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10 Best Nursing Homes in Big Fork, AR

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Big Fork is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 24 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Big Fork, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Big Fork is about $2,958, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 177 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Big Fork, AR

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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
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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.
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
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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.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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
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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.
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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Big Fork, AR

The average cost of senior living in Big Fork is $2,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mena, AR with an average of $1,500 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Big Fork, AR, vs. nearby cities

Big Fork, AR
$2,958/mo
$3,457/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Fork, AR, vs. state and national averages

Big Fork, AR
$2,958/mo
U.S. national average
$4,944/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Fork, AR, vs. other senior living options

$2,958/mo
Nursing Homes
$2,958/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Fork, 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 Big Fork vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Big Fork, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Fork, ARArkansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$2,958/mo$4,246/mo$4,944/mo
Assisted Living$3,031/mo$4,226/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$2,958/mo$4,246/mo$4,944/mo
Independent Living$2,042/mo$3,058/mo$4,159/mo
Nursing Homes
Big Fork, AR:$2,958/mo
Arkansas:$4,246/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Assisted Living
Big Fork, AR:$3,031/mo
Arkansas:$4,226/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Big Fork, AR:$2,958/mo
Arkansas:$4,246/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Independent Living
Big Fork, AR:$2,042/mo
Arkansas:$3,058/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Big Fork, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Fork 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.

Big Fork, ARAR stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Big Fork, AR

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Big Fork 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
Big Fork, AR$4,260/mo$3,772/mo+12.9%
Arkansas$4,651/mo$4,428/mo+5.0%
National$5,618/mo$5,322/mo+5.6%
Big Fork, AR
2024 average cost:$4,260/mo
2023 average cost:$3,772/mo
Percent change:+12.9%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$4,651/mo
2023 average cost:$4,428/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,322/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 nursing homes in Big Fork

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Big Fork

Atrium at Serenity Pointe in Hot Springs, AR

4.4
I think that they need a shuttle bus that accommodates those with limited mobility if they don't have one. If they have one, make sure the residents are informed. Let residents and relatives know the use policies of the Atrium. My Dad didn't think we could bring in outside food and eat it in the ...
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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.

Big Fork nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Fork nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Fork, 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 Big Fork nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Big Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Fork, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Fork nursing homes

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 Big Fork Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Fork, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Fork nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Fork, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Fork nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Fork, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Fork nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Big Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Fork, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

West Shores, Atrium at Serenity Pointe and Peachtree Mena Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Big Fork, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 24 nursing homes facilities near Big Fork, Arkansas. See the full list.

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