When it comes to finding a retirement community, Arkansas offers an abundance of choices, from small cottages and cozy apartments to spacious homes. Below is a sampling of some of the communities and facilities that offer delightful living in Arkansas. (Advertisers in bold.)

Central Arkansas

300 Third Tower
Little Rock/501-324-3003

Built in 2007, this 18-story luxury condominium high rise located downtown is filled with units that range in size from 850-3,000 square feet. On-site amenities include a gourmet market and restaurant, exercise facility, pool and spa, salon, recycling center, wine and spirits store and rooftop deck and party room.

Andover Place
Little Rock/501-224-0441

This apartment community’s monthly rental fee also includes three meals daily, weekly housekeeping, transportation, scheduled activities and beauty/barber shops. Managers live on the premises, and an intercom is in each apartment.

Arkansas Capital Commerce Center
Little Rock/501-376-6555

Standing 12 stories high, this downtown mixed-use building consists of 16 units ranging in size from 685-3,300 square feet. Sold as shells, owners have the ability to configure their residence exactly how they like. On-site amenities include gated parking and security.

Audubon Pointe
Maumelle/501-851-1821

Subsidized by HUD and designed for disabled persons and people age 62 and older, this independent-living environment’s amenities include a game room, salon and transportation for shopping only. Security is provided.

Cabot
Cabot/501-843-2136

One of the fastest-growing communities in Arkansas, Cabot is located 20 minutes from Little Rock. As a result, it is close to all the big-city amenities but maintains a small-town atmosphere. SEE AD ON PAGE 11.

Central Arkansas Foundation Homes
Bryant/501-315-2022

Central Arkansas Foundation is a custom home builder with more than 50 floor plans available that serves Central Arkansas and surrounding counties. Normal construction time is 18-20 weeks, with some plans as low as $50 per square foot. Most credit approvals are made within 24 hours. SEE AD ON PAGE 31.

Chenal Heights Assisted-living
Little Rock/501-821-1555

This luxury assisted-living community features beautifully designed interiors, gourmet meals, housekeeping, linen and concierge services and more. Chenal Heights has a 24-hour on-site staff.

Chenal Valley
Little Rock/800-848-9559

A vibrant and thriving community with more than a decade of growth, Chenal Valley offers a variety of homes in many beautiful neighborhoods. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation, fine dining, championship golf, shopping and other amenities.

College Square Retirement Community
Conway/501-327-6227

This apartment-style, independent-living retirement community is owned and operated by the University of Central Arkansas. Services includes three meals per day Monday through Saturday with brunch on Sunday, housekeeping, scheduled transportation and activities. All utilities except telephone are provided.

Conway
Conway/501-327-7788

Just minutes from the capital city, Conway is a vibrant community with endless opportunities for culture, recreation and shopping. It is home to three colleges, a thriving business community, scenic lakes and parks.

The Country Club of Arkansas
Maumelle/501-851-0099

The road to the lifestyle you’ve always wanted leads to The Country Club of Arkansas. Located just 20-minutes from downtown Little Rock in lovely Maumelle, it seems a world away. This intimate community of luxury homes surrounded by lush forests and a stunning golf course offers easy access to shops, restaurants and schools while maintaining its relaxed atmosphere and family-friendly feel.

Crown Point Retirement Center
Sheridan/870- 942-4623

Crown Point Retirement Center is designed to respect the individual needs of those who require some assistance in daily activities but do not require 24-hour skilled medical care. The facility offers numerous, specialized amenities with all of the comforts of home.

First Security Center
Little Rock/501-376-6555

This 14-story mixed-use building built in 2004 boasts unparalleled river and skyline views. The 24 condos on the top four floors get the best glimpse – the rest of the building consists of a hotel, bank, and office space. Located near numerous businesses in the River Market, the building’s on-site amenities include a fitness center, on-premise security and enclosed and secure parking.

Foxwood Estates
Little Rock/501-851-0099

Foxwood Estates offers three- to seven-acre tracts in a gated estate community, conveniently located near Little Rock amenities.

Good Shepherd Ecumenical Retirement Center
Little Rock/501-224-7200

This 399-unit retirement community, set on 145 acres adjacent to Camp Aldersgate and minutes from Baptist Health Medical Center, offers access to wellness programs, beauty salons, libraries, chapels, fitness and exercise facilities and transportation services.

Greenbriar Retirement Center of Jacksonville
Jacksonville/501-982-5545

Greenbriar offers assisted- and independent-living with a small, homelike atmosphere. Suites are available for singles, married couples and roommates and include meals, transportation, housekeeping service, 24-hour staff, health and medication monitoring and utilities.

Harding Place
Searcy/501-305-3100

Owned by Harding University, this independent-living retirement community offers four floor plans, each with individually controlled thermostats, sprinklers and smoke alarms. The monthly rent includes two meals Monday through Saturday and brunch on Sunday, most utilities, housekeeping services, maintenance, 24-hour staff and transportation.

Jacksonville
Jacksonville/501-982-1511

As the third-largest city in the Little Rock metropolitan area, Jacksonville maintains the surroundings of a small-town environment while being near the capital city’s amenities. This warm, friendly community is home to Little Rock Air Force Base and offers a wealth of benefits for businesses and residents.  

Lonoke Nursing & Rehab Center
Lonoke/501-676-2600

Catlett Care offers companionship, 24- hour staffing, three home-cooked meals a day plus snacks, linen and housekeeping service, health and medication monitoring, creative daily activities and local transportation.

Majestic Pointe
Maumelle/501-851-0099

Majestic Pointe lots offer beautiful views of Pinnacle Mountain, the Arkansas River and convenient access to Central Arkansas amenities.

Mound Lake
Scott/501-851-0099

This gated lakefront community with views of Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park offers quiet, suburban living just minutes from downtown Little Rock.

North Little Rock
North Little Rock/501-975-8888

Adjacent to the Arkansas River and the city of Little Rock on the other side, North Little Rock’s neighborhoods run the gamut from downtown living to lakeside homes. Several major health care facilities, restaurants, retailers and more offer residents plenty to do, all from the convenient center of the state.

Parkstone Place Retirement Center
North Little Rock/501-771-1228

Designed for people age 55 and older, this apartment-style independent-living center’s monthly rental fee includes breakfast and lunch daily, weekly housekeeping services and most utilities. Other offerings include an exercise room, a beauty/barber shop, a library, a craft room, a pool table, a chapel and limited transportation.

Parkway Village
Little Rock/501-202-1626

This 87-acre independent-living facility in west Little Rock includes a dining hall, convenience store, fitness center, swimming pool, beauty/barber shop, chapel and library. Several floor plans are available ranging from 475 to 2,500 square feet.

Pleasant Hills Retirement Community
Little Rock/501-225-9405

Pleasant Hills is a place for seniors who want to maintain their lifestyle without the responsibilities of running a household. Choose from a selection of apartment floor plans and enjoy restaurant-style dining, housekeeping services, and exercise and wellness programs. A monthly fee includes two meals daily, a special 24-hour emergency call system in each unit, local transportation and more.

Presbyterian Village
Little Rock/501-225-1615

Presbyterian Village is a continuing-care retirement facility for adults age 62 and older that offers dental care, local transportation, beauty shops, an exercise room, housekeeping, a 24-hour emergency call system and more.

Rainwater Flats
Little Rock/501-376-6555

Located near the River Market and next door to historic Trapnall Hall, this three-story building contains 20 units ranging in size from 915-1,807 square feet.

River Market Tower
Little Rock/501-379-8915

The latest residential addition to the downtown Little Rock skyline, this 19-story luxury high-rise is filled with units that range in size from 750-5,000 square feet. On-site amenities include a fully landscaped and gated courtyard with gardens, outdoor fire pit, swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, putting green, ground floor retail shops and fitness center.

Searcy
Searcy/501-268-2458

Nestled in the foothills of the Ozarks with the farm-and bottomland of the Delta to the south and east, Searcy citizens can take advantage of a wide variety of recreational and business pursuits. Its citizens, city leaders and business community have worked diligently to create a lovely family-sized town and to maintain a healthy lifestyle that’s environmentally friendly.

Trillium Park
Conway/501-513-4300

Residents choose from studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Services include an emergency call system, three daily meals and housekeeping and linen service. Most utilities are paid. Trillium Park also has a recreation room, garden, library, salon, scheduled transportation and organized activities.

Tupelo Pointe
Jacksonville/501-851-0099

Tupelo Pointe is Jacksonville’s newest lake community featuring energy-efficient homes. With large lots and magnificent views, you won’t find a nicer place to call home. Located only 15 minutes from downtown Little Rock and 10 minutes from the Air Force Base, this neighborhood is the perfect place to live.

Village Park of Conway
Conway/501-327-6428

Village Park offers independent-living and residential care/assisted-living. Monthly fees include three meals a day, most utilities, 24-hour on-site management, housekeeping and laundry services. Residents also enjoy activities, medication assistance, transportation and a TV/game room. Private pay and Medicaid are accepted for monthly fees.

The Villas at Northwood Creek
North Little Rock/501-352-7777

Designed around four single-story complexes, The Villas in North Little Rock are a retirement community with a small-town feel. Amenities include a swimming pool, chipping and putting green, exercise room and a guest cottage for visitors.

Woodland Heights
Little Rock/501-224-4242

This luxury independent-living retirement community offers studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments in several different floor plans. The privately owned, gated community features an indoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool, a fitness center, a billiard room, a library, weekly housekeeping service, gourmet dining, a barber shop/beauty salon, scheduled transportation to doctors and shopping, and 24-hour security. It’s close to three of Arkansas’s best medical facilities. Small pets welcome.

Woodlands Edge
Little Rock/501-954-9816

Set among acres of beautiful land in west Little Rock, this neighborhood works in harmony with ecological landmarks to preserve the land’s heritage. Miles of trails meander through the untouched forest and meadows, providing recreational opportunities beyond the community pool, tennis courts, playground and picnic areas.

The Delta

Dumas Assisted-living
Dumas/870-382-2609

Residents at Dumas Assisted-living enjoy a home-like atmosphere and a choice of one- or two-room living spaces. Amenities include front and back porches on the facility, a beauty shop, laundry service, 24-hour staffing and three meals daily. One-room spaces are $1,230 and two-room spaces are $1,400.

Jonesboro
Jonesboro/870-932-6691

Jonesboro is one of the state’s fastest growing cities. Its favorable climate, affordable housing, low crime rate, growing medical community and abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities make it an ideal place to retire.

South Wind Heights Retirement
Jonesboro/870-932-9288

This retirement complex offers varied apartment floor plans. No lease is required and amenities include three meals a day, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping, linen service, free laundry facilities and social activities.

St. Bernards Village
Jonesboro/870-932-8141

Operated by St. Bernards Healthcare, this community provides assisted-care and independent-living apartments, as well as cottage homes. Residents receive meals, housekeeping, transportation and on-site security and also have access to on-site salons, an ice cream parlor/coffee shop and an exercise room.

Wesley on the Ridge
Joneboro/870-932-2462

This facility offers affordable living with one-bedroom apartments featuring a community room, library, craft room, salon and computer lab. Residents also may attend worship services and Bible studies on the premises.

Westminister Village of the Mid-South
Blytheville/800-914-2516

The former Eaker Air Force Base in the Mississippi River Delta has been transformed into a retirement community with homes that come in seven floor plans. Westminster also offers a swimming pool, craft hut, computer lab, library and a woodworking shop.

The Ouachitas

Country Club Village
Hot Springs/501-624-6435

Country Club Village features cottages and apartments, all with kitchens. There is no lease or buy-in required. The monthly fee includes daily meals, maid service, cable, activities, linen service, an exercise room, transportation and a library.

The Crossing at Malvern
Malvern/501-467-8488

This brand new, state-of-the-art assisted-living community has all of the comforts of home including numerous specialized amenities.

Crown Trace Villa
Hot Springs/501-623-6308

This affordable retirement complex of variously-sized apartments offers three meals daily, weekly housekeeping, linen services, maintenance, on-site management, 24-hour emergency assistance, activities, scheduled transportation, individual thermostats and senior care. The complex also offers barber and beauty shops, an on-site library, a TV room and activity rooms.

Diamondhead Resort Community
Hot Springs/501-262-2620

Located on Lake Catherine, Diamondhead is a 2,300-acre gated community. Only 10 minutes from Hot Springs, the community features an 18-hole, PGA-sanctioned golf course complete with driving range and pro shop. Residents enjoy 24-hour security, a full-service marina, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a restaurant and tennis courts.

Garrett Manor
Hot Springs/501-525-1725

Garrett Manor offers a variety of services ranging from independent- to assisted-living so that it’s able to accommodate residents’ changing needs.

Good Samaritan Society – Hot Springs Village
Hot Springs Village/501-922-2000

Operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, the campus features variously-sized apartments as well as twin homes. The campus offers a complete continuum of care.

Hot Springs Village
Hot Springs Village/501-915-9940

This gated community offers more than 20 miles of wooded walking trails, seven recreation lakes, nine championship golf courses, 16 tennis courts, a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, a community center and a performing arts center. Hot Springs Village offers affordable homes, friendly neighbors, low taxes and quality healthcare.

Mena
Mena/479-394-8355

Surrounded by Ouachita National Forest and tucked at the foot of Rich Mountain, Mena is surrounded by scenic beauty. A community college, health system and numerous businesses make it a convenient place to live.

Red Oak Ridge
Hot Springs/501-262-3080

Red Oak Ridge includes Red Oak Circle, Dellmere and Garden’s Gate. Those relocating to Red Oak Ridge will enjoy beautiful landscapes and architecture as well as spacious home sites. Red Oak Ridge is minutes from Hot Springs’ best recreational activities, including Lake Hamilton, Lake Ouachita and Lake Catherine.

West Shores
Hot Springs/501-767-1200

This community of variously-sized apartments offers independent- and assisted-living programs. The monthly fee includes three meals daily, weekly housekeeping and linen service, transportation, 24-hour emergency assistance and scheduled activities.

The Ozarks

Bella Vista Village
Bella Vista/866-242-1361

Located in Arkansas’s beautiful northwest corner, Bella Vista Village has something for everyone, including eight golf courses, seven lakes, five clubhouses with dining facilities, parks, tennis courts, swimming pools, social programs, fitness centers and walking trails.

Butterfield Trail Village
Fayetteville/479-442-7220

This nonprofit retirement community offers apartments, cottages and village homes and gourmet meals. The staff provides transportation, 24-hour security, a library, a spa and a woodworking shop. Year-round swimming, scheduled activities, a putting green and a garden are also available.

Cherokee Village
Cherokee Village/870-257-5522

This 15,000-acre community offers living accommodations from modest cabins to lake and golf course homes. The village includes two recreation centers, two championship 18-hole golf courses, a full-service marina, more than 100 social clubs and seven lakes.

Clinton
Clinton/501-745-6500

Picturesquely located at the south fork of the Little Red River, Clinton near outdoor playgrounds like Greers Ferry Lake and the Ozark National Forest, as well as larger cities like Little Rock and Fayetteville. About 2,500 people call Clinton home.

Concordia of Bella Vista
Bella Vista/479-855-3714

Concordia of Bella Vista offers 35 one- and two-story townhouses with appliances, deck or patio, and garage or carport. The facility also has 116 apartments with six floor plans. Concordia provides residents with 24-hour security, one meal per day, an emergency call system, a wellness clinic, transportation, housekeeping, home maintenance and
lawn care.

Fairfield Bay
Fairfield Bay/888-244-4386

This resort community is located on Greers Ferry Lake in the Ozark foothills. The 40,000-acre lake is popular for fishing, water skiing and boating, and the resort operates a full-service marina. Several championship golf courses grace the area. Sugarloaf Mountain features a 1.6-mile nature trail that showcases a variety of sandstone formations.

Fayetteville
Fayetteville/479-718-7600

Home to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is a bustling, progressive city of approximately 70,000 people. Regularly recognized by national media as a great place to live and work, Fayetteville is part of Northwest Arkansas’s urban corridor and offers much of what any major metropolitan area would in a scenic setting.

Gardens of Arkanshire
Springdale/479-750-1131

Arkanshire offers apartments available on a monthly rental basis with no buy-in fees or leases. Services include one to three meals a day, housekeeping, transportation, cable television and planned activities. Garden homes with all major appliances are also available.

Good Samaritan Society – Indian Rock Village
Fairfield Bay/501-884-3210

Operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Indian Rock Village is designed exclusively for people age 50 and older. Apartments provide amenities including private balconies or patios, covered carports/golf cart storage, monthly housekeeping, storage areas and group activities.

Good Samaritan Society – Mountain Home
Mountain Home/870-425-2494

This village is a combination of retirement apartments and duplex units for independent-living. Offerings include worship services, transportation, security, housekeeping, linen service and maintenance.

Greers Ferry Lake/Little Red River Association
Fairfield Bay/888-490-4357

The Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red River area of Arkansas offers exceptional opportunities to explore the great out-of-doors. Whether your tastes run to fishing, boating and other fun on the water or golfing, hiking, biking and hunting, this is a place where you can do it all.

Harrison
Harrison/888-283-2163

Recently named one of the “100 Best Small Towns in America,” this picturesque town of 13,000 in the Ozark Mountains is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation for retirees. And with a climate that showcases all four seasons, a moderate cost of living, a myriad of activities and homespun family values that appeal to many who grew up during a simpler time, it’s easy to see why.

Innisfree Senior Living Community
Rogers/479-636-7363

Innisfree offers independent- and assisted-living apartments and cottages with full kitchens. Services include Lifeline, meals, housekeeping, transportation, activities and personal care assistance. Amenities include gracious dining with delicious food, library, chapel, beauty shop, game rooms, swimming pool, ice cream parlor and beautifully furnished common areas. No buy-in or endowment required. SEE AD ON PAGE 72.

Legacy Village
Bentonville/479-271-2387

These professionally designed homes are surrounded by the beauty, excitement and hometown atmosphere of Northwest Arkansas. Every living area exhibits accessible design features for age-appropriate use. Senior lifestyle campus options include garden homes, Crystal View Cooperative Apartments and Green House Assisted-living.

Mountain Home
Mountain Home/800-822-3536

Nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, the Mountain Home area is one of the more popular retirement spots in the country. With two large lakes, three rivers and beautiful mountain scenery, Mountain Home exemplifies The Natural State.

Mountain View
Mountain View/888-679-2859

With Mountain View’s relaxed lifestyle, mild climate, low tax base and moderate cost of living, it’s no wonder that so many who come to visit decide to stay for a lifetime, especially after learning about the real estate opportunities. The Ozark Mountain town combines the charm of yesterday with the conveniences of today.

Nantucket Apartments
Fayetteville/479-442-4132

Exclusively for persons age 55 and older, this independent-living facility is situated on a lake and features a community center equipped with a kitchen, craft room, laundry room and post office. Planned activities include bingo and monthly socials. All utilities are paid except cable, telephone and electric.

Ozark Acres
Williford/870-966-4811

This 500-acre community is less than 10 miles east of Hardy. Seasonal residents add to the population during the peak seasons. Amenities include two lakes, fishing, swimming, boating, a clubhouse and fire and ambulance service.

Peachtree Village North
Farmington/479-267-3335

Nestled at the base of the Ozark foothills, the variously-sized apartments have an emergency response system and 24-hour on-site management. Other services and amenities include dining, housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, beauty salon, library and activities. Raised-bed gardening is available, and pets are welcome.

River Oaks Village
Searcy/501-268-4169

Owned by White County Medical Center, this independent- and assisted-living facility’s monthly rental fee includes housekeeping, maintenance, emergency response, transportation, meals and activities. Assisted-living offers additional services such as medication reminders and assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming.

Springdale
Springdale/479-872-2222

Ranking third nationwide in wages and salaries and seventh in job growth, Springdale has garnered several accolades recently, including Inc. magazine’s designation as the third-best place for doing business in the U.S. Part of the Northwest Arkansas urban core, Springdale is also located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains’ beautiful scenery.

Southridge Village Assisted-living
Heber Springs/501-362-7023 ext. 222

Southridge Village is a family owned and operated assisted-living facility and skilled nursing home that features independent-living in either garden/patio homes or condominiums (including 38 newly added apartments). Residents can enjoy exercise classes, crafts and fishing on the Little Red River, golf at four courses nearby and water recreation on the beautiful Greers Ferry Lake. Fee-based services are available and include meals, housekeeping and laundry, among others.

Wild Turkey Ridge
Heber Springs/501-940-2050

This gated community, perfect for outdoorsmen and women, features riverfront, river-view and river-access lots, each three acres large.

The River Valley

Butterfield Place
Fort Smith/479-484-5200

At this upscale retirement community that features independent apartment living, residents enjoy three chef-prepared meals daily, transportation, housekeeping and a host of other amenities including an exercise room, kitchen, game room, chapel, library, salon and the services of resident managers.

Fort Smith
Fort Smith/479-783-3111

This famous Old West town is now an energetic city of 80,000 people. Fort Smith is known for accommodating visitors with a blend of “Southern hospitality” and “Western openness.” The city is anxious to share its past yet busily planning for the future.

Peachtree Village South
Fort Smith/479-785-5544

Peachtree Village South is a rental community of studio and variously-sized apartments, each with its own patio. Services and amenities include dining, an emergency response system, a housekeeping service, maintenance, transportation, a beauty salon and activities. Pets are welcome.

Russellville
Russellville/479-968-2530

Bordering both Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River and situated between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, Russellville is a hot spot for numerous outdoor activities. The state’s 16th largest city is also home to Arkansas Tech University, an anchor to Russellville’s thriving business and cultural communities.

Wildflower Retirement
Russellville/479-890-6709

Wildflower Senior Living offers 80 variously-sized apartments. Services include three meals a day, an emergency call system, weekly housekeeping and a salon. Most utilities are paid. Other amenities include a library, garden, organized activities and scheduled transportation.

Willow Brook Retirement Community
Fort Smith/479-484-5556

At Willow Brook, retirees may choose from studio, one- or two-bedroom apartments. Services and amenities include meals, housekeeping, transportation, library, community room, emergency call systems, activities and gardens. There is also a Memory Care secured area within the community.

The Timberlands

El Dorado
El Dorado/870-862-1010

El Dorado actively supports learning, provides health care services by highly specialized physicians and boasts a beautiful and economically vibrant downtown area. It’s a place where seniors can age gracefully knowing they can benefit from community programs designed to teach them about living well.

The Gardens
Texarkana/870-772-0689

Residents of The Gardens can enjoy an independent residential care facility in efficiency apartments. The facility provides three meals a day as well as laundry service. Amenities include a craft room, musical entertainment, a library and a beauty shop. Emergency call buttons are located in each apartment.

Trinity Village
Pine Bluff/870-879-3113

Trinity Village is a nonprofit, Christian continuing care community that features garden apartments, an independent-living lodge and a nursing home. Amenities include a fitness center with an indoor pool, social programs, two salons, a chapel, a library and transportation.