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The cost of independent living in Ozark is about $3,792 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 28 options. Read 237 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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9.7
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24 reviews
9.7
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Interpersonal relationship between staff/and staff residents are outstanding willingness to lesson, help each other out without being asked going above and beyond completing this job describing. Caring...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Do more of what you loveLiving room or magical fort for the grandkids?  It’s your choice. At our community, your apartment will have plenty of room to entertain. With several floorplans to choose from, you have access to both Independent Living and Assisted Living so you’ll have the...
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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9.3
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Overall, I am pleased with this facility and would recommend it. The staff are friendly and try really hard. Given the nature of the situations with which they deal, it is just difficult. There have been...
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.
Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes.Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living or memory care, our senior living community has care options to meet your changing needs. When it comes to chores, less is more—more time for you to do what you want to do and here...
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8.9
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It was very close to my sister's house so she could check on her easily. They allowed pets and had an enclosed courtyard with units that opened onto it. The supervisor was very helpful to us and very caring...
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.
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8.6
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41 reviews
8.6
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41 reviews
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I would recommend Arkanshire. They have been easy to work with and accepting of [name removed]They did not discriminate against [name removed}age and medical history.
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.
The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Built on the sprawling and scenic Springdale Golf Course, The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living offers you convenience, comfort and lovely views to enjoy. You'll love coming home to a...
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8.5
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I never saw the staff or the care provided. There are no meals provided. The cost went up every year or less. If you got lots a money and can do everything for yourself, then yes I would recommend this...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cedar Springs is Prairie Groves premier independent living community. Cedar Springs living means no yard work, no home repairs, and no worries over rising utility bills and property taxes. We are all-inclusive with no hidden fees.Cedar Springs is dedicated to offering seniors a beautiful,...
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8.4
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58 reviews
8.4
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Nice place, wonderful town. A gold mind of shops, close by. You will need gloves and a hat. Gettin' cool here. Great location to interstate, nice country roads. Now that the price of fuel is low, it's a...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Morada Fort Smith provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located on beautiful grounds within scenic Fort Smith, we're a quiet community in the River Valley. While you'll enjoy the peacefulness of our facility, we're also conveniently close to shopping, healthcare,...
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8.1
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36 reviews
8.1
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Brookstone was a great place for my dad he ended up at North Hills for a bit and they were fantastic! He died during his stay at NorthHills and they were just awesome after he passed, very caring and...
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.
Welcome to Brookstone, the first Assisted Living II community in Northwest Arkansas- serving the community for over 22 years!Brookstone is a company built on love that spans generations. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, we are dedicated to cultivating a community that invites you to live, love,...
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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.
Senior Living in Fayetteville, ARYou may be asking, “where is the best place to retire in Arkansas?” We believe that question stops here. Find luxury senior living in Fayetteville AR at the Grand Village. Residents will find no shortage of experiences to enjoy. In fact, we boast a unique offering...
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Every family has such a unique situation. I could not say that I'd recommend for everyone. But for someone who has the same desires as our family, it could be a good fit. We picked this community because my...
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.
Peachtree Village of FarmingtonAt Peachtree Village of Farmington, an assisted living community located in the heart of Farmington, Arkansas, we take pride in offering a beautiful location with ample space and well-cared for grounds. We’re located right off I-540 for easy access for family and...
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1.0
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9 reviews
1.0
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My grandfather has had a wonderful experience at Heritage Inn Retirement Center.He is doing very well, he enjoys it a lot. The environment is very clean no concerns there at all. The staff is what makes the...
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.
Heritage Inn can offer you peace of mind and the chance to be part of a social community. You can choose from a studio, one, or two bedroom private apartment. The apartments are unfurnished allowing you to create your own personal living style with your favorite furnishings and possessions....
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Photo of The Bungalows at Fayetteville
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.8
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5 reviews
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5 reviews
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We like our room with its view of a hayfield behind us and our private patio. We are continually working with the food director to provide a quality diet. The size of the room was very important--larger...
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.
The Bungalows at Fayetteville is a Level II Phoenix Senior Living Community where 24 hour care meets a new world of possibilities. We provide assisted living services in apartment style settings. A trained staff of CNA's and LPN's are here 24 hour per day for medical assistance and activities of...
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Photo of Azalea Commons of Springdale
33 Photos available
7.0
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6 reviews
7.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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Comment on activities: is like so many other facilities that have a high level of attrition with activities director. We do like the director is a good, Christian man. They also do have several biblical...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Our mission is to provide quality senior living in a caring environment. Our mission statement is reflected in all Providence Assisted Living facilities. Residents are encouraged to maintain maximum independence while having access to professional, caring staff in a home-like environment.
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9.5
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11 reviews
9.5
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Peachtree is beautiful. Staff is so happy and lovable with the residents. It is very clean and well taken care of. The food is good and my family members is very well taken care of. My visit went very well....
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.
Enjoy 3 meals a day served restrauant style in our dining room. Planned activities and scheduled transportation. We can assisted with bathing, dressing and medication. We have spacious studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments. We let you bring your furnishings so if feels like home.
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8.5
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5 on all categories. Everyone was very kind and it is a beautiful facility. The food is good. I recommend without reservation.
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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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.
Country Assisted Living is located in Huntsville, AR and is a local owned and operated assist living facility. We pride ourselves in making the transition from home to our facility as easy and peaceful as it can be for our residents and their loved ones. Our residents have the freedom to furnish...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of independent living in Ozark, AR

The average cost of senior living in Ozark is $3,792 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountainburg, AR with an average of $2,994 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ozark, AR vs. nearby cities

Ozark, AR
$3,792/mo
$3,229/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ozark, AR vs. the state and national average

Ozark, AR
$3,792/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ozark vs. other types of senior living

$4,089/mo
Independent Living
$3,792/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ozark, AR by room type

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$3,571/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,570/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,161/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,868/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Ozark

Recent reviews for independent living in Ozark

Providence Assisted Living in Clarksville, AR

5.0
Grandpa is adjusting to this very family like atmosphere. I am very impressed with how well the facility is taken care of. Everyone there seems to genuinely care about the tenants living there. I am very happy with Herritage Inn.

Peachtree Village of Fort Smith

4.8
I enjoy living at Peachtree Village. I am very happy with all of the staff. The staff treats me great and I pray for them daily.

The Bungalows at Fayetteville

4.3
What we really like about The Bungalows at Fayetteville is the friendliness of the staff and the strong focus of team work they have. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.

Ozark independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ozark independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ozark, 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 Ozark 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 Ozark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ozark, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ozark 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 Ozark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ozark, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
28%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ozark 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 Ozark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ozark, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
36%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.7%
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Brookdale Russellville, Peachtree Village of Fort Smith and Brookdale Fort Smith are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ozark, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Ozark, Arkansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Ozark, Arkansas is Brookdale Russellville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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