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Assisted living costs in Barling average about $3,835 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 19 communities in Barling. Our detailed directory has 72 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Brookdale Fort Smith
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33 Floor plans available
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9.3
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Mom really likes it there for the most part and she made friends quickly. All the residents seem very nice. It took a while to get her food situation worked out but they have taken care of it for the most...
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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8.5
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6 reviews
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AIl the staff treat my dad like he is family. He is greeted by name by all the staff. They check on him throughout the day and evening to see that his needs are met. I know from personal experience that...
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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The facility is well maintained. The staff is very friendly and caring. Room sizes are perfect for one occupant. I am not familiar with bigger rooms. The monthly fee includes a lot more than some...
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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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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I think they need a bit more staff members. The exterior grounds are a little rough and the entry made a bit more inviting. The people are nice. The food was my family's primary complaint. Sort of school...
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, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Dalton's Place at Waldron
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.
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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.
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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Barling, AR

The average cost of senior living in Barling is $3,835 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bonanza, AR with an average of $3,382 per month.

Assisted living costs in Barling, AR, vs. nearby cities

Barling, AR
$3,835/mo

Assisted living costs in Barling, AR, vs. state and national averages

Barling, AR
$3,835/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

Assisted living costs in Barling, AR, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,835/mo
$3,835/mo

Assisted living costs in Barling, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,568/mo
Studio
$3,547/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,699/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,295/mo

Senior living costs in Barling vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Barling, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarling, ARArkansasU.S.
Assisted Living$3,835/mo$4,225/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,835/mo$4,245/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living$3,574/mo$3,058/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Barling, AR:$3,835/mo
Arkansas:$4,225/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Barling, AR:$3,835/mo
Arkansas:$4,245/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Barling, AR:$3,574/mo
Arkansas:$3,058/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Barling, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Barling and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Barling, ARAR stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Barling, AR

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Barling have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barling, AR$3,672/mo$3,427/mo+7.2%
Arkansas$4,344/mo$4,021/mo+8.0%
National$5,200/mo$4,877/mo+6.6%
Barling, AR
2024 average cost:$3,672/mo
2023 average cost:$3,427/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$4,344/mo
2023 average cost:$4,021/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,200/mo
2023 average cost:$4,877/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barling, AR

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Barling.

What families are saying about assisted living in Barling

Recent reviews for assisted living in Barling

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.

Brookfield Fort Smith

4.9
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 to the residents. I would definitely recommend this facility. They became family to my ...
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Brookdale Fort Smith

5.0
What we like the most about Brookdale Fort Smith is that they all keep me involved in every aspect of her being there. Yes, we would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had.

Barling assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Barling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barling, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
7.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barling assisted living

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 Barling Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barling, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.4%
51.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barling assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Barling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barling, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Barling assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Barling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barling, ARNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barling assisted 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 assisted living communities in Barling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barling, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
30.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barling

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Arkansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Barling protect seniors.
Learn about Arkansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Fort Smith, Brookfield Fort Smith and Peachtree Village of Farmington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Barling, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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