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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ponca, AR
If you’re looking for independent living in the Ponca area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Ponca. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 37 independent living facilities in Ponca, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Harrison, Green Forest and Jasper.
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9.5
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51 reviews
The staff and Director have made us feel right at home. We have been pleased with our amenities and the size of our unit. The community upgrades are absolutely beautiful and the company continues to put...
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.
Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. With so much to see and do, you'll love calling Apple Blossom home. We're conveniently located near several large communities that offer exciting shopping, excellent healthcare and entertainment. Our...
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9.0
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11 reviews
It was very good. I have recommended to several people I know. We were able to be with her more since she was close. The director there in 2022 was the sweetest lady. She was a registered nurse and I felt...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
The Bungalows at Springdale is a licensed Assisted Living Level I community that has proudly served seniors and those who love them for over a decade. We are ideally located near the Upscale Har-Ber Meadows neighborhood convenient to all that Springdale has to offer. Residents enjoy our tranquil...
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41 reviews
I would recommend Arkanshire. They have been easy to work with and accepting of [name removed]They did not discriminate against [name removed}age and medical history.
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.
The Gardens at Arkanshire provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on the sprawling and scenic Springdale Golf Course, The Gardens at Arkanshire offers you convenience, comfort and lovely views to enjoy. You'll love coming home to a place that feels more...
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8.2
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14 reviews
We have been very pleased with the Bungalows. They run a very clean and attractive facility. The staff is friendly and very responsive to our needs. They have a lot of activities and many local entertainers....
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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8.1
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36 reviews
Brookstone was a great place for my dad he ended up at North Hills for a bit and they were fantastic! He died during his stay at NorthHills and they were just awesome after he passed, very caring and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Welcome to Brookstone, the first Assisted Living II community in Northwest Arkansas- serving the community for over 22 years!Brookstone is a company built on love that spans generations. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, we are dedicated to cultivating a community that invites you to live, love,...
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The place to be for carefree retirement. Food is wonderful. Activities varied & interesting. Staff listens to what you say & meets your needs. If you need information they will make sure you get what you...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
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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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7.4
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9 reviews
We are on our 3rd director and have had significant turnover in housecleaning staff, kitchen staff, and marketing. The new director has been very active and open to the residents. I sense there is difficulty...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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I couldn't be happier, with the care my mother received at Prestige. The staff goes above, and beyond to make my mother feel like family. Prestige has become part of our family as well. [name removed] and...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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My grandfather has had a wonderful experience at Heritage Inn Retirement Center.He is doing very well, he enjoys it a lot. The environment is very clean no concerns there at all. The staff is what makes the...
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.
Heritage Inn can offer you peace of mind and the chance to be part of a social community. You can choose from a studio, one, or two bedroom private apartment. The apartments are unfurnished allowing you to create your own personal living style with your favorite furnishings and possessions....
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7.0
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6 reviews
Comment on activities: is like so many other facilities that have a high level of attrition with activities director. We do like the director is a good, Christian man. They also do have several biblical...
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.
Our mission is to provide quality senior living in a caring environment. Our mission statement is reflected in all Providence Assisted Living facilities. Residents are encouraged to maintain maximum independence while having access to professional, caring staff in a home-like environment.
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6.8
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5 reviews
We like our room with its view of a hayfield behind us and our private patio. We are continually working with the food director to provide a quality diet. The size of the room was very important--larger...
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.
The Bungalows at Fayetteville is a Level II Phoenix Senior Living Community where 24 hour care meets a new world of possibilities. We provide assisted living services in apartment style settings. A trained staff of CNA's and LPN's are here 24 hour per day for medical assistance and activities of...
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The people at the front desk are very friendly and if we have any questions they address it right away and take care of any issues. The community is very well taken care of, well managed and very clean. It...
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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8.5
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2 reviews
5 on all categories. Everyone was very kind and it is a beautiful facility. The food is good. I recommend without reservation.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
8.0
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If you are looking for an Assisted Living or Independent Living Community for your loved one, The Oaks Retirement Community is the perfect choice! [name removed], [name removed], [name removed] and all of...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Country Assisted Living is located in Huntsville, AR and is a local owned and operated assist living facility. We pride ourselves in making the transition from home to our facility as easy and peaceful as it can be for our residents and their loved ones. Our residents have the freedom to furnish...
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Absolutely a wonderful facility. It is clean and neat and updated. The rooms are beautiful, food is good. There are always employees around if you need one. The Activities Director, [name removed], is...
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.
Peachtree Village at Holiday Island is situated north of Eureka Springs in the Ozark Mountains. We provide beautiful apartments for assisted living for seniors at affordable prices. Our independent living communities provide 3 home cooked meals a day, housekeeping, laundry services,...
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Ponca, AR
The average cost of senior living in Ponca is $3,730 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lead Hill, AR with an average of $2,005 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ponca, AR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ponca, AR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ponca vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ponca, AR by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Ponca
Recent reviews for independent living in Ponca
Providence Assisted Living in Clarksville, AR
5.0
Grandpa is adjusting to this very family like atmosphere. I am very impressed with how well the facility is taken care of. Everyone there seems to genuinely care about the tenants living there. I am very happy with Herritage Inn.
The Bungalows at Branson Meadows
4.9
We picked this community, becasue it was close to home. Everything has been good so far. It is perfectly fine. It's an afforrdable facility. Overall, I would recommend to other families.
The Bungalows at Fayetteville
4.3
What we really like about The Bungalows at Fayetteville is the friendliness of the staff and the strong focus of team work they have. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
Ponca independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponca independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponca, 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 Ponca 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 Ponca partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponca, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponca 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 Ponca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponca, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponca 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 Ponca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ponca, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morada Rogers, The Bungalows at Springdale and The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ponca, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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