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10 Best Nursing Homes in Whitaker, AR
Whitaker 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 Whitaker, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Whitaker is about $3,781, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 21 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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What we like the most about The Bungalows is knowing she was safe and that she liked living there. Based on the experience we have had with this community, we would recommend them to others
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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.
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Our family member is on your secure Alzhiemers Unit. The staff is exceptional. In a stressful and nerve racking environment, the staff is patient and kind, and our Mother is always clean and well cared for. ...
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Whitaker, AR
The average cost of senior living in Whitaker is $3,781 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fisher, AR with an average of $3,487 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Whitaker, AR vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Whitaker
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whitaker
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.
Jonesboro Health And Rehabilitation
5.0
I wish I could give them 6 stars! The facility is new, clean, and modern, but what really sets Jonesboro Health and Rehabilitation apart is the staff. Of course they certainly have a high level of professionalism, but what makes the staff special is their compassion for each resident, their ...
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Whitaker nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitaker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitaker, 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 Whitaker 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 Whitaker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
57.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
57.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
57.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Whitaker 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 Whitaker Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whitaker, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whitaker 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 Whitaker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitaker 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 Whitaker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitaker, ARNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Whitaker 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 Whitaker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whitaker, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bungalows at Jonesboro, Jonesboro Health And Rehabilitation and St. Bernards Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whitaker, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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