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10 Best Nursing Homes in Athens, WV
Athens is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 47 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Athens, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Athens is about $5,200, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 206 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Alum Springs, Springdale and Wikel.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Athens, WV
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Cost of nursing homes in Athens, WV
The average cost of senior living in Athens is $5,200 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadow Bridge, WV with an average of $4,007 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Athens, WV vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Athens, WV vs. the state and national average
Athens, WV
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Athens vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Athens, WV by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Athens over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Athens
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Athens
Spring Oak at Christiansburg
5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus!
2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail.
3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff.
4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community.
5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff
4.6
My Mother had spent a lot of time at this facility, and she passed on to Heaven here, Mom seemed to like it, and enjoyed her time there, I have several pictures of her at the facility, Celebrating her Birthday, Christmases and other Holidays, and she Always had a Big Smile on her face, and ...
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Carrington Place of Rural Retreat
5.0
They're pretty helpful. It's a good clean place, my dad's happy, and he's getting good meals. If he has any problem, they call me, no problem.
Athens nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athens nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Athens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Athens nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.7%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athens nursing homes
Nursing homes 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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Athens nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Athens nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
0.4%
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Oak Hill Place, Dogwood Crossing and Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Athens, West Virginia. See full list of communities.
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