Sherwood, a suburban city on the outskirts of Little Rock, AR, offers seniors the choice of 1 assisted living communities. These homes provide services such as personal care, medication management and housekeeping. Providers in Sherwood charge approximately $4,433 per month in 2024. While this exceeds the state's $4,146 median, it remains considerably cheaper than the $5,350 national baseline.
Seniors considering their retirement options can read through 25 reviews reviews of Sherwood's assisted living communities in our directory below. On average, these residences score 4.7 out of 5 stars stars.
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9880 Brockington Road, Sherwood, AR 72120
4.7
(25 reviews)
"We encountered two types of rooms with my mother's stay; one was the equivalent of a traditional sized hotel room. The other was a slightly smaller appearing room, but it had a kitchenette. They each had their pros and cons. The open room was bett..."
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Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey reveals seniors pay about $917 less for assisted living in Sherwood than the national median. Retirees considering different surroundings experience similar expenses in Hot Springs and Fayetteville, where care costs $4,275 and $4,325, respectively. However, seniors stretch their budgets further by relocating to Fort Smith, where providers offer assisted living for approximately $1,057 less than in Sherwood.
Sherwood
$4,433
Arkansas
$4,146
The United States
$5,350
Hot Springs
$4,275
Fort Smith
$3,376
Fayetteville
$4,325
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arkansas page.
Assisted living offers an affordable choice for seniors in Sherwood, but home care costs $810 less for retirees who prefer to continue living alone. Overall, adult day care offers the most inexpensive support option at just $1,907 per month. However, seniors who need licensed medical care pay $8,441 for a semi-private room in a nursing home — nearly twice as much as standard assisted living rates.
In-Home Care
$3,623
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,907
Assisted Living Facility
$4,433
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,441
Note: Since data for Sherwood is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Little Rock, instead.
The following agencies and programs are available to seniors transitioning to assisted living. Through these resources, older adults can connect with social and recreational programs and find options for covering senior care costs. Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Evans Senior Citizens Center | (501) 834-5770 | The Jack Evans Senior Citizens Center is open to Sherwood residents aged 50 and over. This center hosts social and recreational programming, including card games, bean bag baseball, aerobics and scrapbooking classes. It also offers regularly scheduled activities such as an AARP Driving Class, live entertainment and the annual Fish Fry Fundraiser. |
| CareLink | (501) 372-5300 | CareLink is a local nonprofit organization and the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Sherwood region. It administers a broad range of services to promote seniors’ quality of life, including legal assistance, care coordination, respite, non-emergency medical transportation and congregate meals. It also has a long-term care ombudsman program that advocates on behalf of those in assisted living. |
| Little Rock Regional Office | (501) 370-3829 | The VA Little Rock Regional Office supports veterans and their families and helps them obtain the benefits they’re entitled to, including pension programs and the Aid and Attendance benefit. It can also screen seniors for eligibility for VA assisted living facility placement. |
| Legal Aid of Arkansas | (800) 952-9243 | Legal Aid of Arkansas provides free civil legal advice and assistance for those aged 60 and over. Its legal professionals help seniors access public benefits that may help cover assisted living expenses, such as Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare and Medicaid, and address issues such as denied health insurance claims, canceled policies and overpayment. It can also help older adults understand legal documents and assisted living contracts and address care-related problems. |
| Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Information Program | (800) 224-6330 | AR SHIIP is a statewide program that Sherwood seniors can access for free, unbiased health insurance options counseling. It’s operated primarily by trained volunteers who provide one-on-one advice regarding Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance, which can help them understand their options for covering assisted living services. |
Sherwood-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Arkansas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arkansas page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
James
5.0
Review of Willow Grove of Sherwood
We encountered two types of rooms with my mother's stay; one was the equivalent of a traditional sized hotel room. The other was a slightly smaller appearing room, but it had a kitchenette. They...
Provider response
Kudos to the team and what a review to keep us motivated! We appreciate your review James - thank you so very much, for the opportunity to care for your mother.
Assisted Living
Roshell6506
5.0
Review of Willow Grove of Sherwood
I visited this facility and was provided a tour by Mrs. Beets. She alone left a good impression, answering all of my questions and insuring that her staff goes over and beyond for there residents....
Provider response
Thank you for the shout out to our amazing Wellness Director - Christine! She always goes above and beyond and we could not be more happy, to have her on the team. We hope you will consider...
Assisted Living
Lisa Dickens
4.0
Review of Willow Grove of Sherwood
No ceiling light in bedroom which is an extreme fall risk. Very dark in room at night. Facility is very clean. Staff members are nice . Connie does a great job and is always kind and cheerful.
Provider response
Thank you, Lisa - We will take your feedback, both positive and constructive, and share with the team. We appreciate the honest feedback and will share the additional accolades with Connie!
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