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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Smith, AR

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 13 independent living facilities in Fort Smith, 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 South Fort Smith, Mill Creek and Cavanaugh.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Van Buren, Greenwood and Alma.

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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.
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Fort Smith, AR
4.8 / 5.0

I enjoy living at Peachtree Village. I am very happy with all of the staff. The staff treats me great and I pray for them daily.

4 / 5.0

Overall the transition has been exceptional. The only thing my father gives negative feedback about is the food choices are sorta bland in his opinion. Apartment sizes are perfect!

5 / 5.0

I am currently a resident at Brookdale Fort Smith and everything has been great for me at this facility so far. It's a great place that has a great family-feel. The staff is very caring and kind. The housekeeping does a good job. The staff communicates well with my family and I. Also, the meals are ...

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Everyone working there seems to be happy to work there and they are caring and thoughtful. The move in process was very smooth and Mom made friends right away. There's a genuine sense of community with staff...
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.
Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes.Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living or memory care, our senior living community has care options to meet your changing needs. When it comes to chores, less is more—more time for you to do what you want to do and here...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brookfield Fort Smith. Her experience at this facility has been great so far. She's had no complaints. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Being Hebrew and eat clean/kosher, a majority of meal choices contains pork or pork products. Many vegetables and soups have bacon and pork ingredients. For diabetic residents a large number of choices of...
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.
Morada Fort Smith provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located on beautiful grounds within scenic Fort Smith, we're a quiet community in the River Valley. While you'll enjoy the peacefulness of our facility, we're also conveniently close to shopping, healthcare,...
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Peachtree is beautiful. Staff is so happy and lovable with the residents. It is very clean and well taken care of. The food is good and my family members is very well taken care of. My visit went very well....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Enjoy 3 meals a day served restrauant style in our dining room. Planned activities and scheduled transportation. We can assisted with bathing, dressing and medication. We have spacious studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments. We let you bring your furnishings so if feels like home.
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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Fort Smith, AR

The average cost of senior living in Fort Smith is 2974.99 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sallisaw, AR with an average of 2645.83 per month.

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Average monthly costs

Fort Smith, AR

$2,975

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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Peachtree Village of Fort Smith, Brookdale Fort Smith and Brookfield Fort Smith are the top rated independent living facilities near Fort Smith, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Fort Smith, Arkansas. See the full list.

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