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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alma, AR

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Alma is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 54 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alma, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alma is about $4,592, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 166 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Odell, Strickler and Artist Point.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Alma, AR

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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Alma, AR

The average cost of senior living in Alma is $4,592 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Altus, AR with an average of $3,781 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Alma, AR, vs. nearby cities

Alma, AR
$4,592/mo
$3,852/mo
$3,852/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alma, AR, vs. state and national averages

Alma, AR
$4,592/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alma, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,592/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,592/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alma, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,205/mo
Studio
$4,604/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,655/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,179/mo

Senior living costs in Alma vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alma, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlma, ARArkansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,592/mo$4,289/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,592/mo$4,268/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,592/mo$4,289/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,574/mo$3,079/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Alma, AR:$4,592/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Alma, AR:$4,592/mo
Arkansas:$4,268/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Alma, AR:$4,592/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Alma, AR:$3,574/mo
Arkansas:$3,079/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Alma, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Alma 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.

Alma, ARAR stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Alma, AR

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Alma 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
Alma, AR$4,386/mo$4,128/mo+6.3%
Arkansas$4,651/mo$4,428/mo+5.0%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Alma, AR
2024 average cost:$4,386/mo
2023 average cost:$4,128/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$4,651/mo
2023 average cost:$4,428/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Alma

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alma

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.

The Bungalows at Fayetteville

3.8
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 than most other facilities.

Brookfield Fort Smith

4.9
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 to the residents. I would definitely recommend this facility. They became family to my ...
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Alma nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alma nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alma, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alma nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alma, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
13.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alma nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alma Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alma, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alma nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alma, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Alma nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alma, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Alma nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alma, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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