Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care in Fort Smith, Arkansas
"We have promised ourselves that we shall always treat our residents as we would our own loved ones. Nothing less than our best will do."
This is a simple promise that the staff at Willow Brook Retirement and throughout Emeritus Senior Living communities has shared since 1991, when our community first opened its doors. It's a simple promise to be compassionate and kind, understanding and respectful a promise to become extended family to the seniors entrusted in our care and to our retirees who have chosen our community for its active lifestyle.
Right at Home
Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with an outdoor courtyard, Willow Brook Retirement is considered one of Arkansas's premier assisted living and Alzheimer's communities. Located close to Highway 540, our home-like community offers 93 apartments on three floors. Willow Brook Retirement provides the best of all worlds:
Retirement Living:
Enjoy the active retirement lifestyle of upscale independent living, where everything yard work, housekeeping, meal preparation, even transportation is taken care of for you. Just wake up and enjoy the day!Assisted Living:
Should you need a helping hand from our warm and caring staff, we also offer complete assisted living services, tailor-made to your needs. We've designed our services to focus on wellness, helping you maintain or improve your health, so you can live as independently as possible.
Join Their Journey - Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Our community also offers an innovative memory care program, Join Their Journey®, for seniors affected by Alzheimer's or dementia. Because your family's experience will be unlike any other, our goal is to get to know you and your loved one, so that we can offer support and solutions for your individual situation. We "join the journey" of your loved one by recognizing individuality, encouraging choices and allowing residents the dignity to live in a secure, personalized and familiar setting that feels comfortable for them.
New friends, new beginnings
It's been said that at Willow Brook Retirement, our residents don't live in our facility - we work in their homes! With many common areas including our lovely dining room, TV room, library and activities center residents and their loved ones the opportunity to get to know one another. We also offer a wide range of activities each month, including exercise programs and off-site excursions. Willow Brook Retirement is conveniently located in a residential area, across the street from the Central Mall and just one mile from Creekmore Park. Willow Brook Retirement is also close to St. Edwards and Sparks Regional Medical Center, as well as a nursing home rehabilitation facility if ever needed.
Community Services & Amenities
Common areas
- Dining room
- TV room
- Library
- Activities center
- Beauty salon
- Bank
- Chapel
- Laundry
Activities
- Parties, socials, hobby and game groups
- Exercise programs
- Cultural enrichment programs
- Off-site excursions
Amenities
- 3 meals a day, served restaurant-style
- Buffet
- 24-hour elder care staffing
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Laundry and linen service
- Parking
Apartments
- Full bath
- Full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven and microwave
- Curtains and wall-to-wall carpeting
- All utilities except basic cable and telephone included
- Webtv
- Individual climate control
- Pets welcome
- Completely maintenance free, inside and out
Senior care services
- Daily assistance with bathing and dressing
- Medication management
- Dining assistance and special diets
- Assistance with reminders and redirection
- Escorts and assistance with walking
- Emergency response call system
- Respite care
- 24-hour Chaplain services are also available




