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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.
Photo of Four Seasons Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Mt. Carmel Community
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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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...
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.
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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Royal, AR

The average cost of senior living in Royal is $3,616 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daisy, AR with an average of $2,303 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royal, AR vs. nearby cities

Royal, AR
$3,616/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royal, AR vs. the state and national average

Royal, AR
$3,616/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royal vs. other types of senior living

$4,498/mo
Independent Living
$3,616/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Royal, AR by room type

Semi-Private
$3,869/mo
Studio
$4,185/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,486/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,145/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,565/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Royal over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Royal

Recent reviews for independent living in Royal

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.

Parkway Village in Little Rock, AR

3.8
I think Parkway Village is a nice place to live. If I have garbage, someone takes it out for me. If something's broken, they fix it. There are people in the office to ask questions and get advice from. I don't have to maintain a lawn anymore. Electricity is included in the monthly fee, ...
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Courtyard Cottages Bryant

5.0
Courtyard Cottages is a fabulous place! I really love it here! It's a nice looking place, and the management are friendly and easy to work with. They've always gotten right on top of any suggestions or maintenance requests I have. The people here are very friendly, and there are all sorts of ...
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Royal independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Royal independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Royal, 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 Royal 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 Royal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Royal, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Royal 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 Royal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Royal, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Royal 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 Royal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Royal, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
47%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
46.8%
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West Shores, Brookfield Hot Springs and Chenal Pines Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Royal, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 38 independent living facilities near Royal, Arkansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Royal, Arkansas is West Shores. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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