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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fern, AR

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fern nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Fern, AR may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fern, AR

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of River Valley Health & Rehab
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Fianna Hills Nursing & Rehab
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Countryside Retirement Ctr
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.
Photo of Heritage Village of Booneville
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.
Photo of Better Home Living
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.
Photo of Springdale Health & Rehab Ctr
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Sequoyah Manor Nursing Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Rogers Chateau
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.
Photo of The Gardens at Osage Terrace
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Fern, AR

The average cost of senior living in Fern is $4,298 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Altus, AR with an average of $3,623 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Fern, AR, vs. nearby cities

Fern, AR
$4,298/mo
$4,186/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fern, AR, vs. state and national averages

Fern, AR
$4,298/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fern, AR, vs. other senior living options

$4,297/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,298/mo

Nursing homes costs in Fern, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,581/mo
Studio
$4,723/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,362/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,344/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,493/mo

Senior living costs in Fern vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fern, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFern, ARArkansasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,298/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,297/mo$4,059/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,297/mo$4,075/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,686/mo$2,906/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Fern, AR:$4,298/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Fern, AR:$4,297/mo
Arkansas:$4,059/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fern, AR:$4,297/mo
Arkansas:$4,075/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fern, AR:$3,686/mo
Arkansas:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Fern, AR, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Fern 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.

Fern, ARAR stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Fern, AR

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Fern 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
Fern, AR$4,998/mo$4,609/mo+8.4%
Arkansas$4,799/mo$4,512/mo+6.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Fern, AR
2024 average cost:$4,998/mo
2023 average cost:$4,609/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$4,799/mo
2023 average cost:$4,512/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 nursing homes in Fern

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fern

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.

The Bungalows at Fayetteville

3.8
We like our room with its view of a hayfield behind us and our private patio. We are continually working with the food director to provide a quality diet. The size of the room was very important--larger than most other facilities.

Village On The Park Bentonville

5.0
Village on the Park Bentonville was the absolute Best Place for My Mom. We visited every assisted living place in Rogers and Bentonville . Village on the Park was heads above every place else. We first visited places unannounced to get the Real picture. Village on the Park was clean, had ...
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Fern nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Fern that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fern, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fern nursing homes

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 Fern Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fern, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fern nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fern, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Fern nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fern, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fern nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fern, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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