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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shaw, AR

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If your loved one needs memory care in Shaw, A Place for Mom can help. With 60 memory care facilities in Shaw, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Shaw incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Shaw memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Shaw, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hillcrest, Capitol View/Stifft's Station and Pulaski Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Central, Little Rock and Bryant.

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Landmark Lifestyles assisted living has been a wonderful experience for my 90 year old aunt. The office and floor staff are friendly, always helpful, and treat each resident as an individual. The medical...
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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.
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.
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We would rate the activities higher if it was allowed. I wish my parents could have stayed there for a lot longer than they did. My mom progressive declined and had a stroke and is now in a skilled nursing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Welcome to Fox Ridge; a community where luxury, compassion and affordability unite to create retirement living unlike any other.  We understand that selecting the right community can be difficult and an emotional experience for seniors and their families.  That is why we are...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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My husband and I chose this community because it's still close to our friends and family. It is wonderful, the staff are responsive and friendly. They keep it clean and smelling good. The people are easy to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 clinical...
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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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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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Mom and Dad moved in and love it here. My siblings and I toured nearly every facility in Conway and Southridge was the perfect fit for my family.
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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.
Southridge Village of ConwaySouthridge Village of Conway assisted living is located in the picturesque county seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas. Conway is a mid-sized city that is home to one of the South’s premiere sports fishing destinations, Lake Conway, where bass, crapple, catfish, and other...
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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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Shaw, AR

The average cost of senior living in Shaw is $4,461 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hot Springs, AR with an average of $3,771 per month.

Memory care costs in Shaw, AR, vs. nearby cities

Shaw, AR
$4,461/mo
$4,461/mo
$4,461/mo

Memory care costs in Shaw, AR, vs. state and national averages

Shaw, AR
$4,461/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Shaw, AR, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,461/mo

Memory care costs in Shaw, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,196/mo
Studio
$4,604/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,611/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,283/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,758/mo

Senior living costs in Shaw vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shaw, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShaw, ARArkansasU.S.
Memory Care$4,461/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,368/mo$4,059/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,818/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Shaw, AR:$4,461/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shaw, AR:$4,368/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Shaw, AR:$3,818/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Shaw, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Shaw 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Shaw, AR

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shaw 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
Shaw, AR$5,285/mo$5,021/mo+5.2%
Arkansas$5,280/mo$5,246/mo+0.6%
National$6,456/mo$6,090/mo+6.0%
Shaw, AR
2024 average cost:$5,285/mo
2023 average cost:$5,021/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$5,280/mo
2023 average cost:$5,246/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,456/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shaw

Recent reviews for memory care in Shaw

The Manor Senior Living Community of Benton in Bryant, AR

4.7
The friendliness of the staff would be a five out of five if it were not for the front desk individual, and they typically have a significant amount of activities for the residents to participate in. We would recommend this community to others

Garrett Woods in Hot Springs, AR

4.9
Wish they had more activities for chair bound clients. But Garrett Woods is a great atmosphere, with loving, caring staff and good care for family. I will recommend GW to all friends and family.

Wellington Woods Memory Care in Little Rock, AR

5.0
Caring and compassionate staff, housekeeping is excellent, keeps family informed about most things and always are ready to talk when you go to visit. There were several staff were waiting to help us move in, even though it was after regular hours- the administrator even helped us hang pictures. ...
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Shaw review score based on 209 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 209 reviews of 46 Shaw memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shaw review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Shaw review score compared against nearby cities

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Shaw, AR46 facilities
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Tull, AR60 facilities
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Bauxite, AR60 facilities

Review subcategories for Shaw memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 209 reviews of 46 Shaw memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shaw resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Shaw memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaw memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaw, 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 Shaw memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Shaw 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
50%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shaw memory care

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 Shaw Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shaw, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shaw memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shaw, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaw memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaw, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaw memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Shaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shaw, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.2%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Shaw

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Arkansas memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Shaw protect seniors.
Learn about Arkansas memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

West Shores, Willow Grove of Sherwood and Brookfield Hot Springs are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shaw, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 60 memory care facilities near Shaw, Arkansas. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Shaw, Arkansas are West Shores, Willow Grove of Sherwood and Willow Grove of Maumelle. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 60 memory care facilities near you in Shaw, Arkansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shaw, Arkansas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Shaw, Arkansas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Shaw, Arkansas ranges from $1575 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Shaw, Arkansas is $4,461. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shaw, Arkansas typically starts at $1575. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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