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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: 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: Independent Living
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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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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.
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.
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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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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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Great location, convenient to church next door. Friendly, helpful, caring staff. Great view of the mountains. Need more residents because some have died or left.
Provides: Independent Living
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in Garland County, Arkansas, Christopher Homes of Hot Springs, are senior apartments providing an affordable living to 62 years plus residents and those who have physical disabilities particularly immobility cases. The apartments provide a modern type of living to the residents being...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Woodbend Apartments is a complex of 104 Section 8 senior housing units located in Maumelle, Arkansas. The community is available to those seeking one-, two-, and three-bedroom units that are centrally located to a host of local amenities. The development is located nearby schools, medical...
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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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My name is [name removed] and I have lived at the Villas since November. There is no other place like this in town, I’ve looked. The developers, [names removed], have created an outstanding community here in...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Villas of Chenal is Little Rock's premier leasing community, featuring 97 single-level homes located in the renowned Chenal Valley area. The onsite clubhouse is equipped with an exercise room, swimming pool, wet bar kitchen, big screen tvs, card room, wifi and more. Residents also enjoy...

Cost of independent living in Ard, AR

The average cost of senior living in Ard is $3,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danville, AR with an average of $2,949 per month.

Independent living costs in Ard, AR, vs. nearby cities

Ard, AR
$3,480/mo
$3,397/mo

Independent living costs in Ard, AR, vs. state and national averages

Ard, AR
$3,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ard, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,369/mo
Independent Living
$3,480/mo

Independent living costs in Ard, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,711/mo
Studio
$3,974/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,340/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,789/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,555/mo

Senior living costs in Ard 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: Ard, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArd, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,480/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,306/mo$4,059/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,369/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ard, AR:$3,480/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ard, AR:$4,306/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ard, AR:$4,369/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ard, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ard 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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Independent living cost trends in Ard, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ard 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
Ard, AR$3,185/mo$3,300/mo-3.5%
Arkansas$2,837/mo$2,657/mo+6.8%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Ard, AR
2024 average cost:$3,185/mo
2023 average cost:$3,300/mo
Percent change:-3.5%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,837/mo
2023 average cost:$2,657/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ard

Recent reviews for independent living in Ard

Providence Assisted Living in Clarksville, AR

5.0
Grandpa is adjusting to this very family like atmosphere. I am very impressed with how well the facility is taken care of. Everyone there seems to genuinely care about the tenants living there. I am very happy with Herritage Inn.

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.

Southridge Village of Conway

5.0
My siblings and I visited nearly every senior care facility in Conway. The apartments at Southridge are spacious, tastefully designed and very clean. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food in the dining hall is good. It had everything we were looking for. Since openings are rare, we ...
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Ard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ard, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ard independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ard, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ard independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ard, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ard independent 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 independent living communities in Ard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Russellville, West Shores and Brookfield Hot Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ard, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 47 independent living facilities near Ard, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ard, Arkansas are Brookdale Russellville, West Shores and Willow Grove of Maumelle. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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