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With more physicians per capita than the majority of the United States and a cost of living significantly below the national figure, plenty of data shows why North Little Rock should be considered by retirees. Out of the city’s total population of 64,591, the census estimates that 13.8% are seniors over the age of 65. Between North Little Rock and the state capital a few minutes away, seniors have numerous options for shopping and dining, and with golf courses, parks and nature preserves in seemingly every direction, there’s an abundance of opportunities to stay active outdoors as well. The area also offers several choices of emergency medical care providers, with Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock being one of the more popular hospitals.
In the North Little Rock area, there are about 12 assisted living facilities. Cost can vary depending on needs, but seniors can expect to pay around the median cost of care, $3,125 a month, which is below state and national averages.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
At $3,125 per month, the cost of assisted living in North Little Rock is among the most affordable in a multi-state area as well as nationally. Out of the states that share a border with Arkansas, Missouri is the only one where the median cost of assisted living is less than in North Little Rock.
Within Arkansas, Pine Bluff is the only city in the survey that has a lower median cost of assisted living than in North Little Rock. Fort Smith and Jonesboro’s respective assisted living costs are $281 and $388 above North Little Rock’s, and in Hot Springs, the average cost of care is $500 higher. With its $3,900 average cost of care, Fayetteville is Arkansas’s most expensive city for assisted living.
Note: Data for North Little Rock was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Little Rock, was used instead.
For low-income seniors in North Little Rock, Medicaid’s home and community-based services Long-Term Services and Supports is the primary source of financial assistance for assisted living. Under the waiver, care costs are fully covered by Medicaid but not room and board. Visit our assisted living in Arkansas state page to learn more about the state’s financial assistance options.
| Contact | Description | |
| Care Link | (501) 372-5300 | Care Link is the Area Agency on Aging for North Little Rock. To help seniors remain healthy while living at home, the organization manages a wide variety of programs including home-delivered meals and in-home care services which could help seniors delay moving to an assisted living community by receiving the care they need at their residences. Many programs are intended for low-income seniors, so applicants must meet financial guidelines to qualify. |
| Hays Senior Center | (501) 975-4297 | Hays Senior Center offers a diverse calendar of activities where older adults can pursue rewarding hobbies, exercise their minds and interact with other like-minded seniors. It also provides free wellness screenings and has a fitness room with dozens of senior-friendly exercise equipment. |
| Veterans Affairs Little Rock | (800) 827-1000 | At the V.A. Little Rock Regional Office, seniors who previously served in the armed forces can meet with other service members to get assistance applying for their pension and other benefits such as low-interest home loans and workforce retraining that could eventually lead seniors to acquiring a job that enables them to save money for their assisted living care. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 482-6359 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman assists residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes by investigating complaints about their facilities’ quality of care and other matters. The ombudsman also helps seniors and their families prior to moving to a long-term care facility, often aiding in researching communities’ past infractions and advising seniors on financial assistance programs. |
| Senior Community Service Employment Program | (501) 320-6454 | Through the SCSEP, older adults in North Little Rock have an opportunity to earn money while staying active and supporting their community. The program matches seniors with local nonprofits and government organizations where they work part-time and learn new skills on the job. The program is intended to train seniors to a point where they can re-enter the workforce as competitive applicants. |
North Little Rock’s assisted living communities must adhere to the laws created by the Office of Long Term Care at the Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more about what regulations the city’s assisted living communities must follow on our assisted living in Arkansas state page.
