Cedar Springs Independent Living in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, offers assisted-living care with a focus on consistent medical oversight. Licensed nurses oversee medication management, perform routine health monitoring, and coordinate with residents’ personal physicians for treatment adjustments. Staff are on site around the clock to respond to emergencies, and each apartment is equipped with call systems that link directly to the care team. Regular wellness checks, fall-prevention programs, and scheduled transportation to medical appointments aim to keep residents stable and reduce hospital readmissions.
Beyond clinical services, the community provides daily support with bathing, dressing, mobility, and other activities of daily living. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are handled by staff to limit physical strain on residents. Scheduled local transportation helps residents keep personal appointments and run errands. Safety features such as handrails, wide corridors, and secured entry points are built into the design, and the team maintains individualized care plans, updating them as needs change.
Cedar Springs supplies a range of apartment styles. Depending on the selected unit, residents may find wheelchair-accessible showers, kitchenettes, private baths, and full handicap accessibility. All residences are air-conditioned, and select units allow cats under a weight limit. Cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and resident parking, including uncovered spaces, are available. Common areas include indoor and outdoor lounges, a central fireplace, meeting and game rooms, library, computer center, and an outdoor patio. Not every apartment contains every listed feature, so prospective residents should confirm specific inclusions during a tour.
Meals are prepared on site three times a day, and staff can accommodate common dietary restrictions after consultation with residents and physicians. The main dining room offers restaurant-style seating, while lighter fare is available between meals. Seasonal BBQs or picnics are scheduled in the outdoor areas to add variety and encourage social interaction.
Residents can take part in an arts and crafts center, Wii bowling, trivia games, cooking classes, stretching sessions, and yoga or chair yoga. Regular day trips, community service projects, and educational speakers support social and cognitive engagement, while on-site dances, happy hours, birthday and holiday parties, wine tastings, and art classes provide additional social outlets. Gardening enthusiasts have access to raised beds and a gardening club. Indoor recreation includes a game room and a movie or theater room, and off-site activities are arranged to keep the calendar full.
