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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shippen, AR

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Dunlap is a wonderful place to house your loved ones! It's affordable, clean, the staff is very attentive. I think the person with the negative comment in Oct. 2014 had some personal issues that didn't...
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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.
The William H Dunlap Center serves the greater Mid-South area by providing quality assisted care in a family like setting to individuals and couples in a loving Christian environment at an affordable cost so that they may live comfortable and dignified lives during their retirement years. Dunlap...
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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here.To us assisted living means two things. You do the living and we help you do just that. Our personal assistants provide what you need when you need it. Here, the...
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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.
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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 Paragould are located in the friendly city of Paragould, Arkansas. Paragould is a small city located just 88 miles from Memphis, Tennessee. Christopher Homes of Paragould offer affordable housing options for aging seniors. Families with aging loved ones can be confident that...
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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.
The Chateau on the Ridge assisted living community is located in beautiful Paragould, AR. This area is known for its small town charm and great amenities. There are several places to shop and eat around the Paragould area. For the nature lovers out there, Paragould, AR has a number of hiking...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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The pricing is based on her income but I don't really knwo anything more about the financial aspect of it, I don't know what they're providing care wise but my mother has no complaints, she likes it there...
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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 Jonesboro is located in the heart of Jonesboro, Craighead County, AR. As the fifth largest city in the state, this large metropolitan is attractive to business owners looking for a place to call their own. It boasts a favorable climate, central location, advantageous tax...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
The Cottages offers catered living to seniors that balances independence with security. Our intimate enclave of one-story apartments sits on our assisted living campus. Each one or two-bedroom (depending on location)/one bath apartment is equipped with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, covered...
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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.
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Located in the musical capital of the country, Memphis Towers in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee is a low income senior housing community. Monthly rent is based on income for the 296 one-room apartments, allowing all senior applicants a chance to live as independently as they physically can....
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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.
Christopher Homes of Parkin are located in Parkin, Cross County, Arkansas. These apartment homes are made perfectly for ages 55 and older who adore country living with charm. The River Parkin is also conveniently located nearby for great fishing in the afternoons. Grab your fishing poles and your...
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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.
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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.
Metro Community Care Homes Assisted living is good living at Metro Care Homes in Memphis Tennessee. We are conveniently located in the heart of bustling Memphis where the best in dining, shopping and culture can be shared by you and your friends and family. Our beautiful grounds offer ample...
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Cost of independent living in Shippen, AR

The average cost of senior living in Shippen is $3,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilmore, AR with an average of $618 per month.

Independent living costs in Shippen, AR, vs. nearby cities

Shippen, AR
$3,177/mo
$3,233/mo
$2,981/mo

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

Shippen, AR
$3,177/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Shippen, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,497/mo
Independent Living
$3,177/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,313/mo
Studio
$5,031/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,436/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,123/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,311/mo

Senior living costs in Shippen 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: Shippen, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShippen, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,177/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,136/mo$4,059/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,497/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shippen, AR:$3,177/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shippen, AR:$4,136/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shippen, AR:$4,497/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shippen, AR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shippen 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shippen, AR$2,402/mo$2,280/mo+5.4%
Arkansas$2,837/mo$2,657/mo+6.8%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Shippen, AR
2024 average cost:$2,402/mo
2023 average cost:$2,280/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,837/mo
2023 average cost:$2,657/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Shippen

Recent reviews for independent living in Shippen

The Bungalows at Jonesboro

4.6
The Bungalows is very clean and caring assisted living facility. They provide good meals and plenty of activities for their residents. They'll take the residents to the movies, out to eat and shopping. The rooms are large with patios. The staff is friendly and watchful.

Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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The Village at Germantown a CCRC

4.8
I was happy with the care that my husband received here at this community. It is very clean and taken care of. The staff was very attentive and friendly. He was pleased with the variety of meals. They did offer activities for him to participate. I would highly recommend the care and value here ...
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Shippen independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shippen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shippen, 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 Shippen 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 Shippen 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
18.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Shippen 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 Shippen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shippen, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shippen 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 Shippen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shippen, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.7%
47%
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