About West Shores

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and discover the peace and tranquility of West Shores — a 17-acre senior living community in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas. Surrounded by nature and featuring breathtaking views of Lake Hamilton, West Shores offers independent living, assisted living, and short-term stay options in a warm, welcoming environment where comfort and connection come first.

This thoughtfully designed, multi-story community features spacious common areas filled with natural light, inviting lounges for socializing, and two elegant restaurant-style dining halls lined with large windows overlooking the lake. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet moment in the open atrium lobby or relaxing on the patio with your furry friend, every space at West Shores is made to feel like home.

At West Shores, residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the support of professional staff who handle housekeeping, laundry, linen service, and maintenance — giving you more time to focus on the things you love. Our talented culinary team prepares fresh, flavorful meals every day, using high-quality ingredients to create delicious and nutritious options. With a rotating menu and three restaurant-style meals served daily, dining here is a highlight of community life.

Compassionate caregivers and licensed nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide personalized care, including diabetic support, medication management, incontinence care, and help with daily activities. Regular wellness assessments ensure that each resident receives the right level of care to live safely and independently.

Life at West Shores is active, engaging, and full of opportunities. Residents can take part in daily fitness classes, play bingo or trivia, express creativity in arts and crafts sessions, or enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa’s therapeutic tub. Social events like happy hours, summer cookouts, and group outings bring neighbors together, while amenities like the walking trail, landscaped courtyard, gardens, library, chapel, and beauty salon offer plenty of options for recreation and relaxation.

West Shores offers a variety of living arrangements, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Each home features a full kitchenette, walk-in closet, wheelchair-accessible bathroom with safety features, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning. Cable TV, Wi-Fi, and utilities are included in the monthly rent for added convenience.

For those recovering from surgery or simply wanting to experience life at West Shores before committing long-term, short-term, and respite stays are available. Guests enjoy private, furnished apartments and full access to all amenities, activities, and dining — just like permanent residents.

At West Shores, you’ll find more than a place to live — you’ll find a community built on care, comfort, and connection. Here, every day is an opportunity to relax, explore, and live life on your own terms.

Care and support at West Shores

Families considering West Shores can choose from:

  • Assisted Living: Help from trained staff with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication, in a social community setting.
  • Independent Living: Maintenance-free living for active older adults who don’t need daily care, with dining and activities on site.

On the healthcare side, the community lists diabetic care, support for higher care needs, incontinence care, medication management and care for residents who are non-ambulatory. During a visit, ask how the team builds and reviews each resident’s care plan.

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Apartments and amenities

Living options at West Shores include one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Features include full kitchens, air conditioning, kitchenettes, Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, garden views, bathtubs and cable or satellite TV. Common areas include outdoor seating areas, an indoor atrium, an outdoor patio, a barber shop, a library and a central fireplace, making it easy to spend time with neighbors and visiting family.

Dining at West Shores

Residents don’t need to cook, as meals are provided, with guest meals for visiting family, international cuisine, organic options, restaurant-style dining and room service. Dietary options include gluten-free, kosher, low-sodium, no-sugar, vegan and vegetarian meals. There is also a café or bistro and a private dining room for family occasions.

Activities and daily life

Activities include day trips and outings, karaoke, sensory-based programs, quilting or sewing club, devotional activities offsite, community service organizations, dances, holiday parties and devotional activities on-site, among 40 listed activities. Outings away from the community are offered as well. On-site recreation includes an arts and crafts center, a billiards lounge, a game room, a piano or organ and raised garden beds. Services such as a visiting beautician, housekeeping and laundry service are available.

West Shores is pet friendly, and cats and dogs are welcome. For getting around, the community offers complimentary transportation. Languages spoken include American Sign Language and English.

Senior living near West Shores in Hot Springs, AR

West Shores is located at 2607 Albert Pike, Hot Springs, AR 71913. To see how it compares with other local communities, browse assisted living and senior care in Hot Springs or explore senior living across Arkansas.

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Helpful guides for families

Questions to ask when you visit West Shores

  • What is included in the monthly fee, and what costs extra?
  • How are care needs assessed, and how often is the care plan reviewed?
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day and overnight?
  • Can we join for a meal or an activity during the visit?

Frequently asked questions about West Shores

What types of care does West Shores offer?
West Shores offers assisted living and independent living in Hot Springs, AR. Contact the community through this page to confirm current availability for each level of care.

What apartment types are available at West Shores?
West Shores offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, as well as semi-private rooms. Availability changes often, so request current floor plans and pricing through this page.

Does West Shores allow pets?
Yes. West Shores is listed as pet friendly, with cats and dogs welcome. Ask the community about size limits, fees and pet policies before moving in.

Does West Shores provide transportation?
West Shores offers complimentary transportation. Confirm schedules and any costs for appointments and outings with the community.

Where is West Shores located?
West Shores is at 2607 Albert Pike, Hot Springs, AR 71913, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

How much does West Shores cost?
Pricing at West Shores depends on the apartment type and level of care needed. Use the contact form on this page to request current pricing and availability. It is free and there is no obligation.

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Healthcare

  • Diabetic Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Additional Information about West Shores

Rooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Semi-Private
  • Studio

Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Bath Tubs
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Full kitchen
  • Garden View
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Dining Venues

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Meals

  • Gluten-free
  • Guest Meals
  • International Cuisine
  • Kosher
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Organic
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Shared Spaces

  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Recreation

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds

Activities

  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Art Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Bible Study Group
  • Birthday Parties
  • Book Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Catholic Services
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Christian Services
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Community Service Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Cooking Club
  • Dances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Karaoke
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Live Well Programs
  • Men's Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Tai Chi
  • Trivia Games
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Walking Club
  • Wii Bowling
  • Wine Tasting
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga

Languages

  • American Sign Language
  • English

Transportation

  • Complimentary Transportation

Parking

  • Resident Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Pet Friendly

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