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Photo of Chenal Pines Retirement Resort
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My mother has made good friends and has a wonderful sense of community. She enjoys the variety of activities offered. She came here after over 30 years in her previous community so it was a difficult...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
1. Chenal Pines Retirement opened April of 2020.2. Our community managers have over 18 years of combined experience in senior living. 3. Chenal Pines is a member in good standing with the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. 4. Resort Lifestyle Communities, our parent company, operates 50+...
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Photo of Brookdale Chenal Heights
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.5
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The social director at Brookdale Chenal Little Rock is great. He makes every holiday a special event with decoration, entertainment and holiday food. My husband was recently crowned King of Valentine with a...
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.
It’s good to be home.If you are ready to go seize the day on your next adventure with your grandkids, but need a little bit of help, our Assisted Living community might be the right one for you.You’ll also have peace of mind knowing our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be...
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Photo of Willow Grove of Maumelle
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In the struggle of having family away from home, it means so much to feel comfortable with the staff. I am grateful for the service of the care team and their extra effort in showing care especially during...
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.
Our team members are dedicated to giving our residents the best senior living experience. We do this by consistently delivering the highest quality in the following areas: Comfort & Ambiance-This is home. From cozy apartments and cheerful dining spaces to inviting common areas and manicured...
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Photo of The Summit at Chenal Valley
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We chose The Summit at Chenal Valley because it was the newest of the facilities. Assisted living opened two weeks before my parents moved in. It is a good facility but you have to stay on management to...
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.
Experience a carefree lifestyle in our classic, homey design, tailored to meet the needs and preferences of active seniors. Embrace worry-free days, filled with engaging events, delightful meals, and a strong sense of belonging. Our top-quality services and comprehensive amenities ensure your...
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Everyone who interacted with myself and my father-in-law were very polite and caring. Always kept us informed of any situation. Facility is very clean and the Memory Care unit is very secure. No worries...
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.
ASSISTED LIVING AMENITIES• Spacious suites with a variety of floor plansfor comfort and recreation• Active lifestyle program that promotes social, emotional and physical wellbeing• Delicious chef-prepared meals and healthy snacks served daily in a restaurant-style atmosphere• Concierge services...
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I would encourage you to check out the community and see if it is the right for you or your loved one. The community has no smell to it. There are lots of food options for the residents to choose...
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.
Stonehaven Assisted Living in a Level II community located in Central Arkansas tucked into a beautiful wooded area filled with nature’s beauty and wildlife for residents to enjoy. We provide our residents with the independence they need in a caring, relaxing, and comforting home environment. Our...
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff are truly family! The CNA's are wonderful. They treat mom as a grand mom or mom. They are very playful with my LO. I've seen them dance with her, fix her hair. Her room and restroom are always...
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.
Mira at Maumelle is a vibrant community that has been purposefully designed to support our specialized team in delivering high-quality care and services as well as opportunities to develop meaningful connections. We’re passionate about tailoring our accommodations to meet the needs of our...
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We would rate the activities higher if it was allowed. I wish my parents could have stayed there for a lot longer than they did. My mom progressive declined and had a stroke and is now in a skilled nursing...
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.
Welcome to Fox Ridge; a community where luxury, compassion and affordability unite to create retirement living unlike any other.  We understand that selecting the right community can be difficult and an emotional experience for seniors and their families.  That is why we are...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Woodbend Apartments is a complex of 104 Section 8 senior housing units located in Maumelle, Arkansas. The community is available to those seeking one-, two-, and three-bedroom units that are centrally located to a host of local amenities. The development is located nearby schools, medical...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My name is [name removed] and I have lived at the Villas since November. There is no other place like this in town, I’ve looked. The developers, [names removed], have created an outstanding community here in...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Villas of Chenal is Little Rock's premier leasing community, featuring 97 single-level homes located in the renowned Chenal Valley area. The onsite clubhouse is equipped with an exercise room, swimming pool, wet bar kitchen, big screen tvs, card room, wifi and more. Residents also enjoy...

Cost of independent living in Palarm, AR

The average cost of senior living in Palarm is $3,483 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vilonia, AR with an average of $3,259 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palarm, AR vs. nearby cities

Palarm, AR
$3,483/mo
$3,483/mo
$3,447/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palarm, AR vs. the state and national average

Palarm, AR
$3,483/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Palarm vs. other types of senior living

$4,620/mo
Independent Living
$3,483/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Palarm, AR by room type

Semi-Private
$3,997/mo
Studio
$4,675/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,065/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,042/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,750/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Palarm over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Palarm

Recent reviews for independent living in Palarm

Buffington Towers in Little Rock, AR

5.0
Me personally I love our new manager [name removed] she a breath of fresh air. She's a very strict manager and her attitude is very professional by the book. I'm also communicate with other residents that loves how she is running this building. I could go on and on now and she also give us all ...
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Brookdale Conway

4.6
My Mom is turning 103, and has been in Brookdale for several years and we LOVE IT! You must know this about me (the only living child)...I'm VERY protective of my Mom! The Employees at Brookdale, Conway are Family! They treat my Mom with Respect, love, compassion, and stay in touch with me if ...
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The Manor in Little Rock, AR

5.0
I like this community. The community is outstanding. I like the staff and the they are always attentive. I feel good knowing that she is happy living here. The menu is very appealing and she is please with the menu. They offer my mom activiites to participate with other. I highly recommendthis ...
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Palarm independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palarm independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palarm, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palarm independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Palarm partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Palarm independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Palarm communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
72.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palarm independent 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 independent living communities in Palarm offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palarm, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
46.1%
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Willow Grove of Sherwood, Chenal Pines Retirement Resort and Holiday by Atria Andover Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Palarm, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Palarm, Arkansas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Palarm, Arkansas are Willow Grove of Sherwood, Holiday by Atria Andover Place and Willow Grove of Maumelle. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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