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Assisted Living Communities in Little Rock, Arkansas

Nestled along the Arkansas River, Little Rock boasts the choice of 14 assisted living facilities. Seniors also gain another retirement options if considering communities outside city limits. While Arkansas offers relatively affordable assisted living at about $4,146 per month in 2024, seniors pay a slightly higher $4,433 baseline in Little Rock. Still, expenses remain well below the United States' $5,350 median.

Read 140 reviews reviews of Little Rock's assisted living communities below to assist with retirement decisions. The city's providers earn an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey notes fairly similar assisted living prices across most cities in Arkansas. While care costs $917 less than the national median in Little Rock, seniors pay slightly lower monthly rates of $4,275 in Hot Springs and $4,325 in Fayetteville. Retirees save the most by relocating to Fort Smith, as assisted living only costs $3,376 per month here.

Little Rock

$4,433

Arkansas

$4,146

United States

$5,350

Hot Springs

$4,275

Fort Smith

$3,376

Fayetteville

$4,325

Paying for Assisted Living in Little Rock

Seniors living in the Little Rock area pay an average of $4,488 per month for assisted living care. This rate is $728 more than the Arkansas statewide average of $3,760 per month and $12 less than the U.S. average of $4,500.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Little Rock

The Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services administers the Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver program, which may provide financial help to eligible seniors entering Level II assisted living facilities that are enrolled with the program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Arkansas page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Costs vary significantly according to the type of care seniors receive in Little Rock. A semi-private room in a nursing home stands out as the most expensive option, costing $4,008 more than assisted living. Conversely, adult day care costs $2,526 less than assisted living. Home care also enables seniors to stretch their budgets a little further, saving approximately $810 over assisted living.

In-Home Care

$3,623

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,907

Assisted Living Facility

$4,433

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,441

Free Assisted Living Resources in Little Rock

As the capital of Arkansas, Little Rock is home to dozens of supports and services for seniors who live in or are thinking about moving to assisted living facilities. Local nonprofit organizations and government agencies provide services such as 

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CareLink(501) 372-5300Eight area agencies on aging serve Arkansas' senior population; Region V, which covers a six-county area that includes Pulaski County, the seat of which is Little Rock. The nonprofit organization, which offers its services to both seniors and caregivers, provides information and assistance to participants to connect them with the proper resources. CareLink provides a litany of other services, including care coordination, pet food assistance, family caregiver support, legal assistance and fitness opportunities.
Center for Arkansas Legal Services(501) 376-3423The Center for Arkansas Legal Services is a nonprofit organization that offers assistance with a wide range of civil legal matters to seniors in 44 counties across Arkansas, including Little Rock. Examples of legal matters CALS deals with include family law, consumer debt problems, evictions, estate planning, powers of attorney and denied government benefit applications. The organization's website is filled with legal information and self-help resources.
Arkansas Ombudsman Program(800) 264-6359The Arkansas Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of assisted living facility residents, ensuring seniors under long-term care can live dignified lives and freely voice complaints without retaliation from facilities, their employees or administrators. 15 long-term care ombudsmen represent seniors throughout the Natural State, providing essential information to residents, advocating for changes to residents' care, investigating residents' complaints and ultimately resolving them to residents' full satisfaction.
Little Rock Vet Center(501) 918-1800The Little Rock Vet Center, which is operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, offers a variety of services to veterans, their family members and active-duty military members. The Little Rock Vet Center provides couples, family and grief and bereavement counseling as well as mental health counseling to seniors with diagnoses including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It also provides referrals to addiction and suicide prevention care services and offers community engagement opportunities with fellow veterans.
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas' Health Equipment Loan Program(501) 372-5100Common types of medical equipment found through Goodwill Industries of Arkansas' Health Equipment Loan Program include wheelchairs, rollators and shower chairs. Equipment is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and inventory is dependent on community donations. Seniors can participate by visiting any Goodwill location throughout Arkansas.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Little Rock

Little Rock Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Arizona are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arkansas page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Cheryl Hoffy

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Vitality Living Pleasant Hills

Rooms are nice and have private balconies Food is very good and a scratch made Italian dressing from the Chef that is best I’ve ever had Friendly , helpful staff that get to know and care for...

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Paul

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Chenal Heights

I toured Brookdale Chenal Heights. It was just a classier place. It's kind of like comparing it to a cardboard house and a solid wood house. The furnishings were just updated, and the fixtures and...

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Reviewer#RD1210mm

I visited this facility

Review of Chapters Living of Little Rock

Chapters Living of Little Rock looked very nice and clean. The lady we saw was friendly. It seemed very open, very friendly, and with lots of light. The two rooms they showed us were adequate and...

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