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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watson Chapel, AR

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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Watson Chapel, AR

The average cost of senior living in Watson Chapel is $3,475 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fordyce, AR with an average of $1,301 per month.

Independent living costs in Watson Chapel, AR, vs. nearby cities

Watson Chapel, AR
$3,475/mo

Independent living costs in Watson Chapel, AR, vs. state and national averages

Watson Chapel, AR
$3,475/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Watson Chapel, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,586/mo
Independent Living
$3,475/mo

Independent living costs in Watson Chapel, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,394/mo
Studio
$4,459/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,547/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,236/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,870/mo

Senior living costs in Watson Chapel 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: Watson Chapel, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatson Chapel, ARArkansasU.S.
Independent Living$3,475/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,502/mo$4,059/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,586/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Watson Chapel, AR:$3,475/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Watson Chapel, AR:$4,502/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Watson Chapel, AR:$4,586/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Watson Chapel, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Watson Chapel 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 Watson Chapel, AR

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Watson Chapel 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Watson Chapel, AR$2,887/mo$2,675/mo+7.9%
Arkansas$2,928/mo$2,713/mo+7.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Watson Chapel, AR
2024 average cost:$2,887/mo
2023 average cost:$2,675/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$2,928/mo
2023 average cost:$2,713/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Watson Chapel

Recent reviews for independent living in Watson Chapel

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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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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Vitality Living Pleasant Hills in Little Rock, AR

5.0
I would give it a 5 in all areas. The staff and residents were very friendly. My Dad enjoyed his short time there. The food was excellent and the food service staff knew what he liked. We chose Vitality Living Pleasant Hills because of the friendliness of staff and the facilities were most ...
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Watson Chapel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watson Chapel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watson Chapel, 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 Watson Chapel 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 Watson Chapel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watson Chapel, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Watson Chapel 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 Watson Chapel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watson Chapel, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watson Chapel 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 Watson Chapel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watson Chapel, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.3%
47%
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