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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Country Club of the South is a members only, exclusive club located in Johns Creek, Georgia. With 900 acres of catered services, members can enjoy a plethora of fun activities, from golf to swimming. The 18-hole golf course features a challenging green that any avid golfer can enjoy, and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
LIVE life at Sunset Hall!!We are a nonprofit retirement center, founded in 1923. Assisted and Independent residents are welcome.Rates depend on the room size and location. Basic rates include assistance with medications, weekly laundry service, basic housekeeping, 3 meals per day, Sunset Hall...
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We met with [removed], who is a certified nurse, as well is his wife Belinda. He answered all our questions regarding the care , as well as the room (8 rooms total). [removed] is extremely knowledgeable...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Westside Quality Care Manor Westside Quality Care Manor is located in the city of Culver, California in Los Angeles County. This is a residential care home which has been established on a beautiful compound for housing the retired seniors. The location of this home in this region is ideal in...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Our parents get 24 hour care and they get fed their meals so we no longer have to worry about them missing meals or worry about them getting up at night and wondering around. They get all the correct medical...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunland Living, located in Granada Hills, California provides the following services: Assisted Living and Micro-Community: Residential Care Facility. It accepts private payments.The Sunland Living has a very good hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, located nearby, which scored a 90...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
MPS Retirement Homes is nestled in sunny Lake Wood California. This senior care facility provides well designed, relaxed community is the perfect place to entrust your elderly parent or other family member. MRS Retirement Homes provides assisted living or independent living for our senior...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Athens, CA

The average cost of senior living in Athens is $4,147 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lomita, CA with an average of $4,056 per month.

Assisted living costs in Athens, CA, vs. nearby cities

Athens, CA
$4,147/mo
$4,173/mo
$4,138/mo

Assisted living costs in Athens, CA, vs. state and national averages

Athens, CA
$4,147/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Athens, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,147/mo
$4,857/mo

Assisted living costs in Athens, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,491/mo
Private
$5,387/mo
Studio
$5,472/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,300/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,980/mo

Senior living costs in Athens vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Athens, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAthens, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,147/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,857/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,300/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Athens, CA:$4,147/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Athens, CA:$4,857/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Athens, CA:$4,300/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Athens, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Athens and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Athens, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Athens have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Athens, CA$5,627/mo$6,155/mo-8.6%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Athens, CA
2024 average cost:$5,627/mo
2023 average cost:$6,155/mo
Percent change:-8.6%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Athens, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Athens.

What families are saying about assisted living in Athens

Recent reviews for assisted living in Athens

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Sweet Home Senior Living 2 in Van Nuys, CA

5.0
My Mom spent the last year of her life at Sweet Home. I am so thankful that this was her final home. They knew how to care for at every stage. It’s hard to lose a parent. Sweet Home took care of us. The food is home cooked to the preference of each person. There are group holiday meals. Every ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Athens review score based on 174 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 174 reviews of 109 Athens assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Athens review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Athens review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Athens, CA109 facilities
7.2
Gardena, CA146 facilities
7.4
Compton, CA157 facilities

Review subcategories for Athens assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 174 reviews of 109 Athens assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Athens resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Athens, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Athens assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athens assisted living 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living 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
40.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.4%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Athens assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Athens, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athens assisted living

Assisted living 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
11%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Athens assisted living

Our assisted living 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.
Athens, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athens assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athens, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
11.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Athens

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Athens protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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