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Brookdale Fort Smith

5501 Duncan Rd

4.6(46 ratings)· Fort Smith average: 4.3

Part of Brookdale Senior Living · 355 communities · 4.3★ average

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Quick Facts

Apartments
Pet-friendly studio, one- and two-bedroom units
Delivery Service
Free personal item delivery to apartments

What Families Think

Reviewers consistently praise Brookdale Fort Smith for attentive, caring staff and a clean, welcoming environment for both assisted living and memory care residents. Families highlight strong communication, quality dining, and a range of activities that help residents feel at home. No published pricing was available, and reviews here don't surface material complaints.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring and attentive
  • Clean, warm, and cheerful facility
  • Good communication between staff and families
  • Praised food quality and dining experience
  • Large apartment options with kitchenettes
  • Variety of activities and outings offered

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About Brookdale Fort Smith

Brookdale Fort Smith is an assisted living and memory care community located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The community offers personalized support for daily tasks including bathing, dressing, and medication management, with staff available 24/7 to provide assistance.

The community features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom pet-friendly apartments. Memory care is provided through the Clare Bridge program, which uses a person-centered approach for residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, offering secure, homelike settings with calming sensory experiences such as music, pet visits, and soothing scents.

Residents enjoy a variety of wellness and recreational programs including yoga, walking groups, creative classes, and brain games. The community offers clubs such as the Veterans Association, Music Appreciation Group, and Choir, along with hobbies like gardening, chess, painting, reading, and gardening. A custom movie theater, piano, and fireplace are available for residents to enjoy on-site.

Brookdale Fort Smith is located near the Ozark National Forest and Ouachita National Forest, with proximity to the Fort Smith National Historic Site, Riverfront Park, local museums, shopping at Central Mall, and dining options. The community is also near doctor's offices and various cultural attractions including the Fort Smith Symphony Orchestra and live theater performances.

The Optimum Life program personalizes dining through whole grains, lean proteins, and fresh ingredients tailored to individual preferences and therapeutic needs. In memory care, Clare Bridge dining creates a calm environment with dementia-friendly menus and gentle support. A Personal Solutions program allows residents to order personal items for delivery to their apartment, with free delivery and monthly shipment options available.

Types of Care

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

4.6overall · 46 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (46)

Rebecca Knight

Mar 2026

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1000 stars if I could!! What a beautiful place, dad has been here for about 4 months now and it’s changed our lives!! The problems at his previous assisted living with getting the correct medications and being responded to in a timely manner had set him back quite a lot. But since being at Brookdale he has came to every meal and always compliments on the food and I’ve had some meals with him and it’s quite impressive! Blake did such a great job showing us the room options and what dads future could like and Brookdale delivered! Cynthia, the ED, runs a tight ship of caring, generous, and loving staff, from the kitchen to the head nurse you can tell they care! Cynthia was so knowledgeable about any elder care options that not only helped with my dad here in fort smith but pointed me in the right direction for my great aunt in Eastern Arkansas! Brookdale has been such a blessing and I’m so glad we chose not only this building but we chose the staff, the residents, and the culture! Thank you so much for what y’all do!

Karen Jackson

Oct 2025

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Our family can’t imagine having Mother anywhere else! She has loved both her AL apartment and MC suite and every staff member has gone to great lengths in not only caring for her needs but also showing how much they truly care about her. We feel very blessed!

Johnny CK

Jul 2025

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this places is super clean and the staff is friendly, and communicate very well between staff and family members. i couldn't ask for a better place for my loved one to live!

Jessica Taylor

Apr 2024

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Brookdale Fort Smith is a wonderful place! I feel that the staff truly care about the people who live there and strive to make it feel like home. The facility is clean, warm, and cheerful. All the individuals who work there are friendly and compassionate. Would recommend this facility to anyone.

Liz Markham

Mar 2024

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I have been here seven months. I love it here because everyone treats you so nice and so helpful. I picked this place because the rooms are large. I have two bedrooms with queen size beds and each one have two bathrooms. Also I have a sitting area and a kitchenette. They have all kinds of activities in house. Also trips out to eat if you prefer and to different stores like Walmart dollar tree and others. Everyone is very courteous and helpful. If you have any questions they will be anxious to answer them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Brookdale Fort Smith offer?

Brookdale Fort Smith offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Brookdale Fort Smith located?

Brookdale Fort Smith is located at 5501 Duncan Rd in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

What do families say about Brookdale Fort Smith?

Reviewers consistently praise Brookdale Fort Smith for attentive, caring staff and a clean, welcoming environment for both assisted living and memory care residents. Families highlight strong communication, quality dining, and a range of activities that help residents feel at home. No published pricing was available, and reviews here don't surface material complaints.

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