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The cost of independent living in Malvern is about $3,548 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 873 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.
At Lakewood House, style and accessibility are our trademarks. We've combined cool retro stylings with modern amenities to create a unique condominium / apartment lifestyle. Best of all, we're just minutes away from shopping, entertainment, and dining. If you are looking for style and...
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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
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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.
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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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.
Situated in Garland County, Arkansas, Christopher Homes of Hot Springs, are senior apartments providing an affordable living to 62 years plus residents and those who have physical disabilities particularly immobility cases. The apartments provide a modern type of living to the residents being...
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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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Great location, convenient to church next door. Friendly, helpful, caring staff. Great view of the mountains. Need more residents because some have died or left.
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 husband and I chose this community because it's still close to our friends and family. It is wonderful, the staff are responsive and friendly. They keep it clean and smelling good. The people are easy to...
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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My Mom stayed in Abundant Life. They were very kind and family like. She loved the TLC that they showed her. Their care was superb and very appreciated
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
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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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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.
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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...
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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: 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: 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.
Active Adult CommunityLive in luxury with the features of the spacious master suite: custom soaking tub, modern glass shower, double sink vanity and spacious walk-in closet with built-ins for organization.Amenities Include:Lawn Care IncludedOlympic Sized Heated PoolFitness RoomGarage...
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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.
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Good morning to whom it may concern I want to give my experience about living at buffington towers I love this place and I think it's a wonderful place for someone to come and live but my problem is we only...
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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.
Buffington Towers is a senior apartment living complex in the vibrant and interesting capital city of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Little Rock is a city located along the banks of the Arkansas River. The river bridge is a sight to see and Little Rock boasts numerous outdoor recreational...
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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.
Woodbend Apartments is a complex of 104 Section 8 senior housing units located in Maumelle, Arkansas. The community is available to those seeking one-, two-, and three-bedroom units that are centrally located to a host of local amenities. The development is located nearby schools, medical...
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.

Cost of independent living in Malvern, AR

The average cost of senior living in Malvern is $3,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sparkman, AR with an average of $2,595 per month.

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

Malvern, AR
$3,548/mo
$3,597/mo
$3,230/mo

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

Malvern, AR
$3,548/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$3,897/mo
Independent Living
$3,548/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,253/mo
Studio
$4,461/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,421/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,110/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,265/mo

Senior living costs in Malvern 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: Malvern, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMalvern, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,548/mo$3,079/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,859/mo$4,268/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,897/mo$4,289/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Malvern, AR:$3,548/mo
Arkansas:$3,079/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Malvern, AR:$3,859/mo
Arkansas:$4,268/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Malvern, AR:$3,897/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Malvern, AR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Malvern 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
Malvern, AR$2,971/mo$2,821/mo+5.3%
Arkansas$2,928/mo$2,713/mo+7.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Malvern, AR
2024 average cost:$2,971/mo
2023 average cost:$2,821/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,928/mo
2023 average cost:$2,713/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Malvern

Recent reviews for independent living in Malvern

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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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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the family like atmosphere at various communities, such as West Shores and Country Club Village, where residents and staff know each other by name and create a sense of community. Residents at West Shores enjoy the social environment and making new friends.
Delicious and plentiful meals. Numerous reviews praise the quality and variety of meals offered at communities like Chenal Pines Retirement Resort and The Summit at Chenal Valley. Residents at Chenal Pines Retirement Resort especially appreciate the chef's southern comfort food and the customized menu options.
Helpful and engaged staff. Reviews for Andover Place and Holiday by Atria frequently mention the devoted and caring staff members who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met. Families at Holiday Andover Place appreciate the staff's attentiveness to their loved ones.
Well-maintained living spaces. The cleanliness and upkeep of facilities is a common theme among community reviews. At Parkway Village, residents mention the convenience of not having to deal with lawn maintenance and utilities, while residents at Parkway Village praise the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in common ...
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Access to engaging activities. Communities like West Shores and Country Club Village offer numerous activities designed to keep residents active and engaged. These can include group activities, opportunities for volunteering, and off-site outings.
Thoughtful communication with families. Reviews for communities like Woodland Heights and Atrium at Serenity Pointe highlight the importance of clear and effective communication between staff and families. Regular meetings and updates help ensure that everyone is informed and that care needs are being met.
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Malvern independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Malvern independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Malvern, 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 Malvern 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 Malvern 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
22.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Malvern 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 Malvern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Malvern 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 Malvern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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