Westminster Village of the Mid South - Blytheville, AR

Westminster Village of the Mid-South is an established nonprofit rental community for adults 55 and older, created in 1996 from former Eaker Air Force Base housing in Blytheville. Its strongest distinction is the combination of independent living, neighborhood-scale housing, and a connection to the area's military history. The community is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Residents receive building and grounds maintenance, lawn care, security, transportation assistance, and access to organized activities without an endowment fee.

HOMES

Westminster Village uses rental housing rather than conventional for-sale residences. Publicly reported housing information describes single-story three- and four-bedroom duplexes ranging from approximately 1,027 to 1,566 square feet, with private patios and carports, washer-and-dryer hookups, gas ranges, refrigerators, and garbage disposals. The community was created through adaptive reuse of former Eaker Air Force Base family housing. Current rental rates are not publicly reported on the community's website, which directs prospective residents to contact Westminster Village for rates.

AMENITIES

The amenity program centers on practical services and resident activities rather than a large recreation complex. On-site features include a library, swimming pool, craft hut, woodworking shop, community center, and scheduled programs. Activities reported by the community include SilverSneakers aerobics, bingo, bridge, canasta, line dancing, book club, and organized trips. Residents 55 and older also receive weekly transportation to grocery stores and pharmacies, plus transportation by request to regional physicians. Building, grounds, lawn, and scheduled home maintenance are included.

LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Westminster Village sits at 5215 Southside Drive on the former Eaker Air Force Base site. Nearby resources listed by the community include Great River Medical Center, Super Walmart, Arkansas Northeastern College, Historic Downtown Blytheville, the Mississippi River, and Blytheville Sportsplex. Big Lake provides fishing access, while Thunder Bayou Golf Links is part of the former base's broader reuse. The National Cold War Center's first permanent exhibit opened at the former airbase in 2020. Memphis and Jonesboro are among the regional cities served by the community's travel program.