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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shell Lake, AR

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 103 independent living facilities in Shell Lake, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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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Our dear mother bought in/ moved into the Village 5+ years ago, and has enjoyed it very much. The staff, service, friends, activities, and food, etc. have been excellent and we've had no problems. She is...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Christopher homes location in West Helena caters to senior living and offers a variety of ways for seniors to live. They have private apartments that are great for the senior that is still on the go and assisted living facilities. They will be there for you through every step of the journey with...
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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.
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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: 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.
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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We are very pleased with our experience with The Farms at Bailey Station. I trust the staff with my loved one and this is a big plus for me. I would recommend you book a tour and check to make sure this is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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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.
Christopher Homes of Brinkley is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful Brinkley, Arkansas. Our team of highly trained specialists are driven by the need to make every one of our patients feel as much at home as they possibly can. At Christopher Homes of Brinkley, we make it a point...
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We initially chose his facility due to first good impressions and the great location. The facility is good but it lacks a culture of excellence.
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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Dunlap is a wonderful place to house your loved ones! It's affordable, clean, the staff is very attentive. I think the person with the negative comment in Oct. 2014 had some personal issues that didn't...
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.
The William H Dunlap Center serves the greater Mid-South area by providing quality assisted care in a family like setting to individuals and couples in a loving Christian environment at an affordable cost so that they may live comfortable and dignified lives during their retirement years. Dunlap...

Cost of independent living in Shell Lake, AR

The average cost of senior living in Shell Lake is $3,242 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilmore, AR with an average of $618 per month.

Independent living costs in Shell Lake, AR, vs. nearby cities

Shell Lake, AR
$3,242/mo
$3,074/mo

Independent living costs in Shell Lake, AR, vs. state and national averages

Shell Lake, AR
$3,242/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Shell Lake, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,662/mo
Independent Living
$3,242/mo

Independent living costs in Shell Lake, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,509/mo
Studio
$4,976/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,568/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,084/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,311/mo

Senior living costs in Shell Lake 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: Shell Lake, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShell Lake, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,242/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,263/mo$4,059/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,662/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shell Lake, AR:$3,242/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shell Lake, AR:$4,263/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shell Lake, AR:$4,662/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shell Lake, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shell Lake 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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Independent living cost trends in Shell Lake, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shell Lake 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shell Lake, AR$2,402/mo$2,280/mo+5.4%
Arkansas$2,837/mo$2,657/mo+6.8%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Shell Lake, AR
2024 average cost:$2,402/mo
2023 average cost:$2,280/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,837/mo
2023 average cost:$2,657/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Shell Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Shell Lake

The Bungalows at Jonesboro

4.6
The Bungalows is very clean and caring assisted living facility. They provide good meals and plenty of activities for their residents. They'll take the residents to the movies, out to eat and shopping. The rooms are large with patios. The staff is friendly and watchful.

Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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The Village at Germantown a CCRC

4.8
I was happy with the care that my husband received here at this community. It is very clean and taken care of. The staff was very attentive and friendly. He was pleased with the variety of meals. They did offer activities for him to participate. I would highly recommend the care and value here ...
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Shell Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shell Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shell Lake, 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 Shell Lake 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 Shell Lake 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
19.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shell Lake 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 Shell Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shell Lake, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shell Lake 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 Shell Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.7%
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StoryPoint Collierville, Robinwood Retirement Resort and HarborChase of Germantown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shell Lake, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 103 independent living facilities near Shell Lake, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shell Lake, Arkansas are StoryPoint Collierville, HarborChase of Germantown and HarborChase of Cordova. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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