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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Opal, AR

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The cost of independent living in Opal is about $2,042 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 176 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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Friendly place feels like being in a pleasant community. A caring facility, many activities you can be as busy as you want to be. I never feel lonely. Everyone gets to be a friend. The apartments are quiet,...
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.
See the natural beauty that flows through West Shores, a 17-acre community that combines serenity and security by offering desired services and amenities in every studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment home. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is...
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Atrium at Serenity Pointe is the friendliest place on earth!! What stuck out most about the facility was the atrium area, and lake setting. The facility is more like a resort than an assisted living.
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.
Situated on beautiful Lake Hamilton with a lake view from every apartment, Atrium at Serenity Pointe is a lodge-style senior living community located near all local hospitals (CHI St Vincent, NMNC and Healthstar) as well as Hot Springs Mall, Bath House Row with boutique shopping and the Gangster...
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Very nice! I was only in that facility once when they were setting it up for my mother-in-law and once when she was in there. It was clean and the staff was really friendly. It looked like a nice quality...
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.
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, 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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 De Queen helps seniors find stable and affordable housing in 24 cities throughout Arkansas. They have more than 588 apartments that they manage and have something in a location for nearly everyone. Senior living at its best, anyone over 62 years of age can find residence with...
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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
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.
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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 Horatio is a housing ministry located in Little Rock, Arkansas. They provide affordable and comfortable housing to individuals 62 years and older. In addition they offer a comfortable residential lifestyle to mobility impaired individuals. The affordable and attractive...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Opal, AR

The average cost of senior living in Opal is $2,042 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mena, AR with an average of $945 per month.

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

Opal, AR
$2,042/mo
$2,654/mo
$945/mo

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

Opal, AR
$2,042/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$2,958/mo
Independent Living
$2,042/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,150/mo
Studio
$3,398/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,255/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,185/mo

Senior living costs in Opal 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: Opal, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOpal, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$2,042/mo$3,058/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$3,031/mo$4,226/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$2,958/mo$4,246/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Opal, AR:$2,042/mo
Arkansas:$3,058/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Opal, AR:$3,031/mo
Arkansas:$4,226/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Opal, AR:$2,958/mo
Arkansas:$4,246/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Opal, AR, over time

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

Opal, ARAR stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Opal, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Opal 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Opal, AR$4,234/mo$3,314/mo+27.8%
Arkansas$2,607/mo$2,578/mo+1.1%
National$3,103/mo$2,955/mo+5.0%
Opal, AR
2024 average cost:$4,234/mo
2023 average cost:$3,314/mo
Percent change:+27.8%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,607/mo
2023 average cost:$2,578/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,103/mo
2023 average cost:$2,955/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Opal

Recent reviews for independent living in Opal

West Shores in Hot Springs, AR

5.0
West Shores is a great place to live. Lots of activities, nice place. Restaurant has great servers. The food is good too. I just cant say how nice the people are. The 2 Executives, the people at the front desk and the 2 drivers. I feel my rent is fair.

Atrium at Serenity Pointe in Hot Springs, AR

4.5
What I like the most about the Atrium at Serenity Pointe is the staff, and yes I would recommend this community to other families base on the experience I have had so far. My only complaint and concern is the meals - the variety and quality could be improved.

Opal independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Opal independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Opal, 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 Opal 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 Opal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Opal, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Opal 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 Opal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Opal 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 Opal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Opal, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

West Shores, Atrium at Serenity Pointe and Peachtree Mena Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Opal, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Opal, Arkansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Opal, Arkansas is West Shores. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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