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10 Best Nursing Homes in Smeltzer, AR
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Smeltzer 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 51 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Smeltzer, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Smeltzer is about $4,167, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 127 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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9.5
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22 reviews
What we like the most about Brookdale Fort Smith is that they all keep me involved in every aspect of her being there. Yes, we would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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6 reviews
AIl the staff treat my dad like he is family. He is greeted by name by all the staff. They check on him throughout the day and evening to see that his needs are met. I know from personal experience that...
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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9.2
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8 reviews
Very attentive, caring. They appear genuinely happy doing their job which means so much to family knowing they are in a place that cares. The facility is well maintained and clean.
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.
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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8.0
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13 reviews
The staff is very attentive. Mom loves the activities and the Activity Director . They really make the residence feel special. I know that my mom is safe and taken care of.
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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8.0
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36 reviews
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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7.9
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10 reviews
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
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.
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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6.8
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5 reviews
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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1.0
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9 reviews
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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9.7
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15 reviews
Staff is great. Facilities are nice. Food is improving but variety is limited. I do not understand my it seems smaller the room the more expensive it is.
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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8.5
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2 reviews
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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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.
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: 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: 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
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: 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, 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
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: 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
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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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...
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Cost of nursing homes in Smeltzer, AR
The average cost of senior living in Smeltzer is $4,167 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Branch, AR with an average of $3,596 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Smeltzer, AR vs. nearby cities
Smeltzer, AR
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Smeltzer, AR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Smeltzer vs. other types of senior living
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Smeltzer over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Smeltzer
Recent reviews for nursing homes 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.
Heritage Grove at Tahlequah Assisted Living
4.9
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 her.
The schedule they implement has helped my mom a great deal. The well-made balanced ...
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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 nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smeltzer nursing homes 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 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 Smeltzer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.3%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smeltzer 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 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
26.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smeltzer 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 Smeltzer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smeltzer, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith, Brookdale Fort Smith and Brookfield Fort Smith are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Smeltzer, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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