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The Grove Athens
1641 Virgil Langford Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
"My mom has moved in. They have about 25 residents, they have three meals a day, and they have just a bedroom and a bath...
Assisted Living
$3,995
Assisted Living Communities in Athens, GA
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authentic reviews in Athens, GA below include 37 Assisted Living facilities with 299 reviews. On average in Athens, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Athens, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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Avery Village
124 Avery St, Winterville, GA 30683
"Avery Place is the only facility that would keep my husband’s parents together, and my husband’s mother has Alzheimer’s...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,895
The Overlook
171 Hwy 78 NW, Monroe, GA 30655
"Clean as they should be, taking care of the ones who used to take care of you."
Assisted Living
$4,800
The Hampton House
432 S Fourth Street, Colbert, GA 30628
"An elderly relative stayed at Hampton House while I was traveling out of the country in 2018. I took him to visit...
Assisted Living
$3,400
Highlands Senior Living Jefferson
50 Sumner Way, Jefferson, GA 30549
"My mom moved here. Everything went well and the walk-through was good. It was clean, there were no smells, everybody was...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,500
The Landing of Winder
901 Haymon Morris Rd, Winder, GA 30680
"We went to The Landing of Winder. It's probably the same as the other facility. It's three stories, and it's beautiful...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,495
The Pines of Maysville
258 College St, Maysville, GA 30558
"My dad has been at The Pines for about a month now. The decision to place him somewhere was gut wrenching for our family...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,500
The Oaks at Braselton
5373 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton, GA 30548
"My aunt is a resident of The Oaks and we are very happy with the community. She tells people it is her home and that the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,525
Joy Senior Living
434 Conyers Rd, Loganville, GA 30052
"My mom moved to Joy Senior Living. I highly recommend this place. They have two nurses on staff. They have a wonderful...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
Talmage Terrace
801 Riverhill Drive, Athens, GA 30612
"Mom is in a particular place at Talmage Terrace called Personal Care and it is specifically appropriate for her...
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Orchard at Athens
2750 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606
"We cannot say enough about the staff at Orchard. They honestly treat you like family and care about all of the...
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$6,250
St Mary's Highland Hills Village
1660 Jennings Mill Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
"I recently visited a family friend at St. Mary's Highland Hills Village in Athens, GA. My friend had a wonderful room...
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Arbor Terrace of Athens
170 Marilyn Farmer Way, Athens, GA 30606
"We had visited Arbor Terrace. The people were comfortable. The staff was really good. They were gentle and they really...
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Legacy Village of Athens
2040 Resurgence Drive, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Probably seniors occupying their time in a nice building and cared for by professionals. And that’s exactly what...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
The Haven at Cedar Shoals
1291 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA 30605
Our beautiful community in Athens will continue William James Group's mission of creating a person-centered lifestyle...
Assisted Living
$4,150
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The Landing of Bogart
2881 Monroe Highway, Bogart, GA 30622
"Beautiful facility. Very proficient and caring staff. Everything was handled to perfection, from getting all the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,495
Mulberry Grove Senior Living
343 Price St, Statham, GA 30666
"Mulberry Grove was pretty good, we saw a lot more residents because we were there in the middle of the day. They were up...
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Rainbow Senior Care Home
109 Meyers Farm Road, Arnoldsville, GA 30619
"My aunt moved into Rainbow Senior Care Home and she is doing great there. She is in the memory care and their staff is...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$1,700
Lakeview Manor
1321 PRICE MILL ROAD, Madison, GA 30650
"Lakeview Manor was a small place with about 10 residents, so it was not a big facility. Yet, it was not too small that...
Assisted Living
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Magnolia Estates of Winder
624 GAINESVILLE HIGHWAY, Winder, GA 30680
"At Magnolia Estates my Grandmother is treated well. The staff actually cares. She has gained weight and the Doctors have...
Assisted Living
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Athens, GA and Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, monthly assisted living costs in Athens come to approximately $3,500. This fee falls well below the Georgia median of $4,120 and the national norm of $5,350. It also trends lower than rates in many nearby cities. For example, seniors in Rome pay roughly $4,215. In Atlanta and Gainesville, monthly fees run even higher at around $4,620 and $4,695, respectively.
Athens
$3,500
Georgia
$4,120
United States
$5,350
Gainesville
$4,695
Atlanta
$4,620
Augusta
$4,748
Rome
$4,215
Paying for Assisted Living in Athens
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Athens
Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance with assisted living in Athens through two state-operated programs: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Service Program (CCSP). Both of these are Medicaid waiver programs and are subject to availability.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
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 Georgia page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Athens, GA
In Athens, assisted living communities charge around $3,500 per month for residential and custodial services. By comparison, seniors typically spend about $2,669 on home health care, although added living costs, such as housing and groceries, may make assisted living a budget-friendly alternative.
Home Health Care
$2,669
Assisted Living Facility
$3,500
Free Assisted Living Resources in Athens
Athens residents may find the following resources useful if they’re considering moving into an assisted living facility or are otherwise looking for help to live independently. These resources include organizations that offer free services, benefits counseling, wellness programs or other support.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging | (800) 474-7540 | The Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging provides a variety of services for seniors in Athens, Clarke County and the surrounding area. The agency supports older adults and those with disabilities via programs, information and signposting to other agencies with the goal of helping them lead safe, active and independent lives. |
| Athens Community Council on Aging | (706) 549-4850 | The ACCA serves older adults in several ways by advocating at the local, state and federal levels to improve services for seniors. In the Athens area, the ACCA runs adult day health services, senior transportation, Meals on Wheels, and other programs to help seniors with their day-to-day needs. |
| Georgia Senior Legal Hotline | (888) 257-9519 | Seniors can call the Georgia Senior Legal Hotline to request brief legal advice or referrals to other legal professionals. The organization is staffed by attorneys and volunteers who are donating their time to help older adults with civil law inquiries. |
| Athens Veterans Field Service Office | (706) 369-5630 | The Athens Veterans Field Service Office provides eligible seniors with a convenient contact point for information about benefits, disability payments and other practical support. Former service people and their surviving spouses can contact the field service office for information about Aid & Attendance payments and other benefits that could be used to pay for senior care. |
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 Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.
