The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fayetteville, AR

With an ideal location and a thoughtfully designed environment for safety and accessibility, Brookstone made it on our top 10 list. This Elegance Living community in Uptown Fayetteville is a couple of blocks from Washington Regional Medical Center and near Spring Creek Centre and the Northwest Arkansas Mall. Its single-level layout is enhanced with wheelchair-accessible hallways, supportive handrails, nonskid flooring, optimized lighting and wayfinding signages. Residents have easy access to multiple inner courtyards and the central recreation area, which has a bistro and activity room, game area and movie lounge. Other amenities include a library, salon and exercise room.

We admire the idyllic setting and beautiful homelike amenities at Morningside of Fayetteville. This Five Star assisted living community is close to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks and Lake Fayetteville’s paved trail. The facility itself has a surrounding paved walking trail with relaxing meadow views. Its single-floor building has two large central courtyards which feature a pergola and fountain, and most of the apartments have double-door patios with direct garden access. Residents can socialize daily at the grand parlor and restaurant-style dining hall. The private dining room hosts intimate gatherings and special occasions with visiting loved ones.

The friendly, relaxed atmosphere and family-style care at Providence of Springdale support the self-determination of seniors. Residents have the freedom to spend their days at their own pace. Aside from regular fitness classes, outings, live music and chapel services, there are many options for games, arts and crafts, reading and other spontaneous activities. The activity room has TV and piano areas for leisurely entertainment, and there’s a salon for hair and nail treatments. Two landscaped courtyards offer relaxing spaces for gardening and outdoor strolls. Wi-Fi is also accessible throughout the single-level facility.

Located in a quaint residential development and next to a horse ranch, Peachtree Village of Farmington appeals to seniors who like modern country living. This family-owned facility is conveniently near Main Street and minutes from Fayetteville. Residents live in ground-level apartments and are equipped with emergency call medallions. They’re welcome to use the exercise room, game room, 24-hour snack and beverage bar, salon and outdoor sitting areas. Weekday shuttle services are available for doctor’s appointments and shopping trips. The 24-hour staff can provide medication reminders and compassionate, customized care.

Morningside of Springdale gives a true feeling of home; that’s why it’s in our top 10 list. All apartments in this Five Star assisted living community are ground-level. Most of them have patio areas and direct access to either the Tranquility or Serenity courtyard or the facility’s outer gardens. There are several piano areas for residents and visiting musicians. Residents can easily access the fitness room, library, movie lounge and salon. Morningside of Springdale has a quiet residential setting in a modern mixed-use neighborhood off U.S. Highway 412 and is close to Har-Ber Meadows Shopping Center.

For seniors who prefer modern suburban living, Village on the Park Rogers is among our top picks. This RCM Senior Living community is in a quaint residential development off Interstate 49 and is close to shopping centers on Pleasant Crossing Boulevard. The single-level assisted living and memory care building has four landscaped courtyards, and each wing has color-coded doors for easy wayfinding. The grand fireside piano lobby and central dining hall offer welcoming spaces for daily gatherings, special parties, live entertainment and other activities. There’s also a cozy movie theater with upholstered recliner seating.

We added Magnolia Place to our top 10 list for its perfect location, cozy amenities and collaborative person-centered care model. This 66-bed Sunshine Retirement Living community is a couple of blocks from Pinnacle Hills Promenade and close to Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas. Its central courtyard and extensive L-shaped backyard provide safe spaces for strolling, gardening and playing minigolf. The stylish interiors, including the recreation room, salon and garden room, have a rich brown motif that exudes warmth. In addition to a diverse range of regular activities, residents benefit from personalized assistance, healthcare monitoring and medication management services.

The Level 1 assisted living neighborhood of Innisfree only has 40 beds, and we recommend this retirement community to those who need minimal and nonmedical daily assistance. It shares a campus with independent living apartment buildings and cottages, as well as the community's skilled care center. Its two-level assisted living building consists of studio and one-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, and AL residents may receive medication reminders and ambulation assistance in addition to personal care. The main dining room has a salad bar and serves healthy desserts with sugar-free options. Innisfree is also conveniently close to Frisco Station Mall.

Modern, upscale and providing state-of-the-art care, Primrose of Rogers is one of our top choices for discerning seniors. Located in the western portion of Rogers, this retirement community is just over a mile from Northwest Medical Center Bentonville. Its two-level assisted living building houses most community amenities, including the wellness center, therapy room, movie theater, chapel, salon and spa. The Artisan Dining program offers varied restaurant-style meal options weekly, based on a 12-week menu cycle. Well-rounded activities are programmed based on the six dimensions of wellness. Residents regularly enjoy meditation and physical exercises, pet therapy, games, outings and happy hours.

Village on the Park Bentonville boasts an upscale suburban setting on Highway 12, only minutes from local shops and restaurants, Northwest Medical Center Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas National Airport. Through the facility’s Live Life Well brand of care, residents can maintain their independence while having 24-hour access to personalized support by professional caregivers. The single-floor main building houses the community’s pet-friendly assisted living and memory care apartments and well-appointed amenities such as the movie theater, central dining hall and fireside recreation lobby. Respite care is available for family caregiver support, post-illness recovery and trial stays.