Gorman Towers - Fort Smith, AR

Gorman Towers is an established 62+ senior apartment community in Fort Smith, occupying an eight-story building with 150 apartments. Its defining characteristic is housing designed specifically for older adults and people with mobility impairments, combined with HUD rental assistance for qualifying residents. The community includes 142 one-bedroom apartments and eight two-bedroom apartments, making it a substantially larger senior-housing property than a small cottage or condominium development. For prospective residents, its income-based assistance and accessibility provisions are among the most important factors to investigate.

HOMES

Gorman Towers is a rental community rather than a for-sale residential development. The property contains 142 one-bedroom apartments, including 17 designed for residents with mobility impairments, plus eight two-bedroom apartments. Management reports approximately 700 square feet for one-bedroom units and about 1,000 square feet for two-bedroom units. Apartments include kitchens, refrigerators, ranges, disposals, air conditioning and heating. HUD rental assistance is available to qualifying residents, with rent calculated at 30% of gross adjusted income. Current fixed market rents are not publicly reported.

AMENITIES

Gorman Towers provides practical shared facilities rather than a recreational club program. Community amenities include a paved walking area, large patio with two grills, gazebo, vegetable and flower gardens, library, computer learning center with internet access, three coin-operated laundry rooms and an on-site beauty shop. Management also reports an emergency call system connecting each apartment with the office, along with transportation to grocery stores and medical facilities. Regular social activities are offered throughout the month.

LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Gorman Towers occupies 5800 Grand Avenue in north Fort Smith, with access to Interstate 540 and city public transportation. Fort Smith Transit schedules include a stop at 5800 Grand Avenue on a route serving Central Mall, Walmart and other Grand Avenue destinations. Central Mall and grocery stores are among the nearby shopping resources identified by property management. Mercy Hospital Fort Smith is about 3.1 miles away, according to current apartment-location data. Fort Smith Regional Airport is approximately 4.1 miles away.