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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Smithton, AR
The cost of independent living in Smithton is about $2,725 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 289 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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West Shores is great! Would I recommend anyone else to live here? Absolutely! It doesn't take much to make a person like me happy. All I need is good friends, good wine, and good music. West Shores offers...
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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9.4
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15 reviews
Friendly, professional staff. Clean and nice facility. Units look and feel like 1 bedroom apartments (feels more like home than a medical facility). Some units open to enclosed courtyard..nice to sit...
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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9.3
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28 reviews
At first, I have never lived in a community setting. Took a while to adjust. Love my cottage, my neighbors and have made and met great people and new friends. Staff wonderful people. Chef along with his...
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.
Country Club Village is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, situated on 28 acres and located just outside of the Hot Springs National Park. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including three chef-prepared meals daily,...
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38 reviews
I had to move [name removed] out due to him being unable to adapt to not smoking in his apartment. Staff worked with me and him, but he refused to stop smoking inside. They were very compromising and...
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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8.0
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6 reviews
Wish they had more activities for chair bound clients. But Garrett Woods is a great atmosphere, with loving, caring staff and good care for family. I will recommend GW to all friends and family.
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.
Garrett Woods Senior Living has been a part of the Hot Springs Community for almost 20 years. Located directly off of Central Avenue and in a quiet secluded park-like area, residents can get out and walk or sit in the many comfortable out-door sitting areas. We are minutes away from Hot Springs...
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I enjoy living here because there is always someone here to look after me everyone is good to me and well trained. The workers are real nice and always talk to you.
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.
Hope Haven in Hope, Arkansas, is an Assisted Living Community. The community is located in Hempstead County and is easily accessed off of Highway 112, and just around the corner from Wadley Regional Medical Center at Hope and near Fair Park. Hope Haven is a lovely residence with fantastic...
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Camden is located in the city of the same name, a lovely town situated on the bluffs of the Ouachita River. This apartment complex is a part of the housing ministry of the Diocese of Little Rock, and offers those persons over 62 or those who are disabled a safe, affordable...
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.
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in Garland County, Arkansas, Christopher Homes of Hot Springs, are senior apartments providing an affordable living to 62 years plus residents and those who have physical disabilities particularly immobility cases. The apartments provide a modern type of living to the residents being...
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Great location, convenient to church next door. Friendly, helpful, caring staff. Great view of the mountains. Need more residents because some have died or left.
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.
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.
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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My Mom stayed in Abundant Life. They were very kind and family like. She loved the TLC that they showed her. Their care was superb and very appreciated
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.
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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My husband and I chose this community because it's still close to our friends and family. It is wonderful, the staff are responsive and friendly. They keep it clean and smelling good. The people are easy to...
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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Cost of independent living in Smithton, AR
The average cost of senior living in Smithton is $2,725 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camden, AR with an average of $1,313 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smithton, AR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smithton, AR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smithton vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Smithton, AR by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Smithton over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Smithton
Recent reviews for independent living in Smithton
Hope Haven
4.0
My aunt is still adjusting with her move into the community. The community is clean and well-kept. The staff is nice and helpful. There are activities offered for the residents. My only issue has been with the food: I feel there should be a healthier selection. I do feel they are taking very ...
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Brookfield Hot Springs
5.0
They are wonderful with my dad. The facility has always been clean. The patients are treated respectfully and they have something going everyday for activities. Seems there is a high staff turn over but they have all operated with the same standards. My dad likes it there. He was unhappy ...
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West Shores in Hot Springs, AR
5.0
I must like West Shores because I still live here. My wife and I both live at West Shores. They offer everything we need as a Independent and Assisted Living couple. There is always something going on to keep us busy through the day. The grounds are great for me to walk every day.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and friendly community atmosphere. Numerous reviews mention the family like environment at various communities, with residents and their families expressing appreciation for the kind and welcoming staff. For example, at Country Club Village Retirement Community, the administration and staff are praised for creating social oppor ...
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Variety of enjoyable activities. Reviews frequently highlight the fun and engaging activities offered at senior living communities. Residents and their families appreciate the wide range of offerings, from movie nights to museum outings and gardening classes. For instance, at West Shores, there are daily activities and trips ...
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Thoughtfully caring and helpful staff. Kind and considerate staff members are a common theme in the reviews. Families and residents express their gratitude for the attentiveness and compassion shown by caregivers at communities like Country Club Village Retirement Community, Atrium at Serenity Pointe, and West Shores.
Quality food and dining experiences. Quality meals and dining experiences are a major factor in overall satisfaction with senior living communities. Reviews mention the tasty and plentiful food, as well as accommodations for dietary restrictions and preferences. For instance, at Country Club Village Retirement Community, the chef ...
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Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities' living spaces and outdoor areas. Residents and their families appreciate the attention to detail, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or gardens and walking trails. For example, at Country Club Village Re ...
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Engaging social opportunities. Engaging social opportunities and events are another key feature that families and residents value in senior living communities. Activities like singing, games, and day trips help residents stay active and connected to their community. For instance, at Country Club Village Retirement Community ...
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Smithton independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smithton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smithton, 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 Smithton 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 Smithton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smithton 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 Smithton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smithton 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 Smithton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
35%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
45.7%
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West Shores, Brookfield Hot Springs and Country Club Village Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smithton, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 22 independent living facilities near Smithton, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Smithton, Arkansas is West Shores. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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