Lake Forest Senior Living at Hot Springs Village sits among the lakes and golf courses of Hot Springs Village and has been managed by The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society since January 2019. The facility's non-profit ownership means the focus stays on care, and the connection with the Good Samaritan Society ensures oversight and some consistency in standards. The facility has room for about 50 residents, with 50 certified beds and an average census of 50. Residents can choose independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and skilled rehabilitation services, including post-acute rehab, home health care (Medicare-Certified), hospice care, non-medical home care, and adult day services, so seniors with different needs can find support as things change.
Lake Forest Senior Living at Hot Springs Village offers a variety of amenities such as housekeeping and laundry, beauty and barber services, Life-Line safety pendants, and daily dining with three meals plus snacks. The community promotes a maintenance-free lifestyle with independent living apartments and assisted living options, where support for dressing, bathing, medication management, and help with daily tasks is present when needed. Staff and care teams are on site around the clock, and all are trained in senior care, with the facility open 24 hours a day. There are features that focus on safety, comfort, and accessibility, like call systems and walkable layouts, which help residents stay safe and maintain independence.
Residents at Lake Forest Senior Living at Hot Springs Village can join wellness programs, including Arkansas's largest Rock Steady Boxing program for Parkinson's, and other activities, cultural events, and social gatherings using common areas built for connection and joy. Wellness and activity areas are available, and transportation for non-emergency medical appointments is provided. The care team works on personalized care plans, aiming to keep a warm, family-like atmosphere where residents and staff feel respected and known.
Inspections over the years have found a total of 18 deficiencies, with some related to infection control, basic life support, and food safety. There was a complaint report that led to a fine of $13,627, and one serious incident involving life support posed immediate risk for residents. The nurse staffing rate at Lake Forest Senior Living is 3.67 nurse hours per resident per day, which is less than the state average of 4.1. The nurse turnover rate is slightly higher than the state average, at 54.8%. The facility reports data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which helps track standards and quality.
Lake Forest Senior Living at Hot Springs Village provides several levels of care, a choice of living options, and programs meant for seniors who wish to remain as active and independent as possible while having support when they need it. The environment is focused on safety, wellness, and helping people enjoy their later years without the worry of home upkeep. For more information, the website is hotspringssl.com.
