Private pay
Most families pay monthly. Your written estimate lists every fee.
For families
For Sugarloaf families
Everything you need to know about visiting, paying for care and staying in touch.
For families
For families
Visiting, staying in touch and the practical things.
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Visiting
Come any time. After nine at night, ring the bell by the front door.
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Weekly calls
Tamika calls every family each Sunday afternoon with the week's news.
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Grandkids at the dock
Children are welcome to fish with a resident and a caregiver. Life jackets are by the boathouse.
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Laundry and labels
Label clothing with a name. We launder everything here.
Insurance & payment
Paying for care
Our business office walks every family through coverage before move-in. Here are the most common ways care is paid for.
Long-term care insurance
Many policies cover assisted living and memory care. We help with claim paperwork.
VA Aid & Attendance
Eligible veterans and surviving spouses may receive a monthly pension toward care.
Medicaid waiver
Some states help pay for assisted living through Medicaid waiver programs. Ask us about yours.
Activities & dining
A week at Sugarloaf House
A sample summer week. The current calendar is posted by the kitchen and emailed to families.
Mon
- Coffee and fishing on the dock
- Dominoes in the great room
Tue
- Chair yoga on the dock
- Hair and nail day (every other week)
Wed
- Garden boxes
- Pontoon ride (calm days)
Thu
- Outing into town
- Music night with local pickers
Fri
- Fishing contest
- Crappie fry supper
Sat
- Grandkids' fishing morning
Good to know
Questions, answered
What is a residential care facility in Arkansas?
Arkansas licenses residential care facilities to provide room, meals, supervision and help with daily activities like bathing, dressing and medications. They are not nursing homes, so a resident who needs round-the-clock skilled nursing would need a different setting.
Is the dock safe for residents?
The path is paved and lighted, the dock has railings, and a caregiver is always on the dock when residents are. Anyone who would rather not walk can ride down in the golf cart.
How do families pay?
Most residents pay privately or with long-term care insurance. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance. Ask our office and we will walk you through what may apply.
Do residents need a fishing license?
Arkansas residents 65 and older can buy a reduced-cost lifetime license, and Mark is happy to help with the paperwork. Rules can change, so check with Arkansas Game and Fish.
Can my mother keep her own doctor?
Yes. We drive residents to their own doctors and share notes with every provider. A visiting physician also sees residents here monthly.
What happens if care needs grow?
Many needs can be met here with home health or hospice visiting. If someone needs more care than we can safely provide, Jolene helps the family plan the next step.
Come see the lake from the dock.
Tours end on the dock with a cup of coffee, weather permitting. Call or text Jolene, or pick a time below.