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10 Best Nursing Homes in Whittington, AR

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Whittington nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Whittington, AR may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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zipAverageCost: $4,371

Nursing Homes Facilities near Whittington, AR

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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.
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
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.
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.
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: 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.
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
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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 nursing homes in Whittington, AR

The average cost of senior living in Whittington is $4,371 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hot Springs, AR with an average of $3,681 per month.

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

Whittington, AR
$4,371/mo
$3,901/mo

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

Whittington, AR
$4,371/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,428/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,371/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,196/mo
Studio
$4,556/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,572/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,217/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,758/mo

Senior living costs in Whittington 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: Whittington, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhittington, ARArkansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,371/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,338/mo$4,059/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,428/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,345/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Whittington, AR:$4,371/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Whittington, AR:$4,338/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Whittington, AR:$4,428/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Whittington, AR:$3,345/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Whittington, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Whittington 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.

Whittington, ARAR stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Whittington, AR

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Whittington 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
Whittington, AR$4,834/mo$4,570/mo+5.8%
Arkansas$4,799/mo$4,512/mo+6.4%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Whittington, AR
2024 average cost:$4,834/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$4,799/mo
2023 average cost:$4,512/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 nursing homes in Whittington

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whittington

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.

Wellington Woods Memory Care in Little Rock, AR

5.0
Caring and compassionate staff, housekeeping is excellent, keeps family informed about most things and always are ready to talk when you go to visit. There were several staff were waiting to help us move in, even though it was after regular hours- the administrator even helped us hang pictures. ...
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The Greenbriar on Stagecoach in Little Rock, AR

5.0
The Greenbriar on Stagecoach has been a great community so far. The staff is very helpful, accommodating, and kind, and I feel that my loved one is treated well here. They don't seem to have vary many activities, but the community is very well-maintained and clean. Cleanliness was a huge factor ...
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Whittington nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittington, 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 Whittington 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 Whittington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Whittington, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whittington 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 Whittington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whittington, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whittington 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 Whittington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittington, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Whittington 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 Whittington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whittington, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittington 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 Whittington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whittington, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
35%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookfield Hot Springs, Brookdale Russellville and West Shores are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whittington, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 114 nursing homes facilities near Whittington, Arkansas. See the full list.
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