Housing Options in Arkansas
A family-friendly guide to exploring residential choices. Choosing a home is about finding the right balance of independence, support, affordability, and personal choice.
Four Ways to Live
These options are arranged from the most independent to the most supported. Many families explore more than one.
Community Living Apartments (HUD)
Independent and affordable
Independent apartment living in affordable, accessible housing operated by Easterseals Arkansas.
- Four HUD-approved apartment complexes in Little Rock, 59 units in total.
- Armistead Village (17 units), Wilson Court I (14), Wilson Court II (14), and Harold Court (14).
- One and two bedroom floor plans, accessible bathrooms, private entrances, and an on-site manager.
- Two bedroom units are available for live-in aides.
Roommate Housing
Community with individualized support
A community housing model for people receiving services through the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver.
- Roommate matching through a 48-question preference questionnaire, plus social outings before anything is final.
- Homes for two to four roommates, with individual leases and shared expenses.
- Smart-home and remote-support technology, including smart locks, sensors, and remote monitoring.
- A shared-staffing model that provides support without giving up independence.
Group Home
Structured residential support
A residential facility providing housing and support for people who need assistance with daily living.
Easterseals Arkansas does not operate these settings.
- A structured environment with care, supervision, and support.
- May include medical care, counseling, and life-skills training.
- Arkansas group homes are regulated by the Department of Human Services.
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IID)
Facility-based support
Settings that specialize in services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Easterseals Arkansas does not operate these settings.
- Arkansas has both large and small ICF/IID settings.
- Human Development Centers are among the large state-operated facilities.
- Private ICF/IID options also exist.
Tip: Start with the person’s vision for home, then explore eligibility, funding, availability, and support needs.
Find Your Starting Point
Five questions, about two minutes. There are no wrong answers, and nothing you enter is sent to us or saved anywhere.
Based on your answers, start here
Community Living Apartments (HUD)
Independent apartment living in affordable, accessible housing operated by Easterseals Arkansas.
Easterseals Arkansas operates this program. The next step is to send an inquiry and we will get back to you.
Roommate Housing
A community housing model for people receiving services through the Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver.
Easterseals Arkansas operates this program. The next step is to send an inquiry and we will get back to you.
Group Home
A residential facility providing housing and support for people who need assistance with daily living.
Easterseals Arkansas does not operate this type of housing. Arkansas DHS is the place to start, and we are still glad to help you understand the option and figure out your next step. Call us at 501-227-3600.
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IID)
Settings that specialize in services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Easterseals Arkansas does not operate this type of housing. Arkansas DHS is the place to start, and we are still glad to help you understand the option and figure out your next step. Call us at 501-227-3600.
You answered that you are not sure about funding or eligibility. That is the most common place families get stuck, and it is worth sorting out first, because it changes which options are open to you. Our waiver specialists will call you back for free.
You are looking outside the Little Rock area. All four Easterseals HUD apartment complexes are in Little Rock, so Community Living may not be an option where you are looking. Call us at 501-227-3600 and we can talk through what exists in your part of the state.
This is a starting point for a conversation, not an eligibility determination. Every family’s situation is different, and the options above are worth exploring together.
Questions to Consider Before Choosing
Bring these to any conversation with a provider or with Arkansas DHS.
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Independence
How much help is needed with daily living, safety, transportation, meals, or medications?
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Living preference
Does the person want to live alone, with a roommate, or in a staffed residential setting?
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Funding and eligibility
What benefits, waiver services, income requirements, or program eligibility apply?
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Location
What community, transportation, work, family, and social connections matter most?
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Technology
Could enabling or remote-support technology increase independence or safety?
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Availability
Is there an opening or a roommate match available right now?
Helpful Links
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Easterseals Community Living →
HUD apartment information and inquiry
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Easterseals Roommate Housing →
Program information and inquiry
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Arkansas DDS →
Developmental disability services and residential resources
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Arkansas disability programs →
Programs for people with developmental disabilities
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HUD Arkansas →
Affordable housing and local housing resources
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HUD disability housing →
Federal housing resources for people with disabilities
Ready to Talk Through Options?
You do not have to figure this out alone. Call us and we will help you find the starting point that fits, whether or not it is with Easterseals.
Easterseals Arkansas
3920 Woodland Heights Rd., Little Rock, AR 72212
501-227-3600
