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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wardell, AR

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Wardell 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 110 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wardell, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wardell is about $4,610, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1466 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wardell, AR

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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Wardell, AR

The average cost of senior living in Wardell is $4,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marie, AR with an average of $3,566 per month.

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

Wardell, AR
$4,620/mo
$4,610/mo
$4,645/mo

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

Wardell, AR
$4,620/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

$4,666/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,620/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,624/mo
Studio
$5,308/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,189/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,858/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,546/mo

Senior living costs in Wardell 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: Wardell, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWardell, ARArkansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,620/mo$4,289/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,320/mo$4,268/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,666/mo$4,289/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,426/mo$3,079/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Wardell, AR:$4,620/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Wardell, AR:$4,320/mo
Arkansas:$4,268/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Wardell, AR:$4,666/mo
Arkansas:$4,289/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Wardell, AR:$3,426/mo
Arkansas:$3,079/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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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 Wardell

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wardell

The Bungalows at Jonesboro

4.6
The Bungalows is very clean and caring assisted living facility. They provide good meals and plenty of activities for their residents. They'll take the residents to the movies, out to eat and shopping. The rooms are large with patios. The staff is friendly and watchful.

Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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The Village at Germantown a CCRC

4.8
I was happy with the care that my husband received here at this community. It is very clean and taken care of. The staff was very attentive and friendly. He was pleased with the variety of meals. They did offer activities for him to participate. I would highly recommend the care and value here ...
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Wardell nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wardell nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wardell, 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 Wardell 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 Wardell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wardell, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
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 Wardell 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 Wardell Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wardell, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wardell 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 Wardell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wardell, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Wardell 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 Wardell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wardell, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wardell 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 Wardell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wardell, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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