Retirement Center of Arkansas

    8900 Hwy 107, Sherwood, AR 72120
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

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    3.00·(8)

    Overall rating

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

      3.2
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Approachable, caring staff
    • Medication support and VA coordination
    • Residents’ reported satisfaction and sense of safety
    • Private-room options, including spacious rooms and bathrooms
    • Quiet patio, outdoor views, and shared living areas
    • Activities and opportunities for socializing
    • Good meal quality and variety described by residents

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness and odor control
    • Reported pest-control concerns
    • Inconsistent bathing and grooming assistance
    • Variable dining quality
    • Aging, drafty building and dated interior
    • Limited parking and shared-bathroom arrangements
    • Admission-process courtesy and communication concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Experiences of care and staff interactions vary. Some residents and family members describe staff as kind and helpful, and one resident said employees met their needs. Another family member appreciated medication support and coordination with the VA, while a separate account raised concerns about consistent assistance with bathing and grooming. One resident also described feeling safe and having staff available when needed. These differing accounts suggest families should ask how personal-care needs are assessed and followed up, particularly for residents who can move around independently.

    Dining feedback is mixed: residents described meals as good, with a worthwhile variety, while a prospective resident’s family member was dissatisfied with a lunch during an admission visit. Activities and social spaces are positive features in one account, including a patio, shared lounges for visiting or watching television, and activities outside residents’ apartments. Room descriptions also vary: one visitor praised spacious rooms and bathrooms, while another found a room narrow. Private rooms are available, and a former resident was pleased with theirs.

    The building is repeatedly characterized as older, and accounts differ on its upkeep. Some describe a pleasant, maintained interior and outdoor setting; others raise cleanliness, odor, and pest-control concerns. Limited parking and shared bathrooms were also noted. Staff conduct was generally praised in several accounts, but one family described an unsatisfactory admission interaction. The reviews provide little detail about facility leadership or management practices. Costs and included services may warrant clarification: one account noted separate charges for cable and internet, while another resident considered the option somewhat pricey. Overall, the feedback is mixed, so an in-person visit and specific questions about cleanliness, personal-care routines, room and bathroom arrangements, meal service, and fees may help families assess fit.

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    Location

    Retirement Center of Arkansas is located at 8900 Hwy 107, Sherwood, AR, 72120.

    About Retirement Center of Arkansas

    Retirement Centers of Arkansas is a senior living community in North Little Rock with a total of 65 units at 8900 Sylvan Hills Hwy, and when you look around the place, you'll see that they offer both independent living and assisted living options, so folks who want to stay active and independent in a social setting can do so, but there's also help available for things like bathing, dressing, taking medicine, and getting meals, which can really take the pressure off daily life as people age. You'll find amenities like housekeeping and on-site maintenance, and rooms come with meal and dining options, plus Wi-Fi and pet-friendly policies that mean cats and dogs are welcome at certain locations; some spots even have enclosed courtyards or devotional services for those who want quiet time, so there's a little something for everyone. They've got activity directors planning outings or events, giving people a chance to stay busy, and there's support for veterans and their spouses through VA benefits that can help pay for care, which is important because long-term care costs can be tough on a fixed income, and when someone needs a break, they offer respite care for short-term stays to take some weight off family members. The team helps with routine tasks like personal hygiene, preparing meals, managing medicine, and housekeeping, and they've also got skilled nursing care and memory care services designed to help reduce confusion and keep people safe if they have Alzheimer's or dementia, and some facilities have residential care homes with live-in caregivers for more hands-on support. The community runs a decent range of housing options including senior apartments at places like Chenal Pines Retirement and Villas of Chenal, while names like Parkway Heights, Andover Place, and Woodland Heights come up as part of their network, and you'll see home care services for those who want to stay at home but need help with companionship and non-medical assistance. Ratings-wise, the Retirement Centers of Arkansas gets about a 6 out of 10 for their facilities, so they're about average-some people do better with more specialized care, some are just looking for a simple, safe place to live among friends, and with physical rehab, nursing home services, hospice, and amenities for both active and assisted lifestyles, there's likely a good fit somewhere for most seniors who need care. People can expect handicap accessibility, social spaces, health care support, and a general focus on helping older adults stay as independent as possible for as long as they're able, with a little extra help where and when it's needed.

    People often ask...

    Retirement Center of Arkansas offers independent living and assisted living.

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    The full address for this community is 8900 Hwy 107, Sherwood, AR 72120.

    No, Retirement Center of Arkansas does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Arkansas, the Department of Human Services' Office of Long Term Care (OLTC) licenses assisted living facilities and inspects them for compliance, recording the deficiencies cited during its annual, complaint, and monitoring visits.

    License numberretirement-centers-of-arkansas
    Facility typeResidential Care Facility
    Capacity65 residents
    LicenseeLuvenia Blair

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