Pricing ranges from
    $4,274 – 5,556/month

    The Crossing at Malvern

    720 N Walco Rd, Malvern, AR, 72104
    4.0 · 45 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    2.0

    Friendly staff but safety concerns

    I live at The Crossing and I appreciate the extremely friendly, professional CNAs and leadership, the super-clean, homey apartments, and convenient services (transportation, salon, laundry, weekly cleaning). However I've seen worrying safety and management problems - an eviction notice, police involvement over wandering and end-of-life disruptions, and I felt state inspection was inattentive. Activities and engagement are inconsistent, some staff seem indifferent and one staff member (Megan) treated me poorly. Overall the caregiving eased my family's worry, but I'd caution others because of the serious safety/administrative concerns and limited accessibility for shopping.

    Pricing

    $4,274+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,128+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $5,556+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.04 · 45 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Personable, helpful, and courteous staff
    • Strong caregiving/support and knowledgeable CNAs
    • Clean, well-maintained facility with no odors
    • Homey atmosphere and small-apartment feel
    • Weekly room cleaning
    • On-site amenities: beauty salon and laundromat
    • Transportation to doctors
    • Professional and friendly leadership (per several reviewers)
    • Activities offered (e.g., bingo)
    • Safety systems inspected (fire system checked)
    • Kind resident community

    Cons

    • Reports of a specific staff member (Megan) being rude and mentally abusive
    • Inconsistent staff attentiveness and perceived indifference
    • Safety concerns including resident wandering risk and police involvement
    • Event disengagement and poor attendance at activities
    • Accessibility limitations (no lift for shopping)
    • Small apartment size for some residents
    • Serious administrative complaints (eviction notice, end-of-life disruption, state inspection mentioned)
    • Some reviewers experienced a negative or 'eerie' impression

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the collected reviews is mixed but leans positive in important areas: many reviewers emphasize strong, personable caregiving and a consistently clean, home-like environment. Multiple comments highlight the staff as a major strength — described as helpful, courteous, professional, and knowledgeable — and cite CNAs and leadership as especially commendable. Practical conveniences such as weekly room cleaning, on-site beauty salon and laundromat, transportation to doctor appointments, and a small-apartment/homey atmosphere are repeatedly noted as meaningful benefits that reduce family worry and contribute to residents' comfort.

    Care quality and staff performance are the most frequently praised topics. Several reviewers explicitly say the staff "takes care of everything," that caregiving is strong, and that family members feel reassured. Leadership and administrative staff receive positive mention in a number of reviews as "extremely friendly" and "pleasure to work with," indicating that interactions with management are often professional and supportive. The presence of routine safety maintenance (fire system inspection) and reports of a clean, no-odor facility further support an overall impression of good operational upkeep.

    However, a minority of reviews raise notable and sometimes serious concerns that create a mixed picture. There are repeated reports of inconsistent staff attentiveness and perceived indifference at events (e.g., poor attendance and "empty room" impressions). A specific employee named Megan is singled out by multiple comments as rude and mentally abusive; this stands out as a targeted personnel complaint that contrasts sharply with the many positive staff mentions. There are also reports suggesting safety lapses — resident wandering risk, police involvement, and memory problems — which need to be taken seriously given the vulnerability of the population served. Administrative concerns appear as well (an eviction notice and an "end-of-life disruption," plus mention of a state inspection), though the reviews do not provide full context about outcomes or resolutions for these incidents.

    Facility and amenities are generally well-regarded: reviewers like the beauty salon, laundromat, weekly cleaning, and small, homey apartments. At the same time, apartment size and lack of certain accessibility features are cited as drawbacks — specifically a lack of a lift or easy access for shopping — which could be important for prospective residents who rely on mobility assistance. Activity programming receives mixed feedback: while bingo and some social opportunities are available and appreciated by some residents, other reviews describe poor turnout or a lack of engagement, producing "forgettable" or "eerie" impressions for a few visitors.

    Taken together, the pattern suggests a community that delivers strong day-to-day care, cleanliness, and a friendly atmosphere for many residents, anchored by dedicated CNAs and supportive leadership in multiple accounts. Yet variability in staff behavior and engagement, plus a handful of serious-sounding administrative and safety-related complaints, indicate inconsistency in experience and potential areas for improvement. Prospective residents and families should weigh the consistent positives (care quality, cleanliness, amenities, transportation) against the reported negatives (individual staff misconduct allegations, staff attentiveness variability, safety incidents, and accessibility limitations). Asking management about staffing practices, incident handling, engagement programming, accessibility accommodations, and the outcomes of any state inspections would help clarify whether the facility's strengths align with an individual resident's priorities and safety needs.

    Location

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    About The Crossing at Malvern

    The Crossing at Malvern sits in Malvern, Arkansas, open 24 hours every day, offering assisted living and memory care for seniors in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, and the place feels much like a big home, with studio and one-bedroom apartments, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, phones, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi all in every unit, so residents don't have to worry about basic comforts. The staff stays around the clock, always ready to help with daily living tasks like bathing, getting dressed, managing medications, moving around if someone can't get up easily, or when someone needs extra attention due to confusion or risk of wandering, especially those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the care here is part of their memory care program designed to keep folks safe. They've got a dining room where meals get cooked by a trained chef, and they pay attention to allergies and special diets, including diabetic needs, with food that's nutritious and cooked with care, plus the meal planners make sure people look forward to what's on the table.

    There's a lot beyond just care at The Crossing at Malvern since residents can join in a range of activities and use many spaces like a movie theater, a game room, arts and crafts space, music and activity rooms, and even a fitness room, so there's something for folks who like to move or like to watch or create, and they also offer organized events like movie nights, outdoor walks, garden time, resident-led interests, devotional gatherings, and wellness or spa services that make each day full. The Motive8™ program helps residents connect in creative, fitness, and community ways, and their Live Well, Be Well plan brings together wellness and social events to keep minds and bodies engaged. Housekeeping, laundry, and move-in coordination are handled by staff who are known for being helpful and kind, and families get support as everyone gets settled, and there's also transportation for errands and outings, along with parking on site.

    The place is proud of its awards for friendliness and interesting activities, and the staff have a reputation for being joyful and caring, always working to treat people with dignity and respect so everyone feels at home. There's a 24-hour emergency call system for safety, with supervision so no one's left alone or uncertain. Residents are encouraged to stay as independent as possible, but help is there when it's needed, whether that's with daily routines or more specialized care like incontinence management or diabetic support. The Crossing at Malvern is operated by A Healthmark Services Property, and has a Facebook page and a website at thecrossingatmalvern.com where people can see a video tour and learn more, and there's a strong focus on connecting each person to community resources and personal interests, all in a setting that's meant to feel warm, safe, and lively, giving everyone plenty of ways to live well, however they choose.

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