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Assisted living costs in Watkinsville average about $3,623 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Watkinsville. Our detailed directory has 155 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Arbor Terrace Athens
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Long story short, they were awesome! My Dad was supported through his passing. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families, thanks again!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Arbor Terrace of Athens is the premier assisted living community in the greater Athens, Georgia, area, providing the highest quality of geriatric care and assisted living, including innovative memory care designed specifically to support residents affected by Alzheimer's disease and other...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Haven Memory Care of Athens
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Right when you come in the door, staff and facility is very welcoming. They actually met me and my dad at the car and helped with transition. They are very good to communicate all that is going on. Very...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We purchased this building in August of 2022 and have been working tirelessly to become North East Georgia's only exclusive memory care community. By mid June we will have completed a 100% renovation to the entire building, thanks to a freezing Christmas eve in 2022. We pride ourselves on having...
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Photo of Orchard at Athens
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21 reviews
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My loved one passed away [date removed], so our experience has concluded. We chose Orchard at Athens initially because of the cleanliness of the facility as well as the location of the facility. It is very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Orchard Senior Living is proud to present Athens' premier Assisted Living & Memory Care Community - Orchard at Athens. Get ready to see Assisted Living and Memory Care like you have never seen before.Located just minutes from St. Mary’s and Piedmont Hospital on Atlanta Hwy, Orchard at Athens...
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55 Floor plans available
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Wonderful and caring staff - always friendly and willing to assist with anything. My mom is cared for and loved. If you are looking for a place then look no farther because they truly are the best at making...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located on the East side of Athens, across from Cedar Shoals High School, The Oaks at Cedar Shoals is an assisted living community close to St. Mary's Hospital.
Photo of Legacy Village of Athens
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44 Floor plans available
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Best: lots of windows: natural light + sky, clouds,trees,seasons, weather. Excellent choice of colors, cheerful and bright. Huge photos of local sights on the walls. Great room opens on a pretty garden with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
To most people it means seniors occupying their time in a nice building and cared for by professionals. Now imagine seniors living CONNECTED, ACTIVE, and PURPOSEFUL lives. Imagine them using tablets and social media to connect with family and friends, or enjoying a variety of experiences led by...
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We're very pleased with how things have turned out at Highland Hills! It's a very nice place, I'd give them high marks across the board! The staff is caring and professional, and I really appreciate how...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
St. Mary’s Highland Hills Village, located on 55 beautiful acres in Oconee County, is a dynamic community designed for seniors who want a lifestyle with independent services and health care choices all in one convenient location. With Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Talmage Terrace... not just a home, it's a lifestyle. Talmage Terrace is a unique retirement community offering several living choices. For over 30 years, Talmage Terrace has provided a vibrant, safe community. Home to the University of Georgia, Athens provides a stimulating environment ripe with...
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My dad has been at Magnolia Estates for 4 years and I have nothing but great things to say about this assisted living home. The staff not only takes excellent care of the residents, but they are friendly and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Magnolia Estates of Oconee, the newest of the three facilities, opened its doors on December 4, 1997. Located on a 19 acre tract, Magnolia Estates of Oconee is nestled among massive 100 year old Southern White Oaks that give it that "old southern plantation" look and feel. Magnolia Estates of...
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Cost of assisted living in Watkinsville, GA

The average cost of senior living in Watkinsville is $3,623 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Madison, GA with an average of $3,141 per month.

Assisted living costs in Watkinsville, GA, vs. nearby cities

Watkinsville, GA
$3,623/mo
$3,572/mo

Assisted living costs in Watkinsville, GA, vs. state and national averages

Watkinsville, GA
$3,623/mo
$3,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Watkinsville, GA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,623/mo
$4,220/mo

Assisted living costs in Watkinsville, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,380/mo
Studio
$4,576/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,100/mo

Senior living costs in Watkinsville vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Watkinsville, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatkinsville, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,623/mo$3,744/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,220/mo$4,281/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,836/mo$4,359/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Watkinsville, GA:$3,623/mo
Georgia:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Watkinsville, GA:$4,220/mo
Georgia:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Watkinsville, GA:$3,836/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Watkinsville, GA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Watkinsville and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Watkinsville, GA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Watkinsville have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Watkinsville, GA$3,963/mo$4,433/mo-10.6%
Georgia$3,469/mo$3,551/mo-2.3%
National$4,525/mo$4,553/mo-0.6%
Watkinsville, GA
2024 average cost:$3,963/mo
2023 average cost:$4,433/mo
Percent change:-10.6%
Georgia
2024 average cost:$3,469/mo
2023 average cost:$3,551/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,525/mo
2023 average cost:$4,553/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Watkinsville, GA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Watkinsville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Watkinsville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Watkinsville

The Overlook Senior Living in Monroe, GA

4.9
I was a little disappointed in the rent increase after one year. It was about 16.5%. The quality of care, friendliness, and cleaniness is amazing. The activities could use some improvement.

Magnolia Estates of Oconee in Bogart, GA

5.0
When my husband and I moved to the Athens area, we needed a retirement living facility for my dad. Magnolia Estates was recommended to us by friends whose mother had previously been a resident. We visited and were very impressed with the facility and the staff. We chose Magnolia Estates and ...
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Madison House

4.5
This is a beautiful older community that is nice and clean. The staff is outstanding and offer assistance in everyway. A good variety of healthy meals . They offer good variety of activities are offer to those who want to participate and enjoy. A Great value for great care!

Watkinsville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkinsville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkinsville, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Watkinsville assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Watkinsville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watkinsville, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watkinsville assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Watkinsville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watkinsville, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watkinsville assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Watkinsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watkinsville, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Watkinsville assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Watkinsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watkinsville, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkinsville assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Watkinsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watkinsville, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Watkinsville

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Georgia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Watkinsville protect seniors.
Learn about Georgia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Arbor Terrace Athens, Whispering Pines Senior Living and Haven Memory Care of Athens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Watkinsville, Georgia. See full list of communities.
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