Wellness and Lifestyle
Everything we do is designed to promote a healthy, vibrant lifestyle.
Dining
Enjoy dining on three-course meals planned and prepared by our culinary school-trained chef and served by a full-service wait staff in the dining room. And yes, we always include Heart Healthy choices. For independent living residents, lunch and dinner are served Monday through Friday. A noon-only meal is served Saturday, Sunday, and major holidays.
Assisted living, nursing care, and memory care residents enjoy full meal service in their respective dining rooms.
And family members and friends are always welcome to join you! Guest meals are available for a nominal charge.
Recreation and Educational Classes
You have the time now for wellness and leisure activities, so take advantage of the opportunities. Go for a swim, relax in the whirlpool, lift weights, or participate in an exercise class. The Wilbourn Recreation Center features a 50-foot heated, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness room with Universal exercise equipment, and men’s and women’s locker rooms. Instructor-led water aerobics, water volleyball, and other exercise classes are also available. Enjoy a walk on the trail alongside the pond or on the quiet, shady sidewalks around the grounds.
Are you a bridge player, a movie buff, or a budding artist? Or perhaps reading and discussing a good book is your activity of choice? At Parkway Village you’ll have access to a variety of social, cultural, and spiritual activities; crafts; card games; movies; book clubs; guest speakers; concerts; and planned outings.
Plus, we encourage wellness with healthy living presentations, a grief support group, and an Alzheimer’s support group.
Concierge Service
Was your last move in 1980? Don’t know how to begin downsizing? We can help! Our Director of Resident and Family Services can connect you with relocation experts, real estate firms, and other companies to help you make the transition. Then he’ll orient you to life at Parkway Village so that you can make the most of everything we offer.
Spiritual Life
We believe care for the spirit is as important as care for the body and mind regardless of religious belief or affiliation. Spiritual life opportunities at Parkway Village are planned by a spiritual life committee of residents that is led by our chaplain. A weekly ecumenical chapel service, nondenominational Bible study, and grief recovery group are some of the ways we seek to meet residents’ spiritual needs. Our chaplain also does home and hospital visits and is available for one-on-one counseling. Parkway Village is also an official partner with Stephen Ministries. Through the Stephen Ministry we train and organize residents for one-on-one caring ministry with other residents. We are committed to caring for people through people.
Library
For the casual or serious reader, the library includes a selection of books, periodicals, games, and puzzles. Residents also have access to free WIFI.
The Market
Pick up a birthday card or restock on milk. Basic grocery, sundry items, greeting cards, and other items are available for purchase in the convenience store. And while you are out, grab a complimentary cup of coffee or tea and visit with neighbors in the Coffee Shop.
Salon Services
Ready for a new style? Or just need a trim? Our full-service hair salon provides shampoo, cut, style, color, and perm services at a nominal charge. For convenience, residents of assisted living, nursing care, and memory care have access to on-site hair salon services in their locations.
Transportation
No longer driving? No worries. We provide on-campus transportation anytime. With advance notice we provide free transportation to medical appointments in the Little Rock area. We also offer weekly opportunities for trips to the grocery store, area banks, and area shopping centers. We can arrange transportation to the airport and some cultural events in our area for a nominal charge.
Security
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with 24-hour on-site security, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The security staff also monitors the emergency call system and smoke alarms located in each home.
Utilities and Property Taxes
The monthly residence fee covers most all utilities, property taxes, and property insurance. However, we recommend residents carry insurance on their personal belongings in their home. It is also beneficial to carry personal liability insurance.
Testimonials
Parkway Village has a great staff, lots of good food, plenty of fun activities, and comfortable living. I am so glad I moved here while I am still young enough to enjoy the freedom and security that Parkway Village offers.
Before our father came to the Shell Center, his health condition was rapidly deteriorating. . . Over the past four years his condition stabilized, all of his needs are met on a daily basis, and we know he feels safe and cared for. We are very pleased with the care that the Shell Center has given our father.
Meeting with the administrator, the director of nursing (a nurse practitioner), and one of the two registered nurses on staff; observing a practical nurse making her rounds; and watching the certified nursing aides caring for their patients in a surprisingly immaculate environment were enough to give me a sense of relief that our journey for skilled care had ended. We had come home.
With so many decisions to make in retirement living, it can seem overwhelming, but moving to Parkway Village was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have so many wonderful friends and neighbors and now that I don't have to worry about keeping up my home, it has given me so much more time to do the things I really enjoy.
I chose to come here only two months after losing my husband. I needed the security of feeling safe while being alone for the first time in my life. Learning home and yard maintenance were provided gave me peace. Most important, though, is having so many caring, gracious, and fun people to mingle with. That was therapeutic and helped me through the grieving process. Parkway Village continues to meet physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs in my life!
Moving to Parkway Village more than 15 years ago was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I no longer have responsibilities that home ownership requires. I, along with my family, am so very thankful that I am living my retirement years in such a wonderful and secure place as Parkway. Parkway Village is the place to retire!
Ready for a Worry-Free Lifestyle?
Parkway Village provides the ultimate in retirement living in a prime location in Little Rock, Arkansas. The entire complex is designed to provide a satisfying, carefree, and secure living environment; while at the same time maintaining an active and independent lifestyle. Call today to schedule a tour and to learn about our affordable and flexible pricing options.
