Retirement Center of Arkansas

    8900 Hwy 107, Sherwood, AR 72120
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    3.0ยท7 reviews

    Private spacious room, caring staff

    I live in a private, spacious room with a large bathroom and appreciate the semi-assisted care - the staff are caring and always available, handle meds and VA coordination, and make me feel safe. The meals are good with variety, the grounds and patio are lovely and quiet, and there are regular activities, so I'm happy here.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    3.00ยท(7)

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      3.2
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and available caregiving staff
    • Safe campus environment
    • Attractive outdoor patio and grounds
    • Private-room availability
    • Spacious rooms with large bathrooms (in some units)
    • On-site medication administration and VA-care coordination
    • Varied meal options and on-site dining
    • Common living-room areas and scheduled activities
    • Semi-assisted care option

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness and odor control in resident and common areas
    • Pest-control concerns in some units
    • Outdated physical plant with narrow room layouts
    • Shared-bathroom configurations in portions of the building
    • Limited or inconsistent personal-grooming services
    • Variable dining-quality consistency
    • Inconsistent admissions-process professionalism and communication
    • Perceived high cost relative to amenities
    • Limited parking availability

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews for this facility are mixed, with clear strengths in day-to-day caregiving and community amenities alongside persistent operational concerns. Many comments praise direct-care staff as attentive and available, note a generally safe atmosphere, and appreciate outdoor spaces, living-room common areas, and activity offerings. At the same time, there are recurring remarks about building-age limitations, sanitation and pest-control issues in some areas, and inconsistent hospitality and admissions experiences.

    Care and staff: Families and residents commonly describe staff as caring, responsive, and present when needed; medication administration and coordination with the VA are cited as positives. However, there are notable concerns about the tone and professionalism of the admissions process and occasional lapses in service consistency. The facility offers a semi-assisted option and private rooms, which some families found helpful during quarantine or higher-acuity needs.

    Dining and activities: Dining impressions vary. Several reviewers reported good meals with variety, while others described isolated instances of poor meal quality. The community provides living-room common areas and scheduled activities, which are viewed positively for social engagement. Prospective residents should expect active programming but may want to sample meals during a visit.

    Facilities and services: The property is an older building that many reviewers felt is maintained to varying degrees โ€” some areas are kept up well, while others reflect the age and layout constraints (narrow rooms, shared bathrooms in some units). Private rooms with larger bathrooms are available in certain areas. Reviewers noted attractive outdoor and patio spaces. Operational shortcomings include sanitation and odor-control concerns, pest-control issues in some units, and inconsistent availability of grooming services such as showers, haircuts, and nail care. Parking is limited onsite.

    Management and notable patterns: Comments suggest a polarized experience: several families report satisfaction with care and communication, while others had strong negative impressions stemming mainly from admissions interactions, cleanliness problems, and perceived value for cost. Cost is described as high by some reviewers relative to the amenities and condition of parts of the building. Prospective residents and families should tour multiple unit types (private vs. shared-bathroom areas), ask about pest-control and housekeeping protocols, review personal-grooming service schedules, sample meals, and discuss admissions procedures and fee structure before deciding.

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

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    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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