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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shippen, AR
If you’re looking for independent living in the Shippen area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Shippen. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 96 independent living facilities in Shippen, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Manila, Blytheville and Munford.
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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...
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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...
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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here.To us assisted living means two things. You do the living and we help you do just that. Our personal assistants provide what you need when you need it. Here, the...
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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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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 Paragould are located in the friendly city of Paragould, Arkansas. Paragould is a small city located just 88 miles from Memphis, Tennessee. Christopher Homes of Paragould offer affordable housing options for aging seniors. Families with aging loved ones can be confident that...
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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.
The Chateau on the Ridge assisted living community is located in beautiful Paragould, AR. This area is known for its small town charm and great amenities. There are several places to shop and eat around the Paragould area. For the nature lovers out there, Paragould, AR has a number of hiking...
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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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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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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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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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The pricing is based on her income but I don't really knwo anything more about the financial aspect of it, I don't know what they're providing care wise but my mother has no complaints, she likes it there...
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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 Jonesboro is located in the heart of Jonesboro, Craighead County, AR. As the fifth largest city in the state, this large metropolitan is attractive to business owners looking for a place to call their own. It boasts a favorable climate, central location, advantageous tax...
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.
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.
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.
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 Cottages offers catered living to seniors that balances independence with security. Our intimate enclave of one-story apartments sits on our assisted living campus. Each one or two-bedroom (depending on location)/one bath apartment is equipped with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, covered...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the musical capital of the country, Memphis Towers in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee is a low income senior housing community. Monthly rent is based on income for the 296 one-room apartments, allowing all senior applicants a chance to live as independently as they physically can....
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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.
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: 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 of Parkin are located in Parkin, Cross County, Arkansas. These apartment homes are made perfectly for ages 55 and older who adore country living with charm. The River Parkin is also conveniently located nearby for great fishing in the afternoons. Grab your fishing poles and your...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Shippen, AR
The average cost of senior living in Shippen is $3,230 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilmore, AR with an average of $618 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shippen, AR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shippen, AR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shippen vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shippen, AR by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Shippen
Recent reviews for independent living in Shippen
HarborChase of Germantown
4.6
Our situation was unique-transitional between needing memory care versus assisted living. It was important that I was in residence with my spouse. The staff was accommodating of our unique status.
StoryPoint Collierville
4.9
Moved into Storypoint on [date removed]. I have been completely satisfied with my new apartment. No problems with the staff or any workers. My evening meals have always been enjoyable.
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.
Shippen independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shippen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shippen, 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 Shippen 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 Shippen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shippen, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shippen 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 Shippen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shippen, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shippen 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 Shippen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shippen, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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StoryPoint Collierville, King's Reserve Memphis and Holiday South Wind Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shippen, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
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