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Photo of Southern Meadows Senior Living
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9.1
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There was a 10% raise in rent in March. The food could be better. And the choices could be something more. The activities are more for the women than men. But they have probably 10 % men residents.
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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Photo of The Bungalows at Branson Meadows
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1212 Floor plans available
8.6
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8.6
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17 reviews
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My mother spent two years at the bungalows. She saw it as the best times of her life. They took care of my mother and they always took care of the family members. We were so blessed to have my mother be...
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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Photo of Prestige Assisted Living
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8.0
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13 reviews
8.0
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13 reviews
5 star
92%
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The staff at Prestige are very friendly. They care a lot about the residents. The room sizes and amenities are fine. They have been just fine with communication to the family.
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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Photo of Good Samaritan Society Mountain Home
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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PT was good for my body. Stroke in Jan. Right side of body was weak. PT strengthened my left knee and arm. My right knee some better. Rec Center is great place if you need therapy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Wedgewood has been a very good experience for my dad as well as myself. Very down home family environment. Only issues have been in relation to change in admin and DON.
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.
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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.
Photo of Point Lookout Village
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
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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2.0
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5 reviews
2.0
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5 reviews
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Absolutely a wonderful facility. It is clean and neat and updated. The rooms are beautiful, food is good. There are always employees around if you need one. The Activities Director, [name removed], is...
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.
Peachtree Village at Holiday Island is situated north of Eureka Springs in the Ozark Mountains. We provide beautiful apartments for assisted living for seniors at affordable prices. Our independent living communities provide 3 home cooked meals a day, housekeeping, laundry services,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Countryside Retirement Ctr
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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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.
Country Assisted Living is located in Huntsville, AR and is a local owned and operated assist living facility. We pride ourselves in making the transition from home to our facility as easy and peaceful as it can be for our residents and their loved ones. Our residents have the freedom to furnish...
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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
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...

Cost of assisted living in Francis, AR

The average cost of senior living in Francis is $4,096 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Joe, AR with an average of $3,375 per month.

Assisted living costs in Francis, AR, vs. nearby cities

Francis, AR
$4,096/mo
$4,019/mo
$4,233/mo

Assisted living costs in Francis, AR, vs. state and national averages

Francis, AR
$4,096/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Francis, AR, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,096/mo
$4,096/mo

Assisted living costs in Francis, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,833/mo
Studio
$4,100/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,463/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,475/mo

Senior living costs in Francis 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: Francis, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFrancis, ARArkansasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,096/mo$4,059/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,096/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,051/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Francis, AR:$4,096/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Francis, AR:$4,096/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Francis, AR:$3,051/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Francis, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Francis 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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Assisted living cost trends in Francis, AR

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Francis 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
Francis, AR$4,113/mo$3,772/mo+9.0%
Arkansas$4,148/mo$3,904/mo+6.2%
National$5,062/mo$4,751/mo+6.5%
Francis, AR
2024 average cost:$4,113/mo
2023 average cost:$3,772/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$4,148/mo
2023 average cost:$3,904/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,062/mo
2023 average cost:$4,751/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Francis, AR

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Francis.

What families are saying about assisted living in Francis

Recent reviews for assisted living in Francis

Good Samaritan Society Mountain Home

4.8
I am so glad my friend has a safe and clean place to live. The activities are wonderful for everyone. The staff appear to have the best interest to every resident.

Prestige Assisted Living in Holiday Island, AR

5.0
I couldn't be happier, with the care my mother received at Prestige. The staff goes above, and beyond to make my mother feel like family. Prestige has become part of our family as well. [name removed] and her amazing staff, have always been there for us. We are truly blessed to be part of such a ...
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Peachtree Village at Holiday Island

5.0
I don't know where to even begin to thank the staff of Peachtree Village Holiday Island for their loving care and support they have provided for both my Mom and our family as we have begun this next chapter in Mom's life. We moved Mom into Peachtree 4 months ago. The Peachtree team helped us ...
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Francis review score based on 25 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 19 Francis assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Francis review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Francis review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Francis, AR19 facilities
7.0
Harrison, AR19 facilities
7.8
Alpena, AR34 facilities

Review subcategories for Francis assisted living

When assisted living 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 25 reviews of 19 Francis assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Francis resident and family assisted living 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.
Francis, AR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Francis assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Francis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Francis, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Francis assisted living

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 Francis Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Francis, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Francis assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Francis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Francis, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Francis assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Francis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Francis, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Francis assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Francis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Francis, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
15.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Francis

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Francis protect seniors.
Learn about Arkansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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