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The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living

5000 Arkanshire Cir

4.5(76 ratings)· Springdale average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Pricing model
Pay-per-service pricing lets residents choose care level
Cost trend
Annual fee increases of about 6% reported

What Families Think

Families describe The Gardens at Arkanshire as a warm, active community with a devoted, long-tenured staff—especially housekeeping and dining workers who are singled out by name in many reviews. Alongside the praise, a handful of reviewers raise concerns about administration, billing follow-through, and rising costs, and mention that quality has varied under different management over the years.

The Good

  • Staff repeatedly praised as caring and attentive
  • Longtime housekeeper Laylonie Beck singled out often
  • Rich activity calendar: painting, bingo, music, gardening
  • Clean, well-maintained grounds and buildings
  • Cottage living option with full kitchens and living rooms

The Bad

  • Multiple complaints about unresponsive or unprofessional administration
  • One report of annual price hikes around 6% outpacing costs
  • One report of a $1,000 refund never issued after contract change
  • One report of years-long neglected yard/landscaping by ownership

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living is a senior living community in Springdale, Arkansas offering Assisted Living and Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Outdoor Patio. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 76 reviews.

About The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living

The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living is an assisted and independent living community in Springdale, Arkansas. The community serves residents across a range of care needs, including those who choose independent cottage living with private kitchens and dining areas.

Families consistently praise the staff's genuine care and professionalism. One visiting contractor noted how smoothly the community operates and the pride staff takes in caring for residents. Multiple families highlighted the chef's contributions to meal quality, and the range of daily activities, painting classes, volleyball, live music, and social outings, that keep residents engaged. During the pandemic, one long-term resident's family credited the community with doing "a wonderful job protecting their residents." Several current residents reported feeling at home and satisfied with the overall experience.

The community carries a 4.5-star rating across 76 Google reviews. Some families noted concerns about maintenance, administrative practices, and annual fee increases; one reviewer observed that front-line staff appear genuinely dedicated but may lack adequate resources. Despite these mixed perspectives, the preponderance of five-star reviews reflects strong satisfaction among residents and their families.

Types of Care at The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Kitchen
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Live Performances
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living

4.5overall · 76 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (76)

Anthony Briggs

Mar 2026

via Google

As an electrical service contractor, I visit a wide variety of businesses, facilities, and operations across Northwest Arkansas and The Gardens at Arkanshire truly stands out as one of the best. Every time I’m on-site, I’m impressed by how smoothly the community operates and how much pride the staff takes in caring for their residents.<br><br>Their team consistently shows kindness, professionalism, and genuine respect. They take the time to listen to their residents, respond to their needs, and provide top‑notch senior living care. Every single time I have been on site to perform work, there is at least one member of the kitchen staff taking time out of their busy work schedule to sit and chat with the residents. It’s clear that the well‑being of the people who live there is always their top priority.<br><br>I also want to recognize their amazing maintenance staff, who work hard to keep the facilities safe, clean, and well‑maintained. Their attention to detail and commitment to the community is something I notice every visit. It's not easy maintaining a facility that size with that kind of urgency and detail. Truly impressive.<br><br>It’s a privilege to support a local business that treats its residents and its partners with such integrity and compassion. I’m grateful for the trust they’ve placed in Wireworks NWA and proud to work with a community that sets such a high standard.<br><br>-Anthony Briggs<br>Wireworks NWA LLC

Shamay Cannady

Mar 2026

via Google

Absolutely love this facility, Visited briefly and got to tour the place, I spoke with four different staff members and every single one of them were delightful and kind, It was clean, Lunch smelled so good, And John, the executive director was wonderful! Highly recommend!

Misty Jacobs

Dec 2025

via Google

I attended for their annual tree lighting and every single member of the staff was so incredible. Everyone is very friendly and you can really tell how much pride they take in what they do.

Dylan HG

Nov 2025

via Google

Gardens is one of the best looking communities in the area and has a great staff. The director John has been there for years and is great. Recommended!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living offer?

The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.

Where is The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living located?

The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living is located at 5000 Arkanshire Cir in Springdale, Arkansas.

What do families say about The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living?

Families describe The Gardens at Arkanshire as a warm, active community with a devoted, long-tenured staff—especially housekeeping and dining workers who are singled out by name in many reviews. Alongside the praise, a handful of reviewers raise concerns about administration, billing follow-through, and rising costs, and mention that quality has varied under different management over the years.

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