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9.9
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The apartment is a nice size. Housekeeping is awesome. I'm not used to someone knocking and unlocking my door and walking in. I put a small sign on my door "Please knock and give me a chance to answer door....
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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41 reviews
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It was all great from [name removed] at reception to [name removed] to the intake nurse. The only complaint I heard was about spiders in her room. Big ones. And it took about a week to get someone to spray....
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.
Do more of what you loveLiving room or magical fort for the grandkids?  It’s your choice. At our community, your apartment will have plenty of room to entertain. With several floorplans to choose from, you have access to both Independent Living and Assisted Living so you’ll have the...
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She loves the bigger closet for clothes. The food is excellent, as well the staff. I would definitely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
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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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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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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My husband and I chose this community because it's still close to our friends and family. It is wonderful, the staff are responsive and friendly. They keep it clean and smelling good. The people are easy to...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Stafford, AR

The average cost of senior living in Stafford is $4,320 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Belleville, AR with an average of $4,320 per month.

Assisted living costs in Stafford, AR, vs. state and national averages

Stafford, AR
$4,320/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Stafford, AR, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,320/mo

Assisted living costs in Stafford, AR, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,090/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,690/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,605/mo

Senior living costs in Stafford vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Stafford, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStafford, ARArkansasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,320/mo$4,926/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$6,266/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,198/mo$3,045/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Stafford, AR:$4,320/mo
Arkansas:$4,926/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Stafford, AR:unavailable
Arkansas:$6,266/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Stafford, AR:$3,198/mo
Arkansas:$3,045/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Stafford, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Stafford 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Stafford, AR

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Stafford 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 average 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
Stafford, AR$4,771/mo$4,765/mo+0.1%
Arkansas$4,007/mo$4,104/mo-2.4%
National$4,567/mo$4,508/mo+1.3%
Stafford, AR
2024 average cost:$4,771/mo
2023 average cost:$4,765/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$4,007/mo
2023 average cost:$4,104/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,567/mo
2023 average cost:$4,508/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Stafford, AR

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Stafford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Stafford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Stafford

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.

Brookdale Russellville

5.0
I rate Brookdale Russellville a 5, on all aspects. The people, all of them, were the friendliest, most helpful, most supportive in every way. They were willing to make any accommodation possible, to be sure we would have everything we needed. The facility is spotless and so welcoming. I don't ...
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West Shores in Hot Springs, AR

5.0
I love being at West Shores because of the privacy and everyone is friendly and helpful. I get the care I need and the community checks on each other when we are sick or in the hospital. We are like a small family.

Stafford review score based on 53 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 53 reviews of 2 Stafford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stafford review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Stafford review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Stafford, AR2 facilities
8.9
Russellville, AR2 facilities
8.9
Belleville, AR2 facilities

Stafford assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Stafford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stafford, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
19.5%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.2%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.4%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.1%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.8%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.7%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.8%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stafford assisted living

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 Stafford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stafford, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.9%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.8%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.9%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stafford assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Stafford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stafford, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.2%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.5%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.2%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Stafford assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Stafford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stafford, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.7%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.3%
37%
Room service
Room service
18.3%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stafford assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Stafford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stafford, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.7%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.2%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.3%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.4%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.6%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
19.4%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
16.3%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.7%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Stafford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Arkansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Stafford protect seniors.
Learn about Arkansas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

West Shores, Brookdale Russellville and Atrium at Serenity Pointe are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Stafford, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Stafford, Arkansas is West Shores. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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