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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oark, AR

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Oark 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 47 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Oark, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Oark is about $4,643, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 156 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Oark, AR

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Last Updated: 12/22/25
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Oark, AR

The average cost of senior living in Oark is $4,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lamar, AR with an average of $3,781 per month.

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

Oark, AR
$4,643/mo
$4,632/mo

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

Oark, AR
$4,643/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

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

$4,800/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,643/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,095/mo
Studio
$4,967/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,108/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,331/mo

Senior living costs in Oark 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: Oark, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOark, ARArkansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,643/mo$4,310/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$4,800/mo$4,288/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,800/mo$4,310/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$4,215/mo$3,076/mo$4,162/mo
Nursing Homes
Oark, AR:$4,643/mo
Arkansas:$4,310/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Oark, AR:$4,800/mo
Arkansas:$4,288/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Oark, AR:$4,800/mo
Arkansas:$4,310/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Oark, AR:$4,215/mo
Arkansas:$3,076/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Oark, AR, over time

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

Oark, ARAR stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Oark, AR

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Oark 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
Oark, AR$4,714/mo$4,437/mo+6.2%
Arkansas$4,512/mo$4,301/mo+4.9%
National$5,383/mo$5,053/mo+6.5%
Oark, AR
2024 average cost:$4,714/mo
2023 average cost:$4,437/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$4,512/mo
2023 average cost:$4,301/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,053/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 Oark

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oark

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.

The Bungalows at Springdale

5.0
5 stars for all. Grandpa enjoyed his stay there. The Facility was clean. He enjoyed the food and Staff was very friendly. We will definitely use them again in the future, should we need Respite care for Grandpa.

Oark nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oark nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oark, 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 Oark 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 Oark that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oark, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oark 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 Oark Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oark, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oark 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 Oark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oark, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Oark 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 Oark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oark, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Oark 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 Oark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oark, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
19.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Russellville, Ciel of Fayetteville and Peachtree Village of Farmington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Oark, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 47 nursing homes facilities near Oark, Arkansas. See the full list.
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