Assisted Living Communities in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Assisted Living costs in Fayetteville start around $3,981 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Fayetteville and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arkansas page.

Fayetteville, Arkansas, is located in the Ozarks and is home to the University of Arkansas, Walton Arts Center and the Northwest Arkansas Razorback Regional Greenway, a 36-mile-long trail. Seniors here make up 9 percent of the population and have three assisted living facilities from which to choose in Fayetteville and four in the surrounding areas. 

Assisted living facilities (ALFs) in Arkansas are defined as communities that provide activities of daily living services to residents 24 hours a day. Facilities are classified as level I or II and are governed by The Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Services, Office of Long Term Care. 

• Fayetteville is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
  
  
• The cost of living in Fayetteville is 8.60 percent lower than the national average, making it a nice choice for seniors on a limited income.
  
  
• Fayetteville has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Fayetteville Senior Center, an organization that provides a space for seniors to socialize and join group activities or shopping trips in addition to two more senior centers in the area.
  
  
• At 36.2, violent crime in this city is slightly higher than the national average of 31.1. With a score of 50, compared to the average 38.1, property crime could be a concern for some seniors and their families.
  
  
• The Fayetteville area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Washington Regional Medical Center and Washington Regional Urgent Care in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• Fayetteville is located in Washington County, which received an A grade from the American Lung Association for its air quality, making it a good fit for seniors with respiratory concerns.