Monthly and annual senior-care costs for Arkansas.
Assisted living in Arkansas runs about $3,960 a month on average, or $47,520 a year, based on this site's 2026 cost model. That puts Arkansas about 12% below the $4,500 national average for a studio unit with light daily care. Medicare will not pay for any of the Arkansas figure above.
These are statewide Arkansas averages for a studio or one-bedroom unit with light daily care, drawn from this site's 2026 cost model. Every Arkansas community sets its own price, so treat the table as a planning start, not a quote.
| Period | Arkansas average |
|---|---|
| Daily | $130 |
| Weekly | $915 |
| Monthly | $3,960 |
| Annual | $47,520 |
The $3,960 a month figure is a baseline for Arkansas: a studio or one-bedroom unit, three meals, and light help with dressing, bathing, or medication reminders. Add a private room, memory care, or more hands-on nursing support and the Arkansas price climbs from there. The assisted living cost calculator prices the exact Arkansas combination instead of the statewide average alone.
The $3,960 Arkansas figure comes from this site's 2026 cost model, which starts at the $4,500 national monthly average for a studio unit with light care and adjusts it by regional cost band. Arkansas sits in a band that runs about 12% below that national number. The model does not call individual communities, so for a binding number, ask Arkansas communities directly for a current rate sheet.
The $3,960 figure covers a studio or one-bedroom unit, three meals a day, and light help with daily tasks like bathing or medication reminders. Memory care, a private room, or heavier nursing needs push the Arkansas price higher than this baseline.
Some Arkansas costs may qualify as medical expenses if the resident is chronically ill under IRS rules and a doctor has certified a plan of care. A tax professional familiar with Arkansas and federal rules can confirm whether it applies to a specific situation.
Arkansas Medicaid does not pay for room and board in assisted living, but most states, Arkansas included, run a waiver program that can cover personal care once a resident has spent down to the asset limit. Rules and waiting lists vary, so contact the Arkansas Medicaid office directly.