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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Athens, TN for 2024

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There are 7 Assisted Living Facilities in the Athens area, with 4 in Athens and 3 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Athens is $3,855 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 118 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Athens. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Athens 4.7 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Kingston with an average rating of 4.87 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Athens

Athens, Tennessee, is a small town along Interstate 75, approximately an hour northeast of Chattanooga and just to the east of the Nantahala National Forest. It is home to the Gardens of Sunshine Hollow, which provides a year-round bakery, craft shows and walking trails among the flowers for seniors to enjoy. For seniors who require help with daily living tasks, there are four assisted care living facilities within the town limits and three nearby.

Assisted care living facilities in Tennessee are regulated by the Department of Health Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities. They offer services like room and board, medication administration, grooming and meals.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Athens

  • Athens has an array of community resources for seniors, including the McMinn County Senior Citizens, Inc., an organization that provides support programs and holds special events for seniors in the area, as well as one senior center.

  • The Athens area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Starr Regional Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

  • The McMinn Senior Activity Center provides day trips to various locations throughout Athens for seniors. The East Tennessee Human Resources Agency also offers scheduled rides to doctor's appointments, shopping and for other errands.

  • Seniors will have no problems holding on to their dollars in Athens. Based on the national average of 100, the cost of living in Athens, Tennessee is 84. This is also lower than the states' average of 96.

  • Crime may be a concern for seniors in Athens, which ranks 91.1 for violent crime, which is much worse than the national average of 31.1, and 84.4 for property crime compared to the national average of 38.1.

  • For seniors who enjoy getting outdoors, Athens' summers are warm with highs around 88 in July. It can get cold in the winter, with lows in January around 27. The town gets around four inches of snow per year and 55 inches of rain.

Paying for Assisted Living in Athens

Assisted Living costs in Athens start around $3,855 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Athens and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Tennessee

Cleveland

$4,400

US

$4,000

Athens

$3,855

Kingston

$3,072

Loudon

$2,428

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Athens

Public financing is available for assisted care living facilities in Athens through the state’s Medicaid CHOICES program. The amount covered is 80 percent of the maximum personal needs allowance. CHOICES set the personal needs allowance at 300 percent of the Federal Supplemental Security Income rate. Family supplementation is permitted in order to pay for a private room.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

Financial Assistance in Tennessee

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Athens

Athens and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Athens, please visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Athens

Athens-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Tennessee are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Tennessee

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Darrin Nichols

I visited this facility

Review of TerraBella Athens

I was asked to provide entertainment in December at Terra Bella in Athens, TN. I enjoyed playing the baby grand piano in the foyer for the residents. They sang along and seemed to enjoy the...

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Steve

I visited this facility

Review of TerraBella Athens

There was nothing I didn't like about TerraBella Athens. It was 100 percent completely clean. I wouldn't have any problem living there. They showed the meal schedule and they showed the courtyard...

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Crystal

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of TerraBella Athens

My mom has been in here for a month now. It is small and clean. Everybody there is super friendly. She seems happy there. Her room is spacious, and she seems very happy with it. The food looks...

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