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6 Best Nursing Homes in Sheppard, AR
Sheppard 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Sheppard, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Sheppard is about $3,353, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2 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 Wallaceburg, Dotson and Deanyville.
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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...
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 Sheppard, AR
The average cost of senior living in Sheppard is $3,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nashville, AR with an average of $3,130 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sheppard, AR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sheppard, AR vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Sheppard, AR by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sheppard
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sheppard
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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Brookdale Texarkana
5.0
I can only praise these people. Every employee there goes out if their way to help my mom in every way possible. Each employee hugs me when I walk into the facility. It is like we are all family. They go out of their way to make sure my mom's room is clean, like come in there several times a day ...
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Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Texarkana, TX
4.9
Everything has been great. The only problem that has been is the residents in memory are further along in their condition than my loved one. This makes it difficult for my loved one to communicate with the residents to get to know them.
The food is alright for my loved one. They have ...
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Sheppard nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheppard nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheppard, 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 Sheppard 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 Sheppard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sheppard, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sheppard 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 Sheppard Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sheppard, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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3.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sheppard 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 Sheppard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheppard, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Sheppard 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 Sheppard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheppard, ARNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Sheppard 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 Sheppard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheppard, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Texarkana, Little River Nursing Home and Hope Haven are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sheppard, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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