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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Smead, AR

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The cost of independent living in Smead is about $2,195 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 54 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 Brookfield Hot Springs
2020 Photos available
9.4
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16 reviews
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The current residents put effort into including new people. And they all seem to enjoy each other without drama. The facility came highly recommended to us.
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.
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Photo of Country Club Village Retirement Community
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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28 reviews
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At first, I have never lived in a community setting. Took a while to adjust. Love my cottage, my neighbors and have made and met great people and new friends. Staff wonderful people. Chef along with his...
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.
Country Club Village is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, situated on 28 acres and located just outside of the Hot Springs National Park. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including three chef-prepared meals daily,...
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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.
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.
Garrett Woods Senior Living has been a part of the Hot Springs Community for almost 20 years. Located directly off of Central Avenue and in a quiet secluded park-like area, residents can get out and walk or sit in the many comfortable out-door sitting areas. We are minutes away from Hot Springs...
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I enjoy living here because there is always someone here to look after me everyone is good to me and well trained. The workers are real nice and always talk to you.
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.
Hope Haven in Hope, Arkansas, is an Assisted Living Community. The community is located in Hempstead County and is easily accessed off of Highway 112, and just around the corner from Wadley Regional Medical Center at Hope and near Fair Park. Hope Haven is a lovely residence with fantastic...
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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 Camden is located in the city of the same name, a lovely town situated on the bluffs of the Ouachita River. This apartment complex is a part of the housing ministry of the Diocese of Little Rock, and offers those persons over 62 or those who are disabled a safe, affordable...
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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.
Photo of Happy Acres Personal Care
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.
Photo of Dalton's Place at Fordyce
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
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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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Photo of Christopher Homes of El Dorado
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.
40 units with a short waiting list
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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: 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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Smead, AR

The average cost of senior living in Smead is $2,195 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smackover, AR with an average of $1,024 per month.

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

Smead, AR
$2,195/mo
$2,567/mo
$1,301/mo

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

Smead, AR
$2,195/mo
U.S. national average
$4,048/mo

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

$3,842/mo
Independent Living
$2,195/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,338/mo
Studio
$3,516/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,899/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,000/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,400/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Smead over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Smead

Recent reviews for independent living in Smead

Hope Haven

4.0
My aunt is still adjusting with her move into the community. The community is clean and well-kept. The staff is nice and helpful. There are activities offered for the residents. My only issue has been with the food: I feel there should be a healthier selection. I do feel they are taking very ...
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Brookfield Hot Springs

4.9
Friendly, professional staff. Clean and nice facility. Units look and feel like 1 bedroom apartments (feels more like home than a medical facility). Some units open to enclosed courtyard..nice to sit outside on nice days so patients don't feel "closed in". Single price, not Ala Carter ...
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Garrett Woods in Hot Springs, AR

4.4
What really stood out to us right away about Garrett Woods is their staff - they are extremely friendly and have been very easy to work with since day one. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend this community to other families looking for a place for themselves or their ...
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Smead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smead, 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 Smead 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 Smead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smead, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Smead 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 Smead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smead, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
43%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smead 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 Smead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smead, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46%
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Brookfield Hot Springs, Country Club Village Retirement Community and Garrett Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smead, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Smead, Arkansas. See the full list.

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