The Waters Of Cumberland in Little Rock, AR

The Waters Of Cumberland is a nursing home community in Little Rock, AR.

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1516 Cumberland Street, Little Rock, AR 72202

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 46 reviews
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Overall Review of The Waters Of Cumberland

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Activities led by LaToya

Residents and visitors consistently mention an engaged activity director.

Many reviewers describe the activity team as a central part of the day-to-day experience, frequently calling out LaToya and her assistant Courtney. Reviews mention resident-focused events like outings, bingo, nails/manicures, barber services, and monthly celebrations. A few reviewers also describe the facility as keeping residents more engaged rather than letting them sit idle.

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Therapy and medication help

Reviews point to hands-on support for recovery needs.

Several reviews mention occupational or other therapy experiences, and others describe getting help with recuperation after surgery or an accident. One reviewer specifically mentions medication help as part of what they needed during recovery. Residents are also described as being encouraged to get up and stay interactive, tying therapy and daily support together.

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Staff friendliness and responsiveness

A large share of reviews describe staff as welcoming and helpful.

Across many visits and family experiences, reviewers repeatedly mention friendly, warm staff and a welcoming feeling when entering the building. Multiple reviews describe staff as attentive to residents’ needs and responsive when help is requested. Even among more mixed feedback, some notes still acknowledge that many staff members are friendly and helpful.

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Cleanliness is praised

Many reviewers say the building is well kept.

Several reviews describe a clean, orderly environment, including praise for housekeeping and how often staff clean and maintain surfaces. Some reviewers also mention a good condition inside the building, such as a fresh-smelling entrance and tidy common areas. A smaller number of reviews express concerns about cleanliness in parts of the facility, including unpleasant odors.

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Food quality varies

Food reviews are mixed, even within the same facility.

Some reviewers say the food is good and that meals are prepared daily with portions that feel satisfying. However, at least one visitor says a resident was not impressed with the food and that results depended on the cook. Because the menu approach can vary by preparation, the dining experience appears less consistent than the activity programming.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Serious safety and care concerns

A few reviews raise serious issues that may affect trust.

One very negative review describes serious safety concerns, including an allegation of sexual assault and claims that no action was taken. Another negative review focuses on missing personal items, an unclean environment at times, and a stench reported on entry. Separate concerns also appear around interpersonal treatment from some staff during a non-resident visit, including rude interactions and lack of help for delivery services.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Adams (3 miles away) Adams (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • Cornerstone Pharmacy Main (0.2 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Family Medical Center Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)

Cafes

  • The Root Cafe (0.1 miles)
  • Fidel & Co. (1 miles)
  • Mugs Cafe (1.7 miles)
  • Mylo Coffee Co. (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • South on Main (0.2 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.4 miles)
  • Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co. (0.6 miles)
  • Cantina Cinco De Mayo (0.7 miles)
  • Camp Taco (0.8 miles)
  • Agāsi 7 Rooftop Bar and Kitchen (0.8 miles)
  • Samantha's Tap Room & Wood Grill (0.8 miles)

Parks

  • Riverfront Park (1 miles)
  • Little Rock Central High School Visitor Center Park (1.5 miles)
  • Allsopp Park (3.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Arkansas Children's Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • Arkansas Childrens Hospital- NICU (1.4 miles)
  • Arkansas Federation Of Families For Children's Mental Health (3.1 miles)
  • CHI St Vincent Infirmary (4 miles)
  • Baptist Health Medical Center (4.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Tsa Checkpoint Little Rock National Airport Little Rock (2.8 miles)
  • Baggage Claim (2.9 miles)
  • Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • UAMS Radiation Oncology Center (2.9 miles)
  • Uams-Gastroenterology (3.1 miles)
  • Schibuk Larry MD - UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital (3.1 miles)
  • Uams Transplant Surgery (3.1 miles)
  • Baptist Health (3.2 miles)
  • North Little Rock Family Practice Clinic (3.2 miles)
  • Baptist Health Family Clinic-Hillcrest (3.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Park Hill Baptist Church (3.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Mccain Mall (4.8 miles)

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