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The cost of independent living in Pleasant Ridge is about $3,211 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 93 options. Read 776 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 The Gardens at Osage Terrace
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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It is a very clean, nice community. The room floor plans are the same, they could be bigger. It is a good size for one person. My mother in law has made a lot of friends. Staff is very responsive. The food...
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.
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: 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
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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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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 Plaza at Highlands Crossing is in the beautiful Ozark mountains of northwest Arkansas in Bella Vista. Bella Vista is 33 miles north of Fayetteville Arkansas, home of the Razorbacks and 10 miles north of Bentonville, home of Walmart and the world-renowned Crystal Bridges Museum. Opened in...
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I have lived in this place for 8 years! I would bring my friends and family in any time!
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.
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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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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.
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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
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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.
Photo of Christian Residential Care of Nixa
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: 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.
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.
This area of 75 villa-style homes will be the first condo homes specifically designed for active retirees in Nixa. There will be 1-3 bedroom homes, with different features available for each floor plan. These homes will exist within a master planned "inter-generational" community that includes...
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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.
Hudson House is a 41-bed residential care facility located adjacent to the Aurora Nursing Center in Lawrence County, Aurora, Missouri. Hudson House is a unique health care facility with the highest of standards in both resident care and cleanliness while providing a sense of well-being for those...
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The Baptist Home community had over a year wait list because it was so good, we called them explaining our loved ones situation at her previous community which was so bad and they moved us in within a month....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: 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: 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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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.
Villas at Quail creek is a senior housing community located in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. At least one person in the family should meet the minimum age of fifty-five years to get a place in the community. The community setting attracts many due to its location in the middle of a quite...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Pleasant Ridge, AR

The average cost of senior living in Pleasant Ridge is $3,211 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Omaha, AR with an average of $2,520 per month.

Independent living costs in Pleasant Ridge, AR, vs. nearby cities

Pleasant Ridge, AR
$3,211/mo
$3,249/mo

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

Pleasant Ridge, AR
$3,211/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Pleasant Ridge, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,357/mo
Independent Living
$3,211/mo

Independent living costs in Pleasant Ridge, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,435/mo
Studio
$4,927/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,143/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,629/mo

Senior living costs in Pleasant Ridge 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: Pleasant Ridge, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typePleasant Ridge, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,211/mo$3,079/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,349/mo$4,268/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,357/mo$4,289/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Pleasant Ridge, AR:$3,211/mo
Arkansas:$3,079/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Pleasant Ridge, AR:$4,349/mo
Arkansas:$4,268/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Pleasant Ridge, AR:$4,357/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Pleasant Ridge, AR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pleasant Ridge 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
Pleasant Ridge, AR$3,412/mo$2,917/mo+17.0%
Arkansas$2,928/mo$2,713/mo+7.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pleasant Ridge, AR
2024 average cost:$3,412/mo
2023 average cost:$2,917/mo
Percent change:+17.0%
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 Pleasant Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Pleasant Ridge

Essex of Ozark

5.0
I am happy with the care from the staff at this community. This is a smaller community. The community offers a lot of great meals that are home cooked. The community is clean and a nice positive environment. I like that she is happy with they have a dog for her to enjoy. I would highly recommend ...
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The Township Senior Living in Battlefield, MO

4.1
Friendly, helpful staff. Nice facility. Visit twice weekly and consistent care and experience. I would recommend them to others looking.

Lakewood - Assisted Living By Americare in Springfield, MO

5.0
This was not an easy decision to make. Not at all. We cared for my mother for a few years at home but wandering in the middle of the night started and it became a safety issue for my mother. Having toured several facilities in the Springfield Missouri area, both my sister and I agreed that the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming nature of both the staff and residents at The Waterford at Ironbridge. New residents are made to feel at home and are encouraged to participate in activities, creating a strong sense of community.
Variety of activities and social opportunities. Residents at The Waterford at Ironbridge enjoy a range of activities tailored to their interests. From chess games to physical therapy sessions, there is something for everyone to keep them engaged and active.
Thoughtful and accommodating care. Reviews praise the caring and attentive nature of the staff at The Waterford at Ironbridge, who go above and beyond to address residents' needs and ensure their comfort and well-being.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Meals are a highlight for residents at The Waterford at Ironbridge, with a focus on quality and variety. Residents appreciate the ability to dine anytime between 7 am and 7 pm and even take soup home.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Many reviews at The Waterford at Ironbridge mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, with a modern decor that gives the feeling of a resort or home away from home.
Access to on-site health care services. For those requiring additional care, The Waterford at Ironbridge offers on-site health care services, allowing residents to maintain their independence while having the peace of mind that help is readily available.
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Pleasant Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pleasant Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pleasant Ridge, 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 Pleasant Ridge 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 Pleasant Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pleasant Ridge, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pleasant Ridge 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 Pleasant Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pleasant Ridge, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pleasant Ridge 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 Pleasant Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pleasant Ridge, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
39%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.7%
46.4%
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Mission Ridge, The Waterford at Ironbridge and Pinnacle Springs Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pleasant Ridge, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 93 independent living facilities near Pleasant Ridge, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pleasant Ridge, Arkansas are Mission Ridge, The Waterford at Ironbridge and Concordia of Bella Vista. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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