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Brookdale Fort Smith

Brookdale Fort Smith is an assisted living and memory care community in Fort Smith, AR.

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  • Interior

    Cozy bedroom with a blue patterned bedspread and matching pillows, softly lit by a lamp next to the window.
  • Decor

    A well-lit dining area with several tables and chairs, featuring large windows and decorative elements.
  • Living Room

    Cozy living and dining room with stylish decor and blue accents.
  • Building

    A brick building with a covered entrance and driveway.
  • Architecture

    A brick exterior hotel with a covered entrance and landscaped surroundings.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, featuring blue patterned bedding and pillows, a bedside lamp, and a window with blinds.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a grand piano by the window.
  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with chandeliers and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table set, and modern appliances.
  • Artwork

    A cozy waiting room with comfortable chairs and a television.
  • Patio

    A cozy patio with outdoor furniture, including a table, chairs, and an umbrella against a brick wall.
  • Television

    A modern waiting room with comfortable seating and a television.
  • Chandelier

    A spacious dining room with elegant chandeliers and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Outdoor Seating

    A cozy patio with a table, chairs, and an umbrella against a brick wall.

5501 Duncan Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903

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4.5 from 90 reviews
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Brookdale Fort Smith Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Fort Smith offers a range of living options with costs that vary based on room type. For instance, a studio at Brookdale is priced at $2,705, which is notably lower than the Sebastian County average of $3,170 and also below the state average of $2,863. However, when considering one-bedroom accommodations, Brookdale's rate of $3,235 exceeds the county's $2,719 but remains competitive compared to Arkansas' average of $3,322. The two-bedroom option at Brookdale is set at $4,335, surpassing both the county price of $3,435 and the state's average of $3,490. Interestingly, for semi-private rooms, Brookdale's cost significantly outpaces local and state figures at $6,300 versus Sebastian County's $4,200 and Arkansas' average of $3,651. Overall, while some room types present attractive pricing relative to local norms, others may require closer consideration depending on individual budgetary constraints.

Floor plansBrookdale Fort SmithSebastian CountyArkansas
Studio$2,705$3,170$2,863
1 Bedroom$3,235$2,719$3,322
2 Bedrooms$4,335$3,435$3,490
Semi-Private$6,300$4,200$3,651

Overall Review of Brookdale Fort Smith

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and communication

Residents and families describe staff who stay responsive and involved.

Many reviews describe staff members as friendly, caring, and attentive to residents’ needs. Several families mention communication—keeping them involved, answering questions, and addressing concerns. A few reviews specifically connect that support to feeling safe and at ease day to day.

common 12 reviews mention this

Food quality and dining support

Dining is a frequent bright spot, with meals that residents look forward to.

Multiple reviews say residents enjoy the food and meals feel well organized. Families also mention having meal choices and being able to get meals provided when needed. A small number of reviews are less enthusiastic, describing food as acceptable, not outstanding, or even undesirable at times.

common 8 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept community feel

Reviews repeatedly mention a clean, well-kept facility.

Several residents and visitors say the building is clean and maintained, including model rooms and common areas. One review also highlights there being no noticeable smell. A minority of comments raise housekeeping concerns in individual rooms, including cleanliness issues and delays.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents and families describe a steady schedule of activities.

Many reviews mention activities running regularly, including in-house and off-site options. Families describe residents staying busy and social, and some note particular interests like Bible study or live entertainment. A couple of reviews note limits based on a resident’s needs or mobility, or that activities could be improved for certain situations.

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24-hour response and safety features

Support is described as available around the clock when help is needed.

Some reviews highlight a 24-hour nursing or response capability and describe safety tools like an emergency pull cord or call button. Other comments connect that support to families feeling relief that someone will respond promptly. This matches the community’s offered care services and support systems.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing can feel high

A few reviews raise concerns about overall cost or value.

Some families describe the community as expensive and criticize add-on style charges or value. One review also flags a medication-pharmacy billing issue that led to an upfront cost concern. At the same time, most reviews do not focus on pricing, so the negative feedback is limited to a small subset of experiences.

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Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Fort Smith Regional (2 miles away) Fort Smith Regional (2 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Forever fit Forever fit
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Fort Smith, Arkansas, offers a convenient and diverse range of healthcare services within close proximity, including dental care at Smile Help Dental and specialized medical care at Mercy Medical Group and the Urology Group of Western Arkansas. Additionally, there are several reputable hospitals nearby such as St Edward Mercy Health System and Baptist Health-Fort Smith for any emergency medical needs. The area also provides various dining options ranging from fast food chains like Burger King and Taco Bueno to more sit-down restaurants like La Huerta Mexican Restaurant and Calico County. For pharmaceutical needs, multiple pharmacies like Walmart Pharmacy and Coleman Pharmacy are easily accessible. Furthermore, there are cozy cafes such as Starbucks and Panera Bread to relax or socialize with friends. Overall, this neighborhood is well-equipped to meet the lifestyle needs of seniors looking for a vibrant community with convenient amenities in Fort Smith.

Physicians

  • Smile Help Dental (0.1 miles)
  • Dr Russell Branum (0.1 miles)
  • Mercy Medical Group (0.1 miles)
  • Mercy Sleep Center - Fort Smith (0.1 miles)
  • Center For Sight (0.2 miles)
  • Baptist Health Family and Pediatric Clinic-Ellsworth Road (0.2 miles)
  • Urology Group of Western Arkansas (0.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Foot And Ankle Clinicfort Smith Fort Smith (0.2 miles)
  • St Edward Mercy Health System (1.3 miles)
  • St Edward Mercy Medical Center (1.4 miles)
  • The Women's Center (2.6 miles)
  • Samir Patel, MD (2.7 miles)
  • Sparks ICU (2.8 miles)
  • Baptist Health-Fort Smith (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Confectionately Yours (0.3 miles)
  • Burger King (0.4 miles)
  • La Huerta Mexican Restaurant (0.4 miles)
  • Taco Bueno (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Calico County (0.6 miles)
  • Braum's (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Coleman Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Harp's Food Stores (1.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Midland Drug (2.4 miles)
  • Care Script (2.5 miles)
  • National Family Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.5 miles)
  • Dewey's Cafe (1.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.7 miles)

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