The rooms there are adequate, but the dorm sized refrigerator is on the floor so no elderly person can reach it. For “assisted living”, it is nothing more than coming in and giving meds. I also have found her meds on the floor before. The staff is not properly trained and in most cases unfriendly. The doors are locked before 7:00 pm. You call the number and no one answers. You have to stand there until someone happens to walk by and let you in. No one returns phone calls or e mails. I could go on and on. For the amount of money paid I feel there is better options available.
St Gabriel of Athens
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
5 Reviews
2040 Resurgence Drive, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of St Gabriel of Athens
Assisted Living Reviews for St Gabriel of Athens
August 10, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
September 10, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
We're fairly happy with Thrive at Athens. It is a new place, but they do a decent job. The staff is great. The food is good. However, they don't have a store or a commissary in the place. My mom said that they have been out of toothpaste for a few days now. I've been ordering Amazon Prime for some of their stuff, but I can't get everything they need that way. There's a bus, but it doesn't make routine trips out to the store, and I think that it should. They announce these trips randomly, but if there's a lot of wheelchair people on the bus, there's not any room for anybody else. My mom basically has no way to get to the store. The staff is good, but everyone dresses the same, from the housekeepers, to the nurses, to the administrators. They have a salon, they have a library that basically consists of a bookshelf where they can leave a book and take a book, they have a movie theater with movies on demand, and they have some exercise equipment where they have exercise classes pretty much everyday. The food is good too.
January 31, 2018
I visited this facility
Thrive Assisted Living & Memory Care looked like a very nice facility and the people I talked with were nice. The place was very clean. The staff member who assisted me was very good.
June 01, 2017
I visited this facility
Thrive Assisted Living & Memory Care was very nice. They had some crafts, and they were not too far from the mall. They lady showed us around, and the place was very nice. The rooms were adequate.
Memory Care Reviews for St Gabriel of Athens
June 24, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The memory care is nothing more than assisted living with a locked door. The staff is ill trained and many are so uncaring, they would walk by my crying father. The layout is confusing for memory impaired people. My father was left smelling bad and with teeth never brushed until I came and showered him and cleaned his teeth. We would receive calls all the time about his "behavior" because he didn't just sit there and do nothing. They are not the experts and are unable to handle any challenge. They will require you to come care for your loved one or hire someone 24/7 to come.
Questions about St Gabriel of Athens
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at St Gabriel of Athens. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Our residents vary in age from mid 70's to mid 90's but they all share a love for activities, especially BINGO!
What programs or activities does St Gabriel of Athens offer to enrich residents' well-being?
We offer a wind range of engaging activities including exercise, music, live entertainment, church services, bible study, pet therapy, trivia, crafts, weekly outings and a nightly movie in our movie theater.
What places are near St Gabriel of Athens or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Located less than 5 minutes from Epps Village Shopping Center our community has quick and easy access to a large variety of shops and restaurants.
What transportation services does St Gabriel of Athens offer to assisted living residents?
We offer medical transportation every Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm. We ask that residents or their family members give us at least two weeks notice so we can plan accordingly. Each Monday we have a lunch outing opportunity to a local restaurant and every Wednesday we enjoy a shopping trip to a local supermarket or clothing store.
What makes the chef or dining program at St Gabriel of Athens exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our dining program offers a variety of delicious meals each week. Daily residents are able to choose from two main course options and a variety of sides. If residents wish to have something other than the two main courses we have a A La Carte menu available. Throughout the day we have fruit, cookies, icecream, coffee, water, and lemonade available in our bistro area for easy access.
What safety features or security measures does St Gabriel of Athens offer to assisted living residents?
We value our resident's safety above all else. Each resident is provided with a bracelet that provides them access to their rooms and courtyard seating areas. Our dining, seating, and activity areas are set up in a open floor plan for easy accessibility.
How does St Gabriel of Athens keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
All family members are welcomed to visit their loved ones in our community. We only ask that they sign in and out at our front desk each visit as a safety measure. Family members and staff have a open communication system. We have created an atmosphere where families are able to talk with lead the care team member for their loved on just by calling our front office number. In any case of emergency we contact the family immediately with an update. If anyone were to have and inquiry after ours we provide our After Hours Nurse phone number to each resident's family as well as the contact information for our Resident Care Director.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
All of our team members are required to complete our continuing education program on a quarterly basis.
Costs for St Gabriel of Athens
Services and Amenities of St Gabriel of Athens
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3995/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $6400/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: Shared Living
General
- Resident Capacity: 90
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
About St Gabriel of Athens
Probably seniors occupying their time in a nice building and cared for by professionals. And that’s exactly what everyone has come to expect. It’s normal, predictable, and not very exciting.
Now imagine seniors living CONNECTED, ACTIVE, and PURPOSEFUL lives. Imagine them using tablets and Social Media to connect with family and friends, or getting a good workout on gentle and safe exercise equipment. Picture seniors living lives of activity, choice, and significance.
That’s Assisted Living Like You’ve Never Seen Before, and that’s what life at Thrive Assisted Living and Memory Care is like.
Care is at the core of St Gabriel of Athens and our Resident Assistants are empowered by the most advanced technology in Assisted Living and Memory Care today.
Come and explore our safe and secure resort-style community and see how St Gabriel of Athens is anything but ordinary Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Whether you’re in Greenville or Atlanta, you’re not far away from experiencing the newest and most technically advanced senior living community in the area.
Care is at the core of St Gabriel of Athens and is supported by state of the art care technology featuring Electronic Health Records and Electronic Medication Management Records. This ensures accuracy and accountability in our Care Program.
Residents enjoy a masterfully designed environment and a comfortable, stimulating lifestyle. There’s always something to do at St Gabriel of Athens and a spacious private suite to enjoy when a resident wants personal time.
About the Staff at St Gabriel of Athens
The controlled access Memory Care community of St Gabriel of Athens is where only the most committed professional care staff is allowed to work. No other duties in the community are required of these Resident Assistants, so they can focus exclusively on the needs of, and relationships with, these residents.
This is not the scaled down-double occupancy-shared bathroom-facility so common in Memory Care today. We show respect for the person living with memory conditions with luxurious private suites just like Assisted Living. The only modifications made are intended to create a greater sense of calm and safety for the residents.
Thank you for your interest at St Gabriel of Athens. Please give us a call to schedule a free tour.
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