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Memory care in Smeltzer offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Smeltzer is about $4,184 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 29 communities, read 118 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Brookdale Fort Smith
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33 Floor plans available
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Overall, I am pleased with this facility and would recommend it. The staff are friendly and try really hard. Given the nature of the situations with which they deal, it is just difficult. There have been...
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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My loved one is currently a resident at Brookfield Fort Smith. Her experience at this facility has been great so far. She's had no complaints. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care...
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.
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Photo of Heritage Grove at Tahlequah Assisted Living
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I'm happy with my ability to easily contact and interact with the staff at Heritage Grove. Staff are helpful and cooperative and a ready resource for information about my mom and what's happening with...
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.
This Is The Good LifeTucked away on four picturesque acres in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, you will discover an assisted living community that provides you with personalized care plans, warm and friendly neighbors, a dedicated care team and a community calendar with countless opportunities to make the...
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8.1
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36 reviews
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Brookstone was a great place for my dad he ended up at North Hills for a bit and they were fantastic! He died during his stay at NorthHills and they were just awesome after he passed, very caring and...
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.
Welcome to Brookstone, the first Assisted Living II community in Northwest Arkansas- serving the community for over 22 years!Brookstone is a company built on love that spans generations. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, we are dedicated to cultivating a community that invites you to live, love,...
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Every family has such a unique situation. I could not say that I'd recommend for everyone. But for someone who has the same desires as our family, it could be a good fit. We picked this community because my...
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.
Peachtree Village of FarmingtonAt Peachtree Village of Farmington, an assisted living community located in the heart of Farmington, Arkansas, we take pride in offering a beautiful location with ample space and well-cared for grounds. We’re located right off I-540 for easy access for family and...
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It is a very nice place to have your loved one. The communication with the staff to the family is good. My loved one complains about the food. They don't care for the food overall. There was one time I...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Clear Creek Memory Care is a purpose-driven community creating highly engaged and specialized resident-centered environments, where life revolves around close and continued contact with people, nature, and the arts. Our purpose is to Protect, Engage, and Love people living with memory loss. We...
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44 Floor plans available
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We like our room with its view of a hayfield behind us and our private patio. We are continually working with the food director to provide a quality diet. The size of the room was very important--larger...
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.
The Bungalows at Fayetteville is a Level II Phoenix Senior Living Community where 24 hour care meets a new world of possibilities. We provide assisted living services in apartment style settings. A trained staff of CNA's and LPN's are here 24 hour per day for medical assistance and activities of...
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My grandfather has had a wonderful experience at Heritage Inn Retirement Center.He is doing very well, he enjoys it a lot. The environment is very clean no concerns there at all. The staff is what makes the...
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.
Heritage Inn can offer you peace of mind and the chance to be part of a social community. You can choose from a studio, one, or two bedroom private apartment. The apartments are unfurnished allowing you to create your own personal living style with your favorite furnishings and possessions....
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Peachtree is beautiful. Staff is so happy and lovable with the residents. It is very clean and well taken care of. The food is good and my family members is very well taken care of. My visit went very well....
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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5 on all categories. Everyone was very kind and it is a beautiful facility. The food is good. I recommend without reservation.
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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Photo of Hope's Creek, Inc.
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.
Photo of Heritage Village of Booneville
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.
Photo of J L K Enterprises, Inc.
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.
Photo of Dalton's Place at Waldron
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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I have lived in this place for 8 years! I would bring my friends and family in any time!
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.
Photo of Better Home Living
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.
Photo of Go Ye Village Senior Living a CCRC
44 Photos available
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.
Go Ye Village first opened its doors in 1977. With nearly 40 years of service to Seniors the Village has become the premier Senior Living Community in Northeast Oklahoma. Just recently in 2015 we received accreditation with the BBB. We have also been selected as Tahlequah's best retirement...

Cost of memory care in Smeltzer, AR

The average cost of senior living in Smeltzer is $4,184 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, AR with an average of $3,213 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Smeltzer, AR vs. nearby cities

Smeltzer, AR
$4,184/mo
$4,290/mo
$4,455/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Smeltzer, AR vs. the state and national average

Smeltzer, AR
$4,184/mo
U.S. national average
$4,989/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Smeltzer vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,184/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Smeltzer, AR by room type

Semi-Private
$4,378/mo
Studio
$4,135/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,817/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,414/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Smeltzer over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Smeltzer

Recent reviews for memory care in Smeltzer

Providence Assisted Living in Clarksville, AR

5.0
Grandpa is adjusting to this very family like atmosphere. I am very impressed with how well the facility is taken care of. Everyone there seems to genuinely care about the tenants living there. I am very happy with Herritage Inn.

Brookdale Fort Smith

4.6
I would recommend the Brookdale Fort Smith community. The people there are very caring. My mom seems happy. My mom is in one of the larger rooms. I was looking for more care and 24/7 nurse availability and Brookdale Fort Smith has that.

The Bungalows at Fayetteville

4.3
What we really like about The Bungalows at Fayetteville is the friendliness of the staff and the strong focus of team work they have. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.

Smeltzer review score based on 43 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 20 Smeltzer memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smeltzer review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Smeltzer review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Smeltzer, AR20 facilities
7.9
Van Buren, AR28 facilities
7.5
Kibler, AR18 facilities

Review subcategories for Smeltzer memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 43 reviews of 20 Smeltzer memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Smeltzer resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Smeltzer, AR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Smeltzer memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smeltzer memory care 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 care services in Smeltzer memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Smeltzer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smeltzer memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Smeltzer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smeltzer memory care

Memory care 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
30%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Smeltzer memory care

Our memory care 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
15%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smeltzer memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Smeltzer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peachtree Village of Fort Smith, Brookdale Fort Smith and Brookfield Fort Smith are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smeltzer, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 29 memory care facilities near Smeltzer, Arkansas. See the full list.

The 29 memory care facilities near you in Smeltzer, Arkansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Smeltzer, Arkansas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Smeltzer, Arkansas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Smeltzer, Arkansas ranges from $795 to $7075. The average Memory Care cost in Smeltzer, Arkansas is $4,184. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Smeltzer, Arkansas typically starts at $795. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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