Good Shepherd Community sits in a leafy suburb of Little Rock, Arkansas, spread out over a peaceful 140-acre campus with lakes, walking trails, and lots of greenery, and it's been providing senior health care services since 1979, so it's got some history. The community is faith-based and offers a wide range of living options, like independent living in cottages or apartments, assisted living, and memory care, and it's set up to handle many types of needs-including folks needing help with everyday tasks or specialized care, particularly for those with Alzheimer's, and there's a full-service retirement center here too. All together, there are over 500 apartments across five buildings, with choices from studio to one or two-bedroom layouts, including accessible units for people with disabilities, and for those looking for affordable housing, certain buildings like Moore and Rhinehart offer HUD Project-based Section 8 and LIHTC rental assistance, mostly for seniors age 62 and older.
Residents get help as needed, such as walking, bathing, grooming, nursing, medication support, occupational therapy, wound care, and daily personal care, and the nursing staff is on-site 24/7. There's a retirement community called Shepherd's Cove with 81 apartments and increased services, two meals a day, laundry, and housekeeping, while The Cottages has 104 units designed for independent seniors wanting peace and privacy. The Moore Building offers 200 HUD-subsidized apartments, with card-operated laundry on every floor, a beauty salon, meeting areas, computer lab, and library, making it handy for folks who like those extras, and the Rhinehart Building gives residents access to free washers and dryers, scenic balconies, and shares certain amenities with Moore. The Roberts features studio units for those 62 and older, with meals, transportation, utilities, cable TV, and gathering spots for exercise or games, so there's something for different needs and preferences across these buildings.
For meal services, some buildings-like Shepherd's Cove and The Roberts-offer up to two meals per day, while breakfast and lunch are available in other apartments. Residents have access to kitchens or kitchenettes if they want to cook, and amenities like laundry, cable TV, maintenance, sprinkler systems, and safety features come standard. There are both private rooms (running $6,500 to $8,000 per month) and semi-private rooms ($5,500 to $7,000 per month), and those preferring independent living can rent at more affordable rates in HUD-subsidized apartments.
Community life is busy with options like arts and crafts, computer classes, education programs, health seminars, wellness programs, movie matinees, games, and group excursions off-campus. The campus holds a chapel, library, exercise rooms, fitness center, dining rooms, guest parking, game rooms, wifi, and a scenic fishing dock at Fisher's Lake, which draws residents out for fresh air or a walk to the pier. The staff organizes religious and cultural programs, social events, lectures, and leads daily activities. There's a beauty salon and barbershop, plus services like laundry, dry cleaning, transportation, and even podiatry.
Good Shepherd Community has a strong commitment to supporting independence while offering care, and they maintain a peaceful, private environment for seniors who want to belong to a faith-based place with various services. Those looking for affordable options can find HUD and LIHTC rental assistance, and most units come in several layouts with easy access throughout. Housekeeping, maintenance, personal care assistants, and nurses are available to help, and the grounds offer plenty of room for walks or quiet time. The property has served the Little Rock community for a long while, and reviews currently rate it highly-4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews-even though connecting to more detailed information might be tricky right now due to server issues. Tours and virtual visits can be scheduled for those interested in learning more or needing an initial consultation or assessment.
