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The cost of independent living in Smeltzer is about $3,574 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 107 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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Photo of Brookdale Fort Smith
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33 Floor plans available
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9.3
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24 reviews
9.3
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24 reviews
5 star
71%
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21%
3 star
4%
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0%
1 star
4%
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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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1111 Photos available
8.5
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64 reviews
8.5
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64 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
23%
3 star
16%
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0%
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13%
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I was attracted to it because it was independent living - however after I moved in I found that many many residents have care providers they pay for themselves, thus making it look and feel more like an...
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.
Morada Fort Smith provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located on beautiful grounds within scenic Fort Smith, we're a quiet community in the River Valley. While you'll enjoy the peacefulness of our facility, we're also conveniently close to shopping, healthcare,...
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9.3
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19 reviews
9.3
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21%
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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.
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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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Smeltzer, AR

The average cost of senior living in Smeltzer is $3,574 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mountainburg, AR with an average of $3,054 per month.

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

Smeltzer, AR
$3,574/mo
$3,574/mo
$3,574/mo

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

Smeltzer, AR
$3,574/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$4,530/mo
Independent Living
$3,574/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,568/mo
Studio
$3,485/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,198/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,756/mo

Senior living costs in Smeltzer 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: Smeltzer, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmeltzer, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,574/mo$3,058/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,530/mo$4,226/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$4,530/mo$4,246/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living
Smeltzer, AR:$3,574/mo
Arkansas:$3,058/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Smeltzer, AR:$4,530/mo
Arkansas:$4,226/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Smeltzer, AR:$4,530/mo
Arkansas:$4,246/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
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Independent living costs in Smeltzer, AR, over time

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

Smeltzer, ARAR stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Smeltzer, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smeltzer 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
Smeltzer, AR$2,344/mo$2,368/mo-1.0%
Arkansas$2,657/mo$2,578/mo+3.1%
National$3,154/mo$2,955/mo+6.7%
Smeltzer, AR
2024 average cost:$2,344/mo
2023 average cost:$2,368/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,657/mo
2023 average cost:$2,578/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,154/mo
2023 average cost:$2,955/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Smeltzer

Recent reviews for independent living in Smeltzer

Peachtree Village of Fort Smith

4.8
I enjoy living at Peachtree Village. I am very happy with all of the staff. The staff treats me great and I pray for them daily.

Morada Fort Smith

4.9
Nice place, wonderful town. A gold mind of shops, close by. You will need gloves and a hat. Gettin' cool here. Great location to interstate, nice country roads. Now that the price of fuel is low, it's a great time to see Arkansas.

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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Smeltzer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smeltzer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smeltzer, 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 Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.4%
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Brookdale Fort Smith, Morada Fort Smith and Peachtree Village of Fort Smith are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smeltzer, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Smeltzer, Arkansas. See the full list.

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