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The cost of independent living in Garner is about $3,038 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 69 options. Read 580 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher Homes of Searcy located in Searcy, White County, Arkansas are apartment living nestled in an adorable little community. Searcy Arkansas is full of historic scenery for senior citizens who adore these types of architecture and antiquity in their quaint little home town. Searcy is a...
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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.
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher Homes are located at 900 Carver N. St. Augusta, Arkansas 72006. The contact number is 870-347-2388. A ministry of the Diocese of Little Rock, Christopher Homes provides low-income housing to mobility impaired individuals and senior citizen's 62 years or older. This senior living...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
You will find a wide range of living accommodations at Southridge. You may choose from several floor plans. Each unit comes unfurnished, allowing you to surround yourself with your own personal belongings, which truly gives you that sense of home. All our apartments come supplied with a...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Christopher Homes of DeValls Bluff is a senior housing located in gorgeous DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, Arkansas. Our unique and beautiful complex has a very laid back and homey feel. Each of our residents can take advantage of all that Devalls Bluff has to offer. For lovers of all things...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My sister is doing wonderful here, it is a good community. We are very pleased, we know she is in a safe place. The staff is great, they are very kind and friendly. They do a very good job of keeping the...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher Homes of N Little Rock is a senior housing surrounded by the vibrant community of Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR with many exciting things to do and see. When the weather turns warm, you can enjoy the many outdoor attractions, such as The Old Mill from the timeless classic 'Gone with...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher Homes of Brinkley is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful Brinkley, Arkansas. Our team of highly trained specialists are driven by the need to make every one of our patients feel as much at home as they possibly can. At Christopher Homes of Brinkley, we make it a point...
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We love Brookdale. We have many activites and enjoy [name removed] on Monday's.
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: Independent Living
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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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Mom and Dad moved in and love it here. My siblings and I toured nearly every facility in Conway and Southridge was the perfect fit for my family.
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.
Southridge Village of ConwaySouthridge Village of Conway assisted living is located in the picturesque county seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas. Conway is a mid-sized city that is home to one of the South’s premiere sports fishing destinations, Lake Conway, where bass, crapple, catfish, and other...
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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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Good morning to whom it may concern I want to give my experience about living at buffington towers I love this place and I think it's a wonderful place for someone to come and live but my problem is we only...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Buffington Towers is a senior apartment living complex in the vibrant and interesting capital city of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Little Rock is a city located along the banks of the Arkansas River. The river bridge is a sight to see and Little Rock boasts numerous outdoor recreational...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Active Adult CommunityLive in luxury with the features of the spacious master suite: custom soaking tub, modern glass shower, double sink vanity and spacious walk-in closet with built-ins for organization.Amenities Include:Lawn Care IncludedOlympic Sized Heated PoolFitness RoomGarage...

Cost of independent living in Garner, AR

The average cost of senior living in Garner is $3,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Des Arc, AR with an average of $1,290 per month.

Independent living costs in Garner, AR, vs. nearby cities

Garner, AR
$3,038/mo
$2,397/mo
$2,390/mo

Independent living costs in Garner, AR, vs. state and national averages

Garner, AR
$3,038/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Garner, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,485/mo
Independent Living
$3,038/mo

Independent living costs in Garner, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,832/mo
Studio
$4,323/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,507/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,210/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,548/mo

Senior living costs in Garner 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: Garner, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarner, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,038/mo$3,059/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,420/mo$4,227/mo$4,712/mo
Memory Care$4,485/mo$4,248/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Garner, AR:$3,038/mo
Arkansas:$3,059/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Garner, AR:$4,420/mo
Arkansas:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Memory Care
Garner, AR:$4,485/mo
Arkansas:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Garner, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Garner 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Garner, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Garner 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
Garner, AR$2,822/mo$2,675/mo+5.5%
Arkansas$2,928/mo$2,713/mo+7.9%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Garner, AR
2024 average cost:$2,822/mo
2023 average cost:$2,675/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,928/mo
2023 average cost:$2,713/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Garner

Recent reviews for independent living in Garner

Buffington Towers in Little Rock, AR

5.0
Me personally I love our new manager [name removed] she a breath of fresh air. She's a very strict manager and her attitude is very professional by the book. I'm also communicate with other residents that loves how she is running this building. I could go on and on now and she also give us all ...
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The Manor in Little Rock, AR

5.0
I like this community. The community is outstanding. I like the staff and the they are always attentive. I feel good knowing that she is happy living here. The menu is very appealing and she is please with the menu. They offer my mom activiites to participate with other. I highly recommendthis ...
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Crestview Senior Living in Cabot, AR

5.0
Crestview was amazing. They did an excellent job of caring for her and I loved the facility and the care she received. They were so attentive and great at keeping me informed as mom was declining. They really worked with me at the end to make sure she was getting the care she needed. I would ...
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Garner independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garner independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garner, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Garner independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Garner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garner, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Garner independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Garner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garner, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garner independent 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 independent living communities in Garner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garner, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.9%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
46.4%
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Willow Grove of Sherwood, Holiday Andover Place and Willow Grove of Maumelle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garner, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 69 independent living facilities near Garner, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Garner, Arkansas are Willow Grove of Sherwood, Holiday Andover Place and Willow Grove of Maumelle. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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