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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chester, AR
If you’re looking for independent living in the Chester area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Chester. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Chester, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Van Buren, Prairie Grove and Alma.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Van Buren, Prairie Grove and Alma.
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
20 reviews
Overall, I am pleased with this facility and would recommend it. The staff are friendly and try really hard. Given the nature of the situations with which they deal, it is just difficult. There have been...
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.
Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes.Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living or memory care, our senior living community has care options to meet your changing needs. When it comes to chores, less is more—more time for you to do what you want to do and here...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
6666 Photos available
8.2
Review score
8 reviews
I never saw the staff or the care provided. There are no meals provided. The cost went up every year or less. If you got lots a money and can do everything for yourself, then yes I would recommend this...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cedar Springs is Prairie Groves premier independent living community. Cedar Springs living means no yard work, no home repairs, and no worries over rising utility bills and property taxes. We are all-inclusive with no hidden fees.Cedar Springs is dedicated to offering seniors a beautiful,...
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8.0
Review score
57 reviews
My mom has really enjoyed her time. In my experience the facility/staff of Morada Fort Smith are the glue that keeps everything together adding to such an excellent experience for residents and their...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Morada Fort Smith provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located on beautiful grounds within scenic Fort Smith, we're a quiet community in the River Valley. While you'll enjoy the peacefulness of our facility, we're also conveniently close to shopping, healthcare,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
22 Photos available
7.9
Review score
10 reviews
Every family has such a unique situation. I could not say that I'd recommend for everyone. But for someone who has the same desires as our family, it could be a good fit. We picked this community because my...
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 of FarmingtonAt Peachtree Village of Farmington, an assisted living community located in the heart of Farmington, Arkansas, we take pride in offering a beautiful location with ample space and well-cared for grounds. We’re located right off I-540 for easy access for family and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Chester, AR
The average cost of senior living in Chester is $3,058 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountainburg, AR with an average of $2,584 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester, AR vs. nearby cities
Chester, AR
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester, AR vs. the state and national average
Chester, AR
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Chester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Chester, AR by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Chester over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Chester
Recent reviews for independent living in Chester
Cedar Springs Independent Living in Prairie Grove, AR
4.9
My loved one is a resident at Cedar Springs and most everything has been great. However, it's always hard to get someone from the office on the phone. I feel like calls need to route to someone even if no one is physically at the office.
Morada Fort Smith
5.0
Price and cleanliness are good, food is good, activities great. Nice people, not all of them, but most.
We need some kind of amusement on Saturday and Sunday. It's so boring here when the activity room is locked up. If it was open we could at least play games or yoga exercise.
Brookdale Fort Smith
4.4
My mother is very happy at Brookdale. She is having the best time and enjoys the food.
Any concerns we have had have addressed and resolved.
As the saying goes “ If mama ain’t happy ain’t nobody happy” well mine is Happy!
Chester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, ARNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Fort Smith, Cedar Springs Independent Living and Morada Fort Smith are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chester, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Chester, Arkansas. See the full list.
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