Assisted living in Arkansas: how it is licensed.
Who licenses assisted living in Arkansas, and what to check before you choose.
What Arkansas calls it
In Arkansas, assisted living is licensed under the term “Assisted Living Facility (Level I and Level II)”. Other states use different names, so it helps to know the exact term when you search.
Who licenses and inspects
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care is the agency that licenses these communities. It is the official place to check a community’s license and inspection history.
Paying for care
Medicare generally does not cover long term custodial care.
Arkansas Medicaid lists ARChoices in Homecare, a home and community-based services program for adults 21-64 with a physical disability and adults 65 and older, and a Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver that reimburses participating providers a daily rate for assisted living services. Eligibility rules apply.
Help and complaints
Arkansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Department of Human Services) supports residents of long term care and their families.
Also worth knowing in Arkansas
Arkansas's Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver report states that room and board expenses must be met from participant resources or other sources.
Sources we checked (October 2026)
Licensing rules change. We checked the pages below. Confirm with the state agency.
Questions
Who regulates assisted living in Arkansas?
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.