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The cost of independent living in Athens is about $3,380 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 106 options. Read 94 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Court at Barrhaven
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I find this a very friendly, homely place to live. Since I am an interevent. I join in with cleaner that appeal to me you are not force to do other than.
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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.
Set on lovely grounds within a new and growing community near Ottawa, The Court at Barrhaven offers comfort and convenience for active seniors. We're just minutes from shopping, health care, dining and the entertainment centres of the nearby capital. Explore our world-famous farmers market, enjoy...
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The staff is very helpful, informative, and very kind. The communication is great between the staff and our family. The community is neat and clean and they have activities to participate in. I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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My parents have been at the residence for two weeks now. The staff are very friendly and they are settling in nicely. There is a good variety of activities or entertainment and the food is well prepared. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Red Oak offers exceptional service, empowering you to continue to live life your way. Keep up an active social life with friends and family, pursue new relationships through our many leisure activities and outings or quietly enjoy a good book by the fire. Our professional health care staff is...
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I looked all over Kingston for both Mum and Dad. With lots of research, time and try outs. We finally landed on Royale Place and we are so happy as a family with our decision! The food was Delicious, Dad...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
The Royale Retirement Residence is the largest retirement community in Kingston with 137 suites in 15 different styles it offers a wide variety to choose from. Assisted living services allow our residents to age in place, with 24/7 nursing, centralized medication administration, in suite call...
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The Lodge quickly integrated my mom into everything, she made a lot of new friends fast. The staff are all warm and friendly and were also very helpful with getting all of her things moved in and settled...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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So far it's been very good. We haven't had any major complaints. They took a little time getting the big contruction project done, but other than that, no major issues.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Royal Brock Retirement Living is located in Brockville, one block south of the 401, and is walking distance from parks, shops, restaurants, and banking. A modern retirement residence, renovated to perfection with all of the conveniences and amenities you would expect from the historic Royal...
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My mom has been living at The Symphony for almost 2 years. She suffers from dementia and has had several falls, resulting in a much more debilitating lifestyle. When choosing the Symphony, we were looking...
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.
At Symphony Senior Living Kanata, you can choose just the right service package to suit your needs, from Assisted Living to Symphony’s renowned Moments™ Memory Care program. We offer a large variety of suite options in different layouts and sizes. At Symphony Senior Living, it’s all about finding...
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Many thanks for all your care for my Mom while she was with you over the past year and a half. She is settling into her new long term care home, but change is never easy - especially at 98 years of age! ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Richmond lodge is an assisted living community based in Richmond, Ontario. The community is located in an area of Richmond that is close to a shopping plaza, library, churches, a pharmacy and medical offices. This is an advantage as residents are able to access these amenities with ease. Our...
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simply beautiful ... care for my mom was so personal and loving ... the facility is clean, comfortable, beautifully decorated and designed. it is peaceful ... food is awesome ... I highly recommend this...
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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We are very pleased with the care they have been receiving and I would rate the staff as excellent. While the facility itself is older and dated, it is maintained to a good standard and my parents are very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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Photo of Thorncliffe Place Retirement Home
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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It was a tough transition for my mother in law, and her move to this community. However after being here for a while, she is doing good now. We do feel comfortable with her move to this community. She is...
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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.
Set on 10 acres in the beautiful Cataraqui Regional Conservation Area, Kingsdale Chateau began serving Kingston families in 1999 — and we continue to offer a simplified, stress-free lifestyle that allows seniors more time to do what they love. With an enchanting, creek-side setting, you'll enjoy...
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My mom seems to be adjusting to her new surroundings in the assisted living area well and the staff are excellent.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Lombard Manor
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Photo of Musical Retirement Home at Seeley's Bay
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Photo of Fox Run by The Rivers Retirement Residence
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Fox Run by The Rivers Retirement Residence is a sprawling assisted living community located in beautiful Gananoque, ON. Set in the 1000 Islands and offering stunning water views in a gorgeous natural setting, seniors and family members alike will love the relaxing environment. An idyllic coastal...
Photo of Carolina Retirement Suites
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of Riverview Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of Greystone Manor
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Independent Retirement HomeCentrally located in Kemptville Ontario Private rooms with half bathroom'Home like' settingClose to B&H grocery and Sunday 'Farmer's Market'
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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What families are saying about independent living in Athens

Recent reviews for independent living in Athens

The Lodge at Ives Hill in Watertown, NY

5.0
I WOULD GIVE THE Lodge at Ives Hill five stars. You feel like you are a part of a family here and this is home. The staff and residents are friendly, cheerful and courteous. The meals are good. They do everything they can to make you feel comfortable and take care of your many needs. The ...
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Court at Barrhaven in Nepean, ON

4.8
The staff are really nice. I do not like rugs, in my room because of my allergies and my asthma. Just wish room was vacuumed better.

Kingsdale Chateau in Kingston, ON

5.0
The wait staff, housekeeping and management are all great. They are always there to help in anyway they can. The food is good and they offer healthy choices. They keep the community very clean. They offer daily social activities. I would recommend this community.

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