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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Joplin, AR
If you’re looking for assisted living in Joplin, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Joplin or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Joplin.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Joplin for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 23 assisted living facilities in the Joplin area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Euclid Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hot Springs, Mountain Pine and Crystal Springs Landing.
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9.8
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118 reviews
West Shores is great! Would I recommend anyone else to live here? Absolutely! It doesn't take much to make a person like me happy. All I need is good friends, good wine, and good music. West Shores offers...
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.
See the natural beauty that flows through West Shores, a 17-acre community that combines serenity and security by offering desired services and amenities in every studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment home. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is...
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9.4
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15 reviews
Friendly, professional staff. Clean and nice facility. Units look and feel like 1 bedroom apartments (feels more like home than a medical facility). Some units open to enclosed courtyard..nice to sit...
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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38 reviews
I had to move [name removed] out due to him being unable to adapt to not smoking in his apartment. Staff worked with me and him, but he refused to stop smoking inside. They were very compromising and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Situated on beautiful Lake Hamilton with a lake view from every apartment, Atrium at Serenity Pointe is a lodge-style senior living community located near all local hospitals (CHI St Vincent, NMNC and Healthstar) as well as Hot Springs Mall, Bath House Row with boutique shopping and the Gangster...
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6 reviews
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.
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.
Garrett Woods Senior Living has been a part of the Hot Springs Community for almost 20 years. Located directly off of Central Avenue and in a quiet secluded park-like area, residents can get out and walk or sit in the many comfortable out-door sitting areas. We are minutes away from Hot Springs...
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.
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.
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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My name is [name removed]. My wife, of 67 years is a patient at Seniors Comfort Assisted Living in Hot Springs, AR. [Name removed]is being wonderfully cared for. They are extremely compassionate and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Imagine a concept of care in which your elderly loved one may sleep-in every morning, have breakfast made-to-order, to be served in or out of bed, enjoy personalized care throughout the day and interact with others seniors over a board game, during the day's mind-joggers session, while out for...
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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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
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
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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: 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.
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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Very nice! I was only in that facility once when they were setting it up for my mother-in-law and once when she was in there. It was clean and the staff was really friendly. It looked like a nice quality...
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
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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Cost of assisted living in Joplin, AR
The average cost of senior living in Joplin is $3,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Murfreesboro, AR with an average of $3,402 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Joplin, AR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Joplin, AR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Joplin vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Joplin, AR by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Joplin over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Joplin, AR
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Private income options in Arkansas
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VA benefits in Arkansas
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What families are saying about assisted living in Joplin
Recent reviews for assisted living in Joplin
Brookfield Hot Springs
5.0
[name removed] went out of her way to make sure my grandmother was not only taken care of, but HAPPY! She has made so many friends & talks GREAT about Brookfield! 15/10 for s!! Thank you for treating gma like your own!
Atrium at Serenity Pointe in Hot Springs, AR
4.0
Our family had a loved one at this community so we were very familiar with and the lady in charge was very polite and helpful but unnervingly pushy. Overall it was a good experience but the community is big and I believe that diminishes the benefits
West Shores in Hot Springs, AR
5.0
I would definitely recommend West Shores to anyone and everyone. Their healthcare facility that they offer in the community. They took excellent care of my husband while he was ill and really helped me with the process during his loss.
Joplin review score based on 60 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 60 reviews of 16 Joplin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Joplin 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
Joplin review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Joplin 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 60 reviews of 16 Joplin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Joplin 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.Joplin, AR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Joplin assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Joplin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Joplin, 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 Joplin 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 Joplin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Joplin, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Joplin 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 Joplin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Joplin, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Joplin 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 Joplin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Joplin, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Joplin 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 Joplin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Joplin, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Joplin 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 Joplin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Joplin, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Joplin
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Arkansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Joplin protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
West Shores, Brookfield Hot Springs and Atrium at Serenity Pointe are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Joplin, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 23 assisted living facilities near Joplin, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Joplin, Arkansas is West Shores. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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