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Best Places to Retire in Arkansas

Fayetteville – Fayetteville (population 61,000) is located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountain in scenic northwestern Arkansas.  It is a college town, home to the University of Arkansas with over 13,000 students.  It has a small-town atmosphere with many amenities, a reasonable cost of living, and a solid economic base.  It has been cited in recent years as being a great place to retire.

Assisted Living Communities

Arkansas has a lot of facilities across the state that offer assisted living with an average monthly cost of $3,500. Arkansas is a beautiful place to retire thanks to its beautiful landscapes, rolling hills, and temperate weather. The weather in Arkansas is similar to many of the surrounding states with very hot temperatures during the summer months, but an average annual temperature of 72.8 degrees.

Memory Care

The search for a memory care facility can be hard, but it is extremely important that you find a facility with the capabilities to grow and adapt to your loved one’s changing needs. The average cost of living in Arkansas is low compared to the national average. The average cost of memory care is also lower than the national average costing $3,700 per month. The weather also makes Arkansas a great location for retirement.

Nursing Homes

Nursing care is often a necessary step for an aging loved one. Ensuring the nursing facility you choose has adequately trained and qualified staff to handle whatever needs your loved one might have is also very important. The average cost of nursing care in Arkansas is higher than the surrounding states but is lower than the national average cost of care at $5,500 per month.

Active Adult Communities

Hot Springs Village RE/MAX of Hot Springs Village
(Not age restricted)
1400 Desoto Boulevard
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
501-922-3777
Little Rock Villas of Chenal
100 Villas Circle
Little Rock, AR  72223
501-261-8045

Independent Living Communities

Heber Springs Stonebridge of Herber Springs
1414 Sagebrush
Heber Springs, AR 72543
800-944-2607
Little Rock Villas of Chenal
100 Villas Circle
Little Rock, AR  72223
501-261-8045

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Heber Springs Stonebridge of Herber Springs
1414 Sagebrush
Heber Springs, AR 72543
800-944-2607