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10 Best Nursing Homes in Nelsonville, AR

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zipAverageCost: $3,979

Nursing Homes Facilities near Nelsonville, AR

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44 Floor plans available
9.2
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Going to rate them a 5 in all groups. They are very good with mom. I would tell others to explain to the DON And RN as much information as you can about your family member. It helps them understand them...
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.
Cedarhurst of West Plains will be home to 52 assisted living apartments that have their own bathrooms and kitchenettes and 21 memory care apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related memory loss. Cedarhurst of West Plains strives to be the...
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I was there when I moved mom in but I have been talking to them on the phone. I think I would rate everything a five. But all in all I think they're great! Staff has been wonderful
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.
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77 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about The Bungalows is knowing she was safe and that she liked living there. Based on the experience we have had with this community, we would recommend them to others
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.
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Welcome to StoneBridge Senior Living Community in Pocahontas, AR. Located in the foothills of the Ozarks in Randolph County, we offer assisted living accommodations in a friendly small-town community. Private apartments, restaurant style dining, activities and outings are just a few of the...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Nelsonville, AR

The average cost of senior living in Nelsonville is $3,979 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Batesville, AR with an average of $2,860 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Nelsonville, AR, vs. nearby cities

Nelsonville, AR
$3,979/mo

Nursing homes costs in Nelsonville, AR, vs. state and national averages

Nelsonville, AR
$3,979/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Nelsonville, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,278/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,979/mo

Nursing homes costs in Nelsonville, AR, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,469/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,033/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,968/mo

Senior living costs in Nelsonville vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Nelsonville, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNelsonville, ARArkansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,979/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,278/mo$4,059/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,278/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,923/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Nelsonville, AR:$3,979/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Nelsonville, AR:$4,278/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Nelsonville, AR:$4,278/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Nelsonville, AR:$2,923/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Nelsonville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nelsonville

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.

Liberty Park Assisted Living in Jonesboro, AR

5.0
Most of the staff are kind and friendly with a smile on there face when I go to visit.Dad just out of st.bernards today.The doctor wanted him to be at nursing home for therapy.So he is going to be at st.elizabeths for about three weeks

Cedarhurst of West Plains

4.0
The staff are excellent and the facility is great. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Nelsonville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelsonville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelsonville, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Nelsonville nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Nelsonville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nelsonville, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nelsonville nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Nelsonville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelsonville, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelsonville nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Nelsonville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelsonville, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelsonville nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Nelsonville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelsonville, ARNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelsonville nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Nelsonville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelsonville, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
0.5%
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Cedarhurst of West Plains, Liberty Park Assisted Living and The Bungalows at Jonesboro are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Nelsonville, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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