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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Smith, AR
If you’re looking for assisted living in Fort Smith, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Fort Smith or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Fort Smith.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Fort Smith for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 19 assisted living facilities in the Fort Smith area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mill Creek, South Fort Smith and Cavanaugh.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Charleston, Barling and Greenwood.
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
20 reviews
Overall, I am pleased with this facility and would recommend it. The staff are friendly and try really hard. Given the nature of the situations with which they deal, it is just difficult. There have been...
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.
Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes.Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living or memory care, our senior living community has care options to meet your changing needs. When it comes to chores, less is more—more time for you to do what you want to do and here...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review score
4 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Brookfield Fort Smith. Her experience at this facility has been great so far. She's had no complaints. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
22 Photos available
7.9
Review score
10 reviews
Every family has such a unique situation. I could not say that I'd recommend for everyone. But for someone who has the same desires as our family, it could be a good fit. We picked this community because my...
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.
Peachtree Village of FarmingtonAt Peachtree Village of Farmington, an assisted living community located in the heart of Farmington, Arkansas, we take pride in offering a beautiful location with ample space and well-cared for grounds. We’re located right off I-540 for easy access for family and...
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9.5
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11 reviews
Peachtree is beautiful. Staff is so happy and lovable with the residents. It is very clean and well taken care of. The food is good and my family members is very well taken care of. My visit went very well....
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.
Enjoy 3 meals a day served restrauant style in our dining room. Planned activities and scheduled transportation. We can assisted with bathing, dressing and medication. We have spacious studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments. We let you bring your furnishings so if feels like home.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Cost of assisted living in Fort Smith, AR
The average cost of senior living in Fort Smith is $3,782 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, AR with an average of $3,322 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Smith, AR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Smith, AR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Smith vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fort Smith, AR by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Fort Smith over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Smith, AR
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fort Smith.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Smith
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Smith
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith
5.0
My first impression of Peachtree was formed when we first toured the facility. The impression was of a place where we would be happy due to the dedicated, caring, and professional staff. After touring other facilities we decided Peachtree was our new home. We are very happy here and our children ...
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Brookdale Fort Smith
4.4
My mother is very happy at Brookdale. She is having the best time and enjoys the food.
Any concerns we have had have addressed and resolved.
As the saying goes “ If mama ain’t happy ain’t nobody happy” well mine is Happy!
Peachtree Village of Farmington
3.9
Friendly and efficient staff. Most residents are also friendly. Love the activity director and [name removed] (the driver). A good place to live. Meals are not the best could be improved.
Fort Smith assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Smith assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fort Smith that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Smith, ARNational
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
61.1%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
61.1%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
5.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.6%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
61.1%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
5.6%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Smith assisted living
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 Fort Smith Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
5.6%
34.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Smith assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fort Smith partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Smith, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Smith assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fort Smith communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Smith, ARNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Smith assisted 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 assisted living communities in Fort Smith offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
5.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.6%
26.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Smith
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Arkansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Smith protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith, Brookdale Fort Smith and Brookfield Fort Smith are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Smith, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 19 assisted living facilities near Fort Smith, Arkansas. See the full list.
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