the price, three meals a day and for 24 hour care you can't beat that.

Little River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little River, 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 Little River 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 Little River 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
11.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.7%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Little River 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 Little River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.3%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little River 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 Little River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.2%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
24.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.2%
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Robinwood Retirement Resort, StoryPoint Germantown and Town Village Audubon Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Little River, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 71 independent living facilities near Little River, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Little River, Arkansas are StoryPoint Germantown and StoryPoint Cordova. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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