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The cost of independent living in Penrose is about $1,370 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 65 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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Photo of Holiday South Wind Heights
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I would recommend Holiday South Wind to other families based on the experience I have had so far. I enjoy the atmosphere of the community the most.
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.
South Wind Heights provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated in Arkansas' rice country, you'll love the charm and serenity that South Wind Heights has to offer. Residents also appreciate the convenience of being close to all the things that make life...
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77 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about The Bungalows is knowing she was safe and that she liked living there. Based on the experience we have had with this community, we would recommend them to others
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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Photo of Liberty Park Assisted Living
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We chose this facility because of the price and availability at the time we were in need. So far we are satisfied with their friendliness and efforts to make their residents comfortable and active.
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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We're very pleased with them. I would tell others you'll be pleased with the care your loved one receives. The staff have been very attentive and keep me informed. The facility is very clean, although a...
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.
We have 6 facilities in Mississippi and Arkansas. Providence properties are all designed to help residents retain a dignified and independent lifestyle in their golden years. We are dedicated to providing affordable assisted living facilities in a secure home-like environment by a staff of...
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My parents just moved in to Harding Place but 'so far, so good'. The apartment was completely renovated and looks brand new. The staff could not be any more helpful and the residents are so friendly!
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.
Welcome to Harding Place Retirement Community, exceptional retirement living where residents retire from work, not life. Located within an easy drive of Little Rock near the foothills of the Ozarks. Harding Place is designed to offer a lifestyle that promotes and maintains your independence and...
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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.
Overview The Christopher Homes of Wynne are located in Wynne, Arkansas. These apartment complexes have been built for low income senior citizens. The housing management staff of the Christopher Homes of Wynne make every effort to ensure senior residents have the opportunity to enjoy living their...
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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 are located at 900 Carver N. St. Augusta, Arkansas 72006. The contact number is 870-347-2388. A ministry of the Diocese of Little Rock, Christopher Homes provides low-income housing to mobility impaired individuals and senior citizen's 62 years or older. This senior living...
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: 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 Brinkley is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful Brinkley, Arkansas. Our team of highly trained specialists are driven by the need to make every one of our patients feel as much at home as they possibly can. At Christopher Homes of Brinkley, we make it a point...
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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 Parkin are located in Parkin, Cross County, Arkansas. These apartment homes are made perfectly for ages 55 and older who adore country living with charm. The River Parkin is also conveniently located nearby for great fishing in the afternoons. Grab your fishing poles and your...
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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: 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 Marianna in Lee County, Arkansas, is part of the Christopher homes ministry of the little rock ministry. Being in a city, the apartments are designed for city life, surrounded by various convenient stores and outside amenities like easy access to medical services and leisure...
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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.
The Christopher Homes of DeValls Bluff is a senior housing located in gorgeous DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas. Our unique and beautiful complex has a very laid back and homey feel. Each of our residents can take advantage of all that Devalls Bluff has to offer. For lovers of all things...
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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.
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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 Clarendon is a senior apartments complex located in Clarendon, Monroe County, AR. The complex is located near the wetlands of the Arkansas delta in a region known as the 'Big Woods' of Arkansas. The area is rich in forested areas and is perfect for anyone who enjoys the...
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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 Searcy located in Searcy, White County, Arkansas are apartment living nestled in an adorable little community. Searcy Arkansas is full of historic scenery for senior citizens who adore these types of architecture and antiquity in their quaint little home town. Searcy is a...
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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.
Photo of Wesley On the Ridge
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 location in West Helena caters to senior living and offers a variety of ways for seniors to live. They have private apartments that are great for the senior that is still on the go and assisted living facilities. They will be there for you through every step of the journey with...

Cost of independent living in Penrose, AR

The average cost of senior living in Penrose is $1,370 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cotton Plant, AR with an average of $500 per month.

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

Penrose, AR
$1,370/mo
$1,501/mo
$883/mo

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

Penrose, AR
$1,370/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$3,624/mo
Independent Living
$1,370/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,287/mo
Studio
$2,968/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,841/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,477/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Penrose

Recent reviews for independent living in Penrose

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!

Penrose independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penrose independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penrose, 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 Penrose 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 Penrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penrose, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.3%
33.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Penrose 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 Penrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penrose, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
5.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penrose 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 Penrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penrose, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
15.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
45.7%
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Holiday South Wind Heights, The Bungalows at Jonesboro and Liberty Park Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Penrose, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near Penrose, Arkansas. See the full list.

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