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Senior living in Little Rock, AR

32 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
32
in Little Rock
Licensed capacity
3,091
across all 32
Adults 65+
31,836
Census estimate for Little Rock
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
97.1
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
75
of the center of Little Rock
Senior LivingAssisted Living 11Memory Care 4Independent Living 1Home Care 7Nursing Homes 15Senior Apartments 6
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10434 W 36th St, Little Rock, AR 72204
Units144
1.9 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Little Rock

Counting neighboring towns, there are 75 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Little Rock, 43 more than in Little Rock itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Little Rock

See all 75 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Little Rock at a glance

Little Rock has 32 senior living communities in our directory, drawn from public records. No single ZIP code dominates: the senior living communities are spread across 8 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 72205, has 8. By size, the most common group is more than 60 residents (26 of 32 that report it).

By ZIP code

  • 722058
  • 722046
  • 722065
  • 722235
  • 722114
  • 722022
  • 722101
  • 722121
Senior living communities in Little Rock by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents5
  • More than 60 residents26
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Arkansas

In Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Human Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Arkansas Department of Human Services about a licensed community, or the Arkansas long-term care ombudsman at (501) 508 88572.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Arkansas

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Arkansas Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Arkansas Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (501-683-2382).7
Medicare counseling
Arkansas’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-224-6330.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Little Rock

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Pulaski County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Pulaski County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    REGION V Central Arkansas AAA – Carelink2

    (501) 372-5300

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Pulaski County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Arkansas Adult Protective Services

    1-800-482-8049

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)8

    1-800-224-6330

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs7

    501-683-2382

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Arkansas Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Arkansas.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Little Rock

How many senior living communities are in Little Rock, AR?

WeFoundCare lists 32 senior living communities in Little Rock, AR, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Little Rock there are 75.

How many residents can senior living communities in Little Rock serve?

32 of the 32 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 3,091 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 31,836 adults age 65 and older live in Little Rock.

Which Little Rock ZIP codes have the most senior living communities?

72205 (8), 72204 (6), 72206 (5). In all, 8 ZIP codes in Little Rock have at least one.

Who licenses senior living in Arkansas?

The Arkansas Department of Human Services licenses senior living in Arkansas. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Little Rock?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Pulaski County, call (501) 372-5300. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Arkansas Adult Protective Services at 1-800-482-8049.

Are there senior living communities near Little Rock?

Nearby cities with listings include Liitle Rock (1, 1.9 mi), North Little Rock (13, 8.0 mi), Maumelle (4, 9.1 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Little Rock

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Little Rock (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 32 of 32 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Little Rock (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care. humanservices.arkansas.gov/facilities Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.