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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Story, AR
The cost of independent living in Story is about $2,773 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 27 options. Read 283 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Ida, Pearcy and Black Springs.
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9.9
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101 reviews
Our two-bedroom apartment is well-designed and spacious. The nurses and other staff are friendly and attentive. Any problem that arises is taken care of quickly and effectively. Meals are usually quite good,...
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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9.6
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13 reviews
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...
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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9.6
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25 reviews
We moved my independent mom from WI to AR to be closer to us. With my wife's parents being long time residents here, we knew it was the perfect place. She enjoys the activities, the friends she's made, and...
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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21 reviews
I love going to see the residents in Brookdale and enjoying the "family night dinner" with them and craft projects. Also, an outstanding staff and program.
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.
Do more of what you loveLiving room or magical fort for the grandkids? It’s your choice. At our community, your apartment will have plenty of room to entertain. With several floorplans to choose from, you have access to both Independent Living and Assisted Living so you’ll have the...
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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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34 reviews
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...
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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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.
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.
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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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...
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 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.
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
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: 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: 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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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
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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.
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
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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 Story, AR
The average cost of senior living in Story is $2,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mena, AR with an average of $945 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Story, AR vs. nearby cities
Story, AR
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Story, AR vs. the state and national average
Story, AR
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Story vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Story, AR by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Story over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Story
Recent reviews for independent living in Story
West Shores in Hot Springs, AR
5.0
My husband stayed at West Shores for 10 days while I was out of town. The care he received was exactly what we had hoped-for. He made friends that he ate with, went to exercise class, and even had a lift reclining chair in his apartment. When the need arises again, we will be back to West ...
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Brookdale Russellville
4.8
Nice apartments, very clean, employees are super friendly, lots of activities, in house hair dresser. it has been a pleasant experience so far
Brookfield Hot Springs
4.8
Brookfield is a very pleasant place with very caring staff. They have been extremely helpful in many different ways: transportation to medical appointments and provision of information to name a couple. The medical professional on staff are very nice and helpful also. I picked this facility ...
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Story independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Story independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Story, 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 Story 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 Story partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Story, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.8%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.8%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Story 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 Story communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Story, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Story 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 Story offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Story, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.6%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
45.4%
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The Clearspring, West Shores and Brookfield Hot Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Story, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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