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Memory care in Ratcliff offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Ratcliff is about $3,596 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 15 communities, read 74 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Brookdale of Russellville is a friendly caring facility for my mother-in-law. We are always welcome there. The staff is one of the best I have ever been around in a senior caring facility. They have...
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.
Do more of what you loveLiving room or magical fort for the grandkids?  It’s your choice. At our community, your apartment will have plenty of room to entertain. With several floorplans to choose from, you have access to both Independent Living and Assisted Living so you’ll have the...
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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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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...
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8.9
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8.9
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It was very close to my sister's house so she could check on her easily. They allowed pets and had an enclosed courtyard with units that opened onto it. The supervisor was very helpful to us and very caring...
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.
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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
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.
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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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.
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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, 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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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
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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
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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
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.

Cost of memory care in Ratcliff, AR

The average cost of senior living in Ratcliff is $3,596 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Magazine, AR with an average of $3,297 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ratcliff, AR vs. nearby cities

Ratcliff, AR
$3,596/mo
$3,596/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ratcliff, AR vs. the state and national average

Ratcliff, AR
$3,596/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ratcliff vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,596/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ratcliff, AR by room type

Semi-Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$3,416/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,158/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,949/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Ratcliff over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Ratcliff

Recent reviews for memory care in Ratcliff

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.

Brookdale Fort Smith

4.6
I would recommend the Brookdale Fort Smith community. The people there are very caring. My mom seems happy. My mom is in one of the larger rooms. I was looking for more care and 24/7 nurse availability and Brookdale Fort Smith has that.

Brookdale Russellville

5.0
My experience here has been very good. They have taken care of me and I really like the director. She’s really cool. I have made new family and friends since being here and I love having my dog with me.

Ratcliff review score based on 29 family reviews

6.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 11 Ratcliff memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ratcliff review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ratcliff review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
Ratcliff, AR11 facilities
7.7
Caulksville, AR11 facilities
6.9
Branch, AR16 facilities

Review subcategories for Ratcliff memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 29 reviews of 11 Ratcliff memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ratcliff resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ratcliff, AR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Ratcliff memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ratcliff memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ratcliff, 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 Ratcliff memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Ratcliff that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
9.1%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ratcliff memory care

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 Ratcliff Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ratcliff, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
9.1%
74%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
70.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ratcliff memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ratcliff partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ratcliff, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
41.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ratcliff memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ratcliff communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ratcliff, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ratcliff memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Ratcliff offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Russellville, Peachtree Village of Fort Smith and Brookdale Fort Smith are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ratcliff, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 15 memory care facilities near Ratcliff, Arkansas. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Ratcliff, Arkansas is Brookdale Russellville. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 15 memory care facilities near you in Ratcliff, Arkansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ratcliff, Arkansas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ratcliff, Arkansas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Ratcliff, Arkansas ranges from $2545 to $7000. The average Memory Care cost in Ratcliff, Arkansas is $3,596. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ratcliff, Arkansas typically starts at $2545. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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