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10 Best Nursing Homes in Smeltzer, AR

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Smeltzer 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 55 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Smeltzer, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Smeltzer is about $4,530, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 160 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Smeltzer, AR

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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Go Ye Village first opened its doors in 1977. With nearly 40 years of service to Seniors the Village has become the premier Senior Living Community in Northeast Oklahoma. Just recently in 2015 we received accreditation with the BBB. We have also been selected as Tahlequah's best retirement...
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Cost of nursing homes in Smeltzer, AR

The average cost of senior living in Smeltzer is $4,530 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midland, AR with an average of $3,837 per month.

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

Smeltzer, AR
$4,530/mo
$4,569/mo
$3,852/mo

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

Smeltzer, AR
$4,530/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,530/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,530/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,876/mo
Studio
$4,549/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,491/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,136/mo

Senior living costs in Smeltzer 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: Smeltzer, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmeltzer, ARArkansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,530/mo$4,289/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,530/mo$4,268/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,530/mo$4,289/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,574/mo$3,079/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Smeltzer, AR:$4,530/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Smeltzer, AR:$4,530/mo
Arkansas:$4,268/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Smeltzer, AR:$4,530/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Smeltzer, AR:$3,574/mo
Arkansas:$3,079/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Smeltzer, AR, over time

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

Smeltzer, ARAR stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Smeltzer, AR

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Smeltzer 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
Smeltzer, AR$4,248/mo$4,047/mo+5.0%
Arkansas$4,651/mo$4,428/mo+5.0%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Smeltzer, AR
2024 average cost:$4,248/mo
2023 average cost:$4,047/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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 Smeltzer

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Smeltzer

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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Smeltzer nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smeltzer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smeltzer, 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 Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Countryside at Tahlequah Assisted Living, Ciel of Fayetteville and Brookdale Fort Smith are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Smeltzer, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 55 nursing homes facilities near Smeltzer, Arkansas. See the full list.
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