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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Pilgrims Rest, AR

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Photo of The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living
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It's currently under some construction and there is only one elevator but the rooms and hallways are spacious. More activities geared towards men would be nice. Having a "lounge" or eating area with TV would...
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.
The Gardens at Arkanshire provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on the sprawling and scenic Springdale Golf Course, The Gardens at Arkanshire offers you convenience, comfort and lovely views to enjoy. You'll love coming home to a place that feels more...
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44 Floor plans available
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The Bungalows has truly gone the extra mile to make sure my mom is comfortable and had a comfortable transition to assisted living. They're attentive and responsive. They seem like they're a bit understaffed...
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.
The Bungalows at Fayetteville is a Level II Phoenix Senior Living Community where 24 hour care meets a new world of possibilities. We provide assisted living services in apartment style settings. A trained staff of CNA's and LPN's are here 24 hour per day for medical assistance and activities of...
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Photo of Azalea Commons of Springdale
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Comment on activities: is like so many other facilities that have a high level of attrition with activities director. We do like the director is a good, Christian man. They also do have several biblical...
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.
Our mission is to provide quality senior living in a caring environment. Our mission statement is reflected in all Providence Assisted Living facilities. Residents are encouraged to maintain maximum independence while having access to professional, caring staff in a home-like environment.
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The administration seems so friendly and interested in us when we first placed Dad there. Now I get the feeling that we are just a bother. This is not how the nurses and on-the- floor staff are. They are...
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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I have lived in this place for 8 years! I would bring my friends and family in any time!
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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Cost of independent living in Pilgrims Rest, AR

The average cost of senior living in Pilgrims Rest is $3,862 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gateway, AR with an average of $3,275 per month.

Independent living costs in Pilgrims Rest, AR, vs. nearby cities

Pilgrims Rest, AR
$3,862/mo
$3,887/mo

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

Pilgrims Rest, AR
$3,862/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Pilgrims Rest, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,294/mo
Independent Living
$3,862/mo

Independent living costs in Pilgrims Rest, AR, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,275/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,338/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,192/mo

Senior living costs in Pilgrims Rest 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: Pilgrims Rest, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typePilgrims Rest, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,862/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,294/mo$4,059/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,294/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pilgrims Rest, AR:$3,862/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pilgrims Rest, AR:$4,294/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pilgrims Rest, AR:$4,294/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Pilgrims Rest, AR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pilgrims Rest 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
Pilgrims Rest, AR$3,795/mo$3,242/mo+17.1%
Arkansas$2,837/mo$2,713/mo+4.6%
National$3,251/mo$3,169/mo+2.6%
Pilgrims Rest, AR
2024 average cost:$3,795/mo
2023 average cost:$3,242/mo
Percent change:+17.1%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,837/mo
2023 average cost:$2,713/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Pilgrims Rest

Recent reviews for independent living in Pilgrims Rest

The Bungalows at Fayetteville

3.8
We like our room with its view of a hayfield behind us and our private patio. We are continually working with the food director to provide a quality diet. The size of the room was very important--larger than most other facilities.

Village On The Park Bentonville

5.0
Village on the Park Bentonville was the absolute Best Place for My Mom. We visited every assisted living place in Rogers and Bentonville . Village on the Park was heads above every place else. We first visited places unannounced to get the Real picture. Village on the Park was clean, had ...
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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.

Pilgrims Rest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pilgrims Rest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pilgrims Rest, 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 Pilgrims Rest 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 Pilgrims Rest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pilgrims Rest, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pilgrims Rest 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 Pilgrims Rest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pilgrims Rest, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pilgrims Rest 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 Pilgrims Rest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47%
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The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living, The Bungalows at Fayetteville and Azalea Commons of Springdale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pilgrims Rest, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Pilgrims Rest, Arkansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Pilgrims Rest, Arkansas is Concordia of Bella Vista. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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