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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Athens, VA
Assisted living costs in Athens average about $5,207 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 117 communities in Athens. Our detailed directory has 2333 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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St. Francis Home is a non-profit and I thought it was okay. They still offered bingo and things like that but hey didn't have a way for my mother to go out to lunch to the store or anything like that. They...
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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.
American Senior Living, LLC. Has established Southerland Place to promote the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of each resident entrusted to our care. To achieve this endeavor we are continually pursuing the highest quality of personal care, service and a level of excellence which...
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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.
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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.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Essene Inc. is a state licensed home for adults nestled on 14 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in large oak trees with a 1 mile walking trail. Essene is located in a crime free area with a back to nature ambiance. Offering naturally grown food and pollutant free Artesian well water. We...
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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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs. Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of assisted living in Athens, VA
The average cost of senior living in Athens is $5,207 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,428 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Athens
Recent reviews for assisted living in Athens
Brookdale Midlothian
5.0
I would say it has been overall a very positive experience for my uncle and I would choose it again after him being there for a few months now.
Brookdale Lake Ridge in Woodbridge, VA
5.0
We give them 5's across the board. My dad's case was difficult. They were very open and candid and supportive and caring. We are grateful to have had chosen them. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far and I have already recommended them
Essex House in Tappahannock, VA
5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and supportive staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Sancerre Atlee Station, the staff went above and beyond to make sure that a resident was safe and comfortable. The staff at Sunrise of Richmond are described as kind and patient, and ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Activities were a key feature mentioned in numerous reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like The Crossroads at Bon Air, Chancellor's Village, and Sunrise of Richmond. Movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes helped residents stay engaged an ...
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Thorough communication between staff and families. Reviews contain many mentions of frequent, detailed conversations between community staff members and residents' families to keep everyone informed and ensure care needs are being met. At the Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham, for example, the community director sets regular meetings with ...
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Individualized care plans. Residents appreciated the individualized attention they received at various communities, with staff members tailoring care plans to meet each person's unique needs. This was noted at Tribute at The Glen by Cogir, where the staff made sure that their friend's care plan was adjusted to her speci ...
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Consistently clean and maintained facilities. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, both indoors and outdoors. At the The Barrington at Hioaks, the staff maintained the buildings and facilities, ensuring a pleasant living environment for residents.
Affordable pricing. Some residents and their families noted that the communities offered fair and reasonable pricing, allowing them to provide the care their loved ones needed while staying within their budget. This was a mention at Discovery Village at the West End and Harmony at Falls Run.
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Athens review score based on 493 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 493 reviews of 117 Athens assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Athens review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Athens review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Athens assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 493 reviews of 117 Athens assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Athens resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Athens, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
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Athens assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athens assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athens, 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 Athens 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 Athens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Athens, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.1%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Athens 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 Athens Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Athens, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.4%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.3%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.4%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athens 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 Athens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athens, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.3%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
47%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.9%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Athens 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 Athens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athens, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.7%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athens 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 Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athens, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.8%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.3%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.6%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.9%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Athens
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Athens protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and Tribute at The Glen by Cogir are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Athens, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 117 assisted living facilities near Athens, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Athens, Virginia are Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and The Westmont at Short Pump Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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