As families search for memory care, which includes care related to dementia and Alzheimer’s, Arkansas should stand out for those seeking a mild climate, affordable living costs, and plenty of natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Arkansas — known as “The Natural State” for its abundance of lakes, rivers, and forests — sits in a geographical transition zone between the Deep South and the Midwest, and features the best of both regions. Winters are short without extreme cold, and the Ozarks stretch down into the state’s northern counties. Here you’ll find gems such as Eureka Springs, the artistic oasis in the hills surrounding Beaver Lake, along with Ozark National Forest and the Buffalo National River. But it’s the Ouachita Mountains and healing waters of Hot Springs National Park of central Arkansas that attract most of the state’s tourists. Arkansas is also home to the small but diverse cities of Fayetteville and Little Rock, both of which are college towns with enough options and activities to cater to anyone’s interests.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 15 senior living communities in Arkansas that provide memory care.
The median monthly cost of memory care in Arkansas is about $5,100.
[Name removed] is the best. It seems like she’s always working. She is not just care giver to a family member, she has become family. [Name Removed] keeps us continually updated . We live out of town and...
It was a very easy transition with my dad. The staff are very helpful. This place is very nice and clean. My dad likes it. That was my main concerned. Their activities are good. The food looks really good.
It was a very easy transition with my dad. The staff are very helpful. This place is very nice and clean. My dad likes it. That was my main concerned. Their activities are good. The food looks really good.
[Name removed] is the best. It seems like she’s always working. She is not just care giver to a family member, she has become family. [Name Removed] keeps us continually updated . We live out of town and...
My husband had fairly advanced Alzheimer's and he was sedated a little too much but he did have anxiety and he sun downed ; they did the best they could under the circumstances.
Nice, caring staff; good food, busy activity schedule. Super nice special events. In house physical therapy. Helpful transportation schedule.
Facility arrangement and appearance is great. Courtyard is maintained well. Food is well balanced. However, it is sometimes cool. Some aides nature could improve. The couches could be upgraded to provide...
The staff are super friendly. Lots of activities and residents seem happy. Also had a bottom floor opened with patio for her dog.
My father in law is extremely happy there and the staff is keeping us well advised. Thank you for helping us find Magnolia Place.
They were wonderful. Cared for each person as an individual. Unfortunately, they have limited medical. So when [name removed]needed a catheter he could no longer live there. It was sad.
The staff are very attentive to the residents and very roomy apartments. There is enough room that my parents can both navigate around the rooms with their walkers. The meals are excellent, multiple...
It definitely felt more comfortable and inviting. The multiple activities each day and the engagement of the residents by the staff make the transition much easier. The people that work actually care about...
My father in law is extremely happy there and the staff is keeping us well advised. Thank you for helping us find Magnolia Place.
They were wonderful. Cared for each person as an individual. Unfortunately, they have limited medical. So when [name removed]needed a catheter he could no longer live there. It was sad.
Arkansas memory care facilities are a specialized form of assisted living known as Alzheimer’s special care units (ASCUs). All memory care units are licensed through the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance. This state division oversees all long-term care facilities in the state. Assisted living and memory care communities are considered forms of long-term care.
Regulations that apply to assisted living facilities in Arkansas also apply to memory care facilities. Arkansas classifies assisted living facilities as either Level I or Level II. Level II provides more advanced assistance and must have a registered nurse on staff. Both levels can provide memory care in Arkansas. When a facility has a memory care unit, it will be subject to some additional regulations in order to provide the specialized form of care that people with Alzheimer’s or dementia require.
The following is generally what you can expect from a licensed memory care unit in Arkansas:
Keep in mind that memory care facilities are not allowed to admit residents with care needs exceeding what the facility is equipped to provide. This is why, when admitted, potential residents are screened by a registered nurse to identify any advanced medical care needs. To be admitted into a memory care facility in Arkansas, a senior must meet the following screening requirements:
Every memory care resident has unique needs based on the stage of their dementia or Alzheimer’s. Administrators and staff of Arkansas memory care facilities are expected to make and follow personalized care plans for each resident. You can expect to talk about your loved one’s care plan and the care services they can expect to receive with the administrator at their memory care facility.
State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.
Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.
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The Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care conducts routine inspections to ensure memory care facilities are following state guidelines. To view violation or inspection reports of a prospective Arkansas memory care facility, you can either reach out to the Office of Long Term Care or ask the facility’s administrator to see its most current report.
Arkansas Office of Long Term Care contact information
700 Main Street Slot S-427
Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
Information line: 501-682-2441
Complaint line: 1-800-582-4887
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