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The cost of independent living in Widener is about $2,768 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 76 options. Read 1061 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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I like that they make my father feel very comfortable. He's a very sociable, active 87 year old. They make sure he's entertained, they make sure he is ready for all outside appointments and engagement. They...
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.
Royal Retreat Senior Living Community is a home like no other. We are locally owned and managed by Memphians who have an authentic understanding of the needs and culture of the community we serve. We are driven by passion to improve the quality of life for our senior residents and provide them a...
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As I continue to grieve the loss of my mother last week, I thought I would write a review from the experience she and I went thru over her four month stay. Olive Grove was the 2nd of two stops for my...
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.
Olive Grove Terrace offers person-centered assisted living in Olive Branch, MS. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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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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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: 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...
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.
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: 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.
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 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...
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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: 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: 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.
Metro Community Care Homes Assisted living is good living at Metro Care Homes in Memphis Tennessee. We are conveniently located in the heart of bustling Memphis where the best in dining, shopping and culture can be shared by you and your friends and family. Our beautiful grounds offer ample...
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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.
Located in the musical capital of the country, Memphis Towers in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee is a low income senior housing community. Monthly rent is based on income for the 296 one-room apartments, allowing all senior applicants a chance to live as independently as they physically can....
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Affordable Senior Care is working really well. We are really pleased with the staff and everything that's going on. The nurse checks her. They are giving her baths. The food looks real good. The staff is...
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.
Affordable Senior Care is an assisted living and memory care community that hosts senior residents in the city of Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi. There are many artistic structures ideal for a perfect visit during an afternoon stroll in the city. This region has excellent weather...
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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.
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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...
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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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.
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...
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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.
Wesley Highland Place Is a small assisted living facility. Each room opens up to the common area where the residents receive their meals and socialize. The facility has a home like atmosphere making it a warm and inviting place to live. Wesley Highland Place offers an intimate community with...

Cost of independent living in Widener, AR

The average cost of senior living in Widener is $2,768 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moro, AR with an average of $500 per month.

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

Widener, AR
$2,768/mo
$2,145/mo

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

Widener, AR
$2,768/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,514/mo
Independent Living
$2,768/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,242/mo
Studio
$4,535/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,820/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,487/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,033/mo

Senior living costs in Widener 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: Widener, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWidener, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,768/mo$3,079/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,997/mo$4,268/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,514/mo$4,289/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Widener, AR:$2,768/mo
Arkansas:$3,079/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Widener, AR:$3,997/mo
Arkansas:$4,268/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Widener, AR:$4,514/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Widener

Recent reviews for independent living in Widener

Riverdale Assisted Living in Memphis, TN

5.0
Riverdale Assisted Living is a WONDERFUL place. The staff are caring and the facility is clean and decorated beautifully. The residents are happy and there always seems to be a lot of activities for them to get involved in. I feel that my loved one is safe and very well cared for and that make ...
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Royal Retreat Assisted Living in Memphis, TN

5.0
My friend is doing very well since his move into the Legacy Estates he seems to really like it. The time that I have gone to visit him the place looks great and very clean and they have housekeeping there for him. The staff has been amazing and very helpful with all his needs and getting him ...
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Luther Towers in Memphis, TN

5.0
They are great! We love it, and our loved one loves it too! We are familiar with the location and it's working out well so far! We are happy with our choice!

Widener independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Widener independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Widener, 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 Widener 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 Widener partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Widener, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Widener 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 Widener communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Widener, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Widener 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 Widener offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Widener, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robinwood Retirement Resort, StoryPoint Germantown and The Summit of Germantown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Widener, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 76 independent living facilities near Widener, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Widener, Arkansas is StoryPoint Germantown. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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