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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shady, AR

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mena, Watson and Boles.
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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Peachtree Mena, Pine Haven Retirement Home and Montgomery County Assisted Living
zipAveragecost: $2,643

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Very nice! I was only in that facility once when they were setting it up for my mother-in-law and once when she was in there. It was clean and the staff was really friendly. It looked like a nice quality...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Christopher Homes of De Queen helps seniors find stable and affordable housing in 24 cities throughout Arkansas. They have more than 588 apartments that they manage and have something in a location for nearly everyone. Senior living at its best, anyone over 62 years of age can find residence with...
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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: 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
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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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.
Christopher Homes of Horatio is a housing ministry located in Little Rock, Arkansas. They provide affordable and comfortable housing to individuals 62 years and older. In addition they offer a comfortable residential lifestyle to mobility impaired individuals. The affordable and attractive...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Shady, AR

The average cost of senior living in Shady is $2,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mena, AR with an average of $2,643 per month.

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

Shady, AR
$2,643/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,883/mo
Studio
$2,669/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,082/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,739/mo

Senior living costs in Shady 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: Shady, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,643/mo$3,045/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Livingunavailable$4,926/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$6,266/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shady, AR:$2,643/mo
Arkansas:$3,045/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shady, AR:unavailable
Arkansas:$4,926/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shady, AR:unavailable
Arkansas:$6,266/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Shady, AR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shady 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 average 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
Shady, AR$2,974/mo$2,878/mo+3.4%
Arkansas$2,996/mo$2,820/mo+6.3%
National$3,319/mo$3,140/mo+5.7%
Shady, AR
2024 average cost:$2,974/mo
2023 average cost:$2,878/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,996/mo
2023 average cost:$2,820/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,319/mo
2023 average cost:$3,140/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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.

Shady independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady, 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 Shady 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 Shady partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.5%
18%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.6%
30.3%
No sugar
No sugar
18.1%
27.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.3%
29.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady 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 Shady communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.6%
38.2%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
15%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady 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 Shady offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
39.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
25%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.3%
41.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.2%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.6%
47.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.1%
37.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.6%
41.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
35%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.7%
40.7%
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Peachtree Mena, Pine Haven Retirement Home and Montgomery County Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Shady, Arkansas. See the full list.
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