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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.
Ridgemere Senior Living is located in Conway, Ar and is proud to offer a variety of senior living options for active seniors who are looking for “All of the Fun and none of the Chores!” Our top of the line amenities create a rich and reward social culture. Ridgemere offers a perfect blend of...
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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.
At Lakewood House, style and accessibility are our trademarks. We've combined cool retro stylings with modern amenities to create a unique condominium / apartment lifestyle. Best of all, we're just minutes away from shopping, entertainment, and dining. If you are looking for style and...
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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.
Welcome to Village Park of Conway. We are Central Arkansas’ premier retirement and assisted living community, nestled in beautiful historic downtown Conway. What We DoWe offer personalized assistance and compassionate care for adults and seniors who may no longer be able to live on their own,...
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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...
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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: 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: 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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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...
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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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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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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: 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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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 independent living in Fountain Lake, AR

The average cost of senior living in Fountain Lake is $3,413 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Donaldson, AR with an average of $2,778 per month.

Independent living costs in Fountain Lake, AR, vs. nearby cities

Fountain Lake, AR
$3,413/mo
$3,214/mo

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

Fountain Lake, AR
$3,413/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fountain Lake, AR, vs. other senior living options

$3,881/mo
Independent Living
$3,413/mo

Independent living costs in Fountain Lake, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,984/mo
Studio
$4,274/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,335/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,862/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,564/mo

Senior living costs in Fountain Lake 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: Fountain Lake, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFountain Lake, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,413/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,850/mo$4,059/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,881/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fountain Lake, AR:$3,413/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fountain Lake, AR:$3,850/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fountain Lake, AR:$3,881/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fountain Lake, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fountain Lake 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 Fountain Lake, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fountain Lake 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fountain Lake, AR$2,979/mo$2,821/mo+5.6%
Arkansas$2,928/mo$2,713/mo+7.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
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2024 average cost:$2,979/mo
2023 average cost:$2,821/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,928/mo
2023 average cost:$2,713/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fountain Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Fountain Lake

Buffington Towers in Little Rock, AR

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Me personally I love our new manager [name removed] she a breath of fresh air. She's a very strict manager and her attitude is very professional by the book. I'm also communicate with other residents that loves how she is running this building. I could go on and on now and she also give us all ...
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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.

The Manor in Little Rock, AR

5.0
I like this community. The community is outstanding. I like the staff and the they are always attentive. I feel good knowing that she is happy living here. The menu is very appealing and she is please with the menu. They offer my mom activiites to participate with other. I highly recommendthis ...
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Fountain Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fountain Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fountain Lake, 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 Fountain Lake 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 Fountain Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Fountain Lake 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 Fountain Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fountain Lake 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 Fountain Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
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47.3%
Dances
Dances
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32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookfield Hot Springs, Brookdale Russellville and West Shores are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fountain Lake, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 83 independent living facilities near Fountain Lake, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fountain Lake, Arkansas are Brookdale Russellville, West Shores and Willow Grove of Sherwood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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