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The 7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Smith, AR

7 communities near Fort Smith, Arkansas

Brookdale Fort Smith

5501 Duncan Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903Assisted LivingMemory Care

Stop worrying about the house and start planning how you want to spend your days. Whether you’re looking for assisted living or memory care, Brookdale Fort Smith has care options to meet your changing needs. Located in the mountains of the Ozark National Forest and the Ouachita National Forest, our community has the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it, like bathing, dressing and managin...

Peachtree Village of Fort Smith

1500 Fresno Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901Assisted Living

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Mercy Crest Retirement Living

1300 Strozier Lane, Barling, AR 72923Assisted Living

"Mercy crest has been such a blessing to my friend who moved in a month ago. They have loved on him and he has felt their love! He loves eating with everyone 3 times a day. He loves playing bingo, painting and any activities they have. He is deaf, but that doesn’t hinder him or the staff at Mercy Crest from communicating. He loves teaching sign language to everyone! Louise has worked hard to help..." - Roxana

Brookfield Assisted Living

2300 Fianna Oaks Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72908Assisted Living

No description available

Woodcrest Living Center

P.O. Box 11495, Fort Smith, AR 72917Assisted Living

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Hope's Creek

2502 Fayetteville Road, Van Buren, AR 72956Assisted Living

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Memory Lane Level II

1012 Fayetteville Road, Van Buren, AR 72956Assisted LivingMemory Care

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Cost of assisted living in Fort Smith area

According to Seniorly’s 2023-2024 pricing data, families are paying an average of $4,675 per month for assisted living communities in Fort Smith. The national average for assisted living costs in 2023 was $5,844. Overall, assisted living costs in Fort Smith are 20% lower than the national average.

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The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for Assisted Living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.

$5,477/mo

Van Buren

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Cost of care trends and insights for Fort Smith, AR

How are Assisted Living costs Fort Smith this year?

Assisted Living prices have fallen an average of 3.41% a year since last year. Below is the median cost each year and its percent decrease, according to our proprietary data. On average, assisted living in Fort Smith, AR is $4,675/mo.

Montly median cost for assisted living, 1 bedroom: Fort Smith, AR (2023)

$4,675

-3.41% year over year

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Number of assisted living communities in Fort Smith, AR

Number of assisted living communities in Sebastian County

Assisted Living amenities in Fort Smith, AR

100% of these assisted living have walking paths

75% of these assisted living offer resident-run activities

75% of these assisted living offer fitness activities

50% of these assisted living are verified

Average Seniorly Community Score in Fort Smith, AR

7.7

Very good

Seniorly Community Score

What is Seniorly Community Score?

The Seniorly Community Score is a comprehensive and unbiased rating system that takes into account multiple factors crucial to senior living quality. We've meticulously analyzed thousands of senior living communities across the country to create an innovative and accurate assessment of each community's strengths and offerings. The Seniorly Community Score employs a user-friendly scale from 1 to 10, with 10 signifying an exceptional senior living community and 1 representing the lower end of quality, ensuring an easy-to-understand and transparent evaluation for families.

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3.8

Van Buren

2 assisted living communities

Get to know Fort Smith area

Demographics

Total population: 87,743

34% of population is 50+ years old, 15% is 65+ years old

Median income: $45,399

The poverty rate is 6% higher for this region compared to the Arkansas state average, which is 15%

Diversity

10% of population identify themselves as Black, 6% as Asian, 20% as Hispanic, and 65% as White

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $725 per month

Nearby access to 0 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 0 park

Crime rate: 463 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 75 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 62 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 4.4 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0.1% of people are exposed to violations

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Nursing Homes

For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery. Nursing Homes are also known as skilled nursing facilities.

Memory Care

A supervised and secured community designed to support engagement and quality of life for residents living with dementia.

Compare Fort Smith area average monthly costs for Assisted Living

Compare assisted living cost to nearby cities	Average monthly cost
Fort Smith	$3,470
Van Buren	$3,990
Tahlequah	$3,408
Fayetteville	$3,351
Springdale	$3,135
Muskogee	$3,637
Rogers	$3,707
Russellville	$3,569
Bella Vista	$3,583
Eureka Springs	$3,409
Mcalester	$3,436

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Assisted Living Facilities near Fort Smith, Arkansas

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The 7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Smith, AR

Brookdale Fort Smith

Peachtree Village of Fort Smith

Mercy Crest Retirement Living

Brookfield Assisted Living

Woodcrest Living Center

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Hope's Creek

Memory Lane Level II

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Cost of assisted living in Fort Smith area

Compare average cost of assisted living in Fort Smith, AR with county, state and national averages

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Cost of care trends and insights for Fort Smith, AR

How are Assisted Living costs Fort Smith this year?

Get to know assisted living in Fort Smith, AR

Assisted Living amenities in Fort Smith, AR

Average Seniorly Community Score in Fort Smith, AR

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Get to know Fort Smith area

Demographics

Total population: 87,743

Median income: $45,399

Diversity

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $725 per month

Nearby access to 0 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 0 park

Crime rate: 463 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 75 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 62 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 4.4 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0.1% of people are exposed to violations

Explore other types of communities in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Nursing Homes

Memory Care

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Assisted Living Facilities near Fort Smith, Arkansas