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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ferndale, AR

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Photo of Chenal Pines Retirement Resort
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The meals at Chenal Pines Retirement Resort are outstanding! The move in process went smoothly. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Honestly, I think part of this is just Arkansas! I've lived all over...
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.
1. Chenal Pines Retirement opened April of 2020.2. Our community managers have over 18 years of combined experience in senior living. 3. Chenal Pines is a member in good standing with the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. 4. Resort Lifestyle Communities, our parent company, operates 50+...
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The nurses are fabulous, caring, and wonderful at keeping me informed of any concerns or changes. The CNAs are great, too. They're very kind and attentive. Occasionally, the weekend staff are a bit less...
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.
It’s good to be home.If you are ready to go seize the day on your next adventure with your grandkids, but need a little bit of help, our Assisted Living community might be the right one for you.You’ll also have peace of mind knowing our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be...
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It's beautiful and the facilities are first rate. They haven't been able to coordinate laundry and cleaning schedule for my mom and so that is something we are working on .
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Experience a carefree lifestyle in our classic, homey design, tailored to meet the needs and preferences of active seniors. Embrace worry-free days, filled with engaging events, delightful meals, and a strong sense of belonging. Our top-quality services and comprehensive amenities ensure your...
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The food quality and taste have gotten worse over the last six months. My dad informed me that he was served a seafood gumbo with no seafood. He is finding smaller quantities of food and little...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
ASSISTED LIVING AMENITIES• Spacious suites with a variety of floor plansfor comfort and recreation• Active lifestyle program that promotes social, emotional and physical wellbeing• Delicious chef-prepared meals and healthy snacks served daily in a restaurant-style atmosphere• Concierge services...
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What our family likes the most about the Parkway Village community is that it has a sense of family and the staff members are very helpful. Based on the experience so far, we would recommend this community...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Parkway Village, located in bustling west Little Rock, is the only continuing care retirement community in central Arkansas. Founded by Baptist Health, Arkansas’ leading private healthcare system, we serve residents with home options, cultural and recreational activities, and wellness services...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
At Vitality Living Pleasant Hills, we’re here to support residents’ needs, as well as their interests, with a calendar filled with a variety of activities and engagement. Families will find peace of mind by knowing that their family members are well taken care of and enjoying life.Whether you...
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I would tell them they have lots of activities and parties that families are invited to. I'd tell them the food is good and that my parents are receiving adequate care. I would tell them I think they have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to Fox Ridge; a community where luxury, compassion and affordability unite to create retirement living unlike any other.  We understand that selecting the right community can be difficult and an emotional experience for seniors and their families.  That is why we are...
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My name is [name removed] and I have lived at the Villas since November. There is no other place like this in town, I’ve looked. The developers, [names removed], have created an outstanding community here in...
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.
The Villas of Chenal is Little Rock's premier leasing community, featuring 97 single-level homes located in the renowned Chenal Valley area. The onsite clubhouse is equipped with an exercise room, swimming pool, wet bar kitchen, big screen tvs, card room, wifi and more. Residents also enjoy...
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

What families are saying about independent living in Ferndale

Recent reviews for independent living in Ferndale

Buffington Towers in Little Rock, AR

4.4
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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Woodland Heights in Little Rock, AR

4.5
My father is in their memory care and while he can be argumentative the staff members are patient and work with him as best as they can. They are better when him than I am .

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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Cost of independent living in Ferndale, AR

The average cost of senior living in Ferndale is $3,595 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fountain Lake, AR with an average of $2,985 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ferndale, AR vs. nearby cities

Ferndale, AR
$3,595/mo
$3,106/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ferndale, AR vs. the state and national average

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$3,595/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ferndale vs. other types of senior living

$4,573/mo
Independent Living
$3,595/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ferndale, AR by room type

$4,188/mo
$4,190/mo
$4,666/mo
$5,509/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ferndale over time

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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 is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
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Willow Grove of Sherwood, Chenal Pines Retirement Resort and Woodland Heights are the top rated independent living facilities near Ferndale, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Ferndale, Arkansas. See the full list.

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