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Cato 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Cato, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Cato is about $4,844, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 184 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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9.9
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Honestly the food is the main complaint from the residents. Including my mom. I go often and some doesn't look bad. You have some workers that are amazing and some seem kind a lazy. I guess that's every...
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.
Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 10 best cities in the US, Sherwood is a quiet, hometown neighborhood with all the amenities of an active city. An abundance of parks and ponds contribute to Sherwood's natural setting, while a short 12-mile drive will bring you all the cultural...
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8.8
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15 reviews
5 star
93%
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Making a tough decision, Uncle [name removed] decided that New Horizon would be his new home. At the age of 100 he realized that living independently and driving himself was no longer a viable option. New...
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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9.4
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9.4
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83 reviews
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75%
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What we like the most about the community is their kind staff and that it is smaller in size. Yes, we would recommend The Willow Grove of Maumelle community to other families based on the experience
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.
Our team members are dedicated to giving our residents the best senior living experience. We do this by consistently delivering the highest quality in the following areas: Comfort & Ambiance-This is home. From cozy apartments and cheerful dining spaces to inviting common areas and manicured...
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What we like the most about the community is that the people are kind, polite and helpful. Yes, we would recommend Fox Ridge North Little Rock to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Welcome to Fox Ridge of North Little Rock the premier assisted living community where luxury, compassion and affordability unite to create retirement living unlike any other. Amid the beautiful architecture and lavish décor, you will find a worry-free lifestyle in a quiet, luxurious setting. We...
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7.1
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Staff is very friendly and respectful, and makes an effort to know the residents. The facility is just over a year old and is well-maintained.
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.
Mira at Maumelle is a vibrant community that has been purposefully designed to support our specialized team in delivering high-quality care and services as well as opportunities to develop meaningful connections. We’re passionate about tailoring our accommodations to meet the needs of our...
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I would encourage you to check out the community and see if it is the right for you or your loved one. The community has no smell to it. There are lots of food options for the residents to choose...
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.
Stonehaven Assisted Living in a Level II community located in Central Arkansas tucked into a beautiful wooded area filled with nature’s beauty and wildlife for residents to enjoy. We provide our residents with the independence they need in a caring, relaxing, and comforting home environment. Our...
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Cato, AR

The average cost of senior living in Cato is $4,844 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Vernon, AR with an average of $3,981 per month.

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

Cato, AR
$4,844/mo
$4,844/mo

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

Cato, AR
$4,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

$4,785/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,844/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,838/mo
Studio
$5,319/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,943/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,000/mo

Senior living costs in Cato 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: Cato, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCato, ARArkansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,844/mo$4,289/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,706/mo$4,268/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,785/mo$4,289/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,594/mo$3,079/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Cato, AR:$4,844/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Cato, AR:$4,706/mo
Arkansas:$4,268/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Cato, AR:$4,785/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Cato, AR:$3,594/mo
Arkansas:$3,079/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Cato, AR, over time

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

Cato, ARAR stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Cato, AR

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Cato 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
Cato, AR$5,501/mo$5,084/mo+8.2%
Arkansas$4,651/mo$4,428/mo+5.0%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Cato, AR
2024 average cost:$5,501/mo
2023 average cost:$5,084/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
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 Cato

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cato

Wellington Woods Memory Care in Little Rock, AR

5.0
Caring and compassionate staff, housekeeping is excellent, keeps family informed about most things and always are ready to talk when you go to visit. There were several staff were waiting to help us move in, even though it was after regular hours- the administrator even helped us hang pictures. ...
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Crestview Senior Living in Cabot, AR

5.0
Crestview was amazing. They did an excellent job of caring for her and I loved the facility and the care she received. They were so attentive and great at keeping me informed as mom was declining. They really worked with me at the end to make sure she was getting the care she needed. I would ...
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The Greenbriar on Stagecoach in Little Rock, AR

5.0
The Greenbriar on Stagecoach has been a great community so far. The staff is very helpful, accommodating, and kind, and I feel that my loved one is treated well here. They don't seem to have vary many activities, but the community is very well-maintained and clean. Cleanliness was a huge factor ...
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Cato nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cato nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cato, 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 Cato 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 Cato that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cato, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cato 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 Cato Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cato, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cato 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 Cato partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cato, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Cato 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 Cato communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cato, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Cato 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 Cato offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cato, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Willow Grove of Sherwood, New Horizon Senior Living and Willow Grove of Maumelle are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cato, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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