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"Woodland Heights is situated in a wooded setting with beautiful views that overlook Little Rock. Woodland Heights is a cozy senior living co..."
READ MOREThe average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,975 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 11 Assisted Living Communities in Little Rock and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Little Rock, AR
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"Woodland Heights is situated in a wooded setting with beautiful views that overlook Little Rock. Woodland Heights is a cozy senior living co..."
READ MORE800 Napa Valley Dr, Little Rock, AR 72211
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"Brookdale Pleasant Hills is a senior housing facility situated in the heart of Pleasant Hills, PA. This community offers a home-like setting..."
READ MORE1 Chenal Heights Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223
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"Brookdale Chenal Heights (formerly Emeritus at Chenal Heights) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who..."
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"Parkway Village is a premier senior living facility that offers the best of both worlds. It caters to those who are looking for a carefree i..."
READ MORE2501 Aldersgate Rd, Little Rock, AR 72205
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"At Memory Care of Little Rock at Good Shepherd we are 100% dedicated to the individualized, focused care of our Alzheimer's and dementia res..."
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1401 Labelle Drive, Little Rock, AR 72204
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5201 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, AR 72204
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3601 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204
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READ MOREThe Genworth 2018 Cost of Care study found that assisted living costs in Little Rock average $3,975 a month. This is nearly on par with the U.S. average of $4,000. However, at nearly $1,000 higher than the Arkansas average, Little Rock assisted living facilities are the most expensive in the state.
Assisted living prices can vary significantly, even within the same geographical area. Pine Bluff is not far from Little Rock, but it’s much more affordable at just $2,350. Another central Arkansas city, Hot Springs, is almost as costly at $3,950 per month.
Little Rock
$3,975
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$3,037
Fayetteville Area
$3,600
Fort Smith
$2,700
Hot Springs
$3,950
Jonesboro
$3,498
Pine Bluff
$2,350
Little Rock seniors may encounter vastly different prices for services, depending on the type of care they need. At the top end, nursing home care costs $5,779 per month for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room. While these numbers may seem high, they’re both significantly lower than the national average. At $3,975 monthly, assisted living facilities are about two-thirds the cost of nursing homes. In-home services are even less expensive at $3,623. Seniors who choose to remain at home should remember to account for additional expenses, such as mortgage payments, utilities, property taxes and meals, when comparing senior living options. These costs are typically included with assisted living and nursing home facilities.
Assisted Living
$3,975
Homemaker Services
$3,623
Home Health Aide
$3,623
Adult Day Health Services
$2,080
Nursing Home Care
$5,779
Medicaid is a national program that helps low-income Americans pay for necessary health care services. In Arkansas, Medicaid is called ARMedicaid, and it pays for doctor’s visits, emergency care, hospital stays and other medical services. The state Medicaid plan may pay for long-term care, including assisted living facilities, through its waiver programs.
To receive coverage, Little Rock residents must earn less than the Medicaid income limits:
Assisted Living Bridge Loans
Some seniors only require help paying for assisted living for a short period. This may be the case for seniors who are planning a home sale or waiting for benefits approval. A short-term loan can help bridge these funding gaps.
When seniors are approved for a bridge loan, the money is sent right to the assisted living community. Loan terms of up to 24 months are available, which gives seniors time to arrange a more permanent source of funding.
To apply for a bridge loan, call Elderlife Financial at (888) 228-4500 or complete a quick online application. Applicants should be prepared to explain how they’ll repay the loan, but they don’t need to qualify on their own. Up to six borrowers are allowed per application, and they don’t have to be related.
Veterans Aid and Attendance
Little Rock veterans who receive a basic VA pension may be able to receive additional money from the VA to help pay for assisted living costs. The VA offers a top-up benefit called the Aid and Attendance pension. It’s available to veterans who need another person’s help performing activities of daily living, such as getting dressed, eating or bathing. Veterans can also qualify if they’re confined to bed due to a disability, legally blind or a resident in a nursing home.
Senior veterans who aren’t receiving a VA disability pension can apply for the Aid and Attendance benefit by:
Little Rock is home to seven community centers. Some centers are designated Senior Center Site locations and offer dedicated programming for seniors. All centers offer amenities that seniors may enjoy, including exercise rooms, outdoor swimming pools, computer labs and game rooms. Seniors can contact their closest community center to learn more about its offerings.
The Little Rock area offers many resources for veterans. Eligible seniors can visit either of the area’s VA hospitals for medical care. The Little Rock Vet Center provides referrals to VA benefits and services, as well as individual and marriage counseling. Seniors who have questions about their VA pensions or other benefits can visit the Regional Benefit Office.
John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
4300 W 7th St, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 257-1000
Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center
2200 Fort Roots Dr, North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 257-1000
Little Rock Vet Center
2200 Fort Roots Dr, Bldg 106, North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 918-1800
North Little Rock Regional Office
2200 Fort Roots Dr, Bldg 65, North Little Rock, AR 72114
(800) 827-1000
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