Official 2026 Statewide Directory

Assisted Living in Arkansas

A statewide, license-aware guide to help families compare local markets, move into the strongest city pages, and keep regulations close while they narrow the shortlist.

Fast State Navigation

Top assisted living city hubs in Arkansas

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324

Facilities listed

Statewide assisted living

138

Cities covered

4 primary city hubs

5%

Listed license data

15 listings with a license number

15

Medicare-linked records

210 listings link to an official website

Landscape Overview

The statewide view families actually need

Choosing assisted living in Arkansas usually starts broad and narrows fast. Families need to understand how deep the statewide market is, which metro areas have the strongest provider mix, and where trust signals like license numbers, Medicare-linked records, and official websites are actually visible before they start calling. SilverTech currently tracks 324 assisted living communities across 138 cities in Arkansas. Right now, 15 listings show a listed state license number, and 210 listings link to an official website.

Little Rock, Hot Springs, Rogers, and Fort Smith shape the strongest local markets, but smaller cities and suburban counties can look very different in operator mix, hospital access, and pricing. That statewide view matters because families often compare more than one market at once: the city closest to adult children, the market with stronger specialist access, and the place where the care budget can stretch further. 15 listings connect to Medicare-linked records, which gives families a stronger starting point when they want to compare care quality signals alongside what operators publish directly.

Typical monthly costs for assisted living often land in the $3,800 - $5,200 range, though acuity, unit type, therapies, and included services can move the number substantially. Arkansas Department of Human Services - Office of Long Term Care anchors the statewide oversight layer, which is why this page keeps licensing, complaint, and verification links close to the city directories. Use the top city hubs below to move into local pages, compare providers on canonical community URLs, and keep the statewide support tools in view while your short list gets smaller.

Regional Search

Top Care Hubs

Use the strongest city markets first, then widen the statewide search when you need more depth or a better fit.

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Methodology

The Gold Standard of Comparison

Licensing & oversight

Start with the state licensing layer before you compare brand claims. Families researching assisted living in Arkansas should confirm the listed license, the oversight agency, and whether complaint or inspection pathways are easy to verify.

  • State license verification
  • Complaint and inspection access

Care scope & transitions

Families usually need to compare what is included in the base rate, when a move to a higher-acuity setting might be needed, and whether a provider clearly explains care transitions across the broader state market.

  • Care scope clarity
  • Transition planning

Staffing, location, and access

The strongest statewide short lists balance staffing confidence with geography. Look at the city hubs, hospital access, commute realities for family, and whether local markets publish enough contact and website detail to support a serious first call.

  • Regional market comparison
  • Family access and logistics

Cost Considerations

Arkansas cost range

The Arkansas state median for assisted living is $4,845/month. That is 22% below the national median of $6,200/month. Costs vary by city, unit size, acuity level, and included services.

22% below national median $4,845

Official Resource Network

Official Arkansas Care Resource Network

The statewide authority layer should do more than list cities. It should connect families to regulations, license checks, public-program guidance, and advocacy resources without forcing them to leave the care search.

Verified data Built from statewide licensing context, public records, and canonical city pages that keep trust signals visible.

Additional Arkansas Markets

More city directories across the state

Fayetteville 9 assisted living communities Conway 8 assisted living communities Jonesboro 8 assisted living communities Springdale 8 assisted living communities Bentonville 7 assisted living communities North Little Rock 6 assisted living communities Russellville 6 assisted living communities Batesville 5 assisted living communities Benton 5 assisted living communities El Dorado 5 assisted living communities Mountain Home 5 assisted living communities Pine Bluff 5 assisted living communities Van Buren 5 assisted living communities Bryant 4 assisted living communities Cabot 4 assisted living communities Harrison 4 assisted living communities Prescott 4 assisted living communities Texarkana 4 assisted living communities Arkadelphia 3 assisted living communities Bella Vista 3 assisted living communities Camden 3 assisted living communities Crossett 3 assisted living communities Heber Springs 3 assisted living communities Magnolia 3 assisted living communities Malvern 3 assisted living communities Monticello 3 assisted living communities Paragould 3 assisted living communities Pocahontas 3 assisted living communities Searcy 3 assisted living communities Ash Flat 2 assisted living communities Ashdown 2 assisted living communities Barling 2 assisted living communities Blytheville 2 assisted living communities Clarksville 2 assisted living communities DE Witt 2 assisted living communities Eureka Springs 2 assisted living communities Fairfield Bay 2 assisted living communities Fordyce 2 assisted living communities Forrest City 2 assisted living communities Glenwood 2 assisted living communities Holiday Island 2 assisted living communities Hope 2 assisted living communities Hot Springs Village 2 assisted living communities Huntsville 2 assisted living communities Lonoke 2 assisted living communities Maumelle 2 assisted living communities Mena 2 assisted living communities Mountain View 2 assisted living communities Nashville 2 assisted living communities Newport 2 assisted living communities Piggott 2 assisted living communities Sheridan 2 assisted living communities Sherwood 2 assisted living communities Star City 2 assisted living communities Waldron 2 assisted living communities Walnut Ridge 2 assisted living communities West Memphis 2 assisted living communities Wynne 2 assisted living communities Alma 1 assisted living community Atkins 1 assisted living community Beebe 1 assisted living community Benson 1 assisted living community Berryville 1 assisted living community Booneville 1 assisted living community Brinkley 1 assisted living community Bullhead City 1 assisted living community Calico Rock 1 assisted living community Carlisle 1 assisted living community Casa Grande 1 assisted living community Cave City 1 assisted living community Centerton 1 assisted living community Charleston 1 assisted living community Chinle 1 assisted living community Clinton 1 assisted living community Corning 1 assisted living community Danville 1 assisted living community Dardanelle 1 assisted living community DE Queen 1 assisted living community Dermott 1 assisted living community Des Arc 1 assisted living community Dierks 1 assisted living community Dumas 1 assisted living community England 1 assisted living community Farmington 1 assisted living community Flagstaff 1 assisted living community Flippin 1 assisted living community Gassville 1 assisted living community Gosnell 1 assisted living community Greenbrier 1 assisted living community Greenwood 1 assisted living community Harrisburg 1 assisted living community Hazen 1 assisted living community Helena 1 assisted living community Jacksonville 1 assisted living community Jasper 1 assisted living community Judsonia 1 assisted living community Kingman 1 assisted living community Lake City 1 assisted living community Lake Village 1 assisted living community Manila 1 assisted living community Marianna 1 assisted living community Marion 1 assisted living community Marked Tree 1 assisted living community Marshall 1 assisted living community Mccrory 1 assisted living community Melbourne 1 assisted living community Mesa 1 assisted living community Monette 1 assisted living community Morrilton 1 assisted living community Mount Ida 1 assisted living community Mt. Ida 1 assisted living community Murfreesboro 1 assisted living community Osceola 1 assisted living community Paris 1 assisted living community Payson 1 assisted living community Pea Ridge 1 assisted living community Peoria 1 assisted living community Perryville 1 assisted living community Prairie Grove 1 assisted living community Prescott Valley 1 assisted living community Rector 1 assisted living community Rison 1 assisted living community Salem 1 assisted living community Siloam Springs 1 assisted living community Stamps 1 assisted living community Stuttgart 1 assisted living community Sun City West 1 assisted living community Taylor 1 assisted living community Trumann 1 assisted living community Tucson 1 assisted living community Warren 1 assisted living community White Hall 1 assisted living community Yellville 1 assisted living community Yuma 1 assisted living community

More Care Types in Arkansas

Other senior care options statewide

Families often research multiple care types before deciding. Here are the other options available across Arkansas.