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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Athens, IN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Athens, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Athens or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Athens.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Athens for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 18 assisted living facilities in the Athens area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ridgeview, Oakdale and South Peru.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Wabash, Logansport and Winamac.
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I can’t express how helpful these people are Everyone is so helpful and kind to the residents it puts your mind at ease knowing they truly care for your loved ones It’s not an easy task sometimes when...
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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.
Take pride in residing at Wynnfield Crossing, an Assisted Living community in Rochester, Indiana. Our residents are warmhearted, interesting people who enjoy Assisted Living — freedom from the worries and dangers of solitary living, cooking and cleaning with the knowledge of knowing someone is...
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Great care, kind and friendly staff always trying to make residents feel at home. Good food with many social opportunities I would definitely recommend Cedar Creek of Warsaw to anyone seeking an assisted...
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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.
Lake City Place is a small, homelike community in Warsaw, Indiana. We are two miles east of Center Lake with its many recreational opportunities. Residents particularly enjoy the concerts at the Park as well as Plays at the Wagon Wheel Theatre. We also offer many recreational activities at home...
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There are some maintenance issues that need to be addressed. The facility is looking a bit ragged around the edges. Some fine cleaning, painting could be done. The facility was closest to home for...
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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.
At McKinney Place, we provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Our...
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I am pleased with how much communication has improved since my parents arrived there abruptly a year ago. They could improve on the Flavor and options of the food. Mom likes to eat healthier. She misses...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
On 33 acres in North Manchester, Indiana, Peabody Retirement Community offers a complete range of residential senior living options and senior care services including neighborhoods with independent living cottages, assisted living apartments, rehabilitation, skilled nursing services and memory...
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I came to Grace Village after I toured the facility and viewed all my options. I loved the 6,000 book library and media collection. I was amazed that there was a full time art instructor and dedicated Art...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Grace Village, in the charming town of Winona Lake, is the only not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Kosciusko County. Incorporated in 1974, Grace Village is dedicated to preserving the richness of life for seniors in a comfortable and secure Christian setting. Grace...
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When dealing with difficult people in your family it tends to be hard especially when they don't want to be there and refuse to do anything. The community itself is wonderful the staff is friendly and...
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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.
Valued for its rich soil and lush forests, Peru Indiana has always been known as a beautiful city. At Blair Ridge Health Campus, we are proud to be a part of the Peru community, and are honoured to provide its residents a warm and welcoming place to call home. Our residents have many...
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Our loved one seems very happy with Aperion Estates, it seems like a really nice place compared to some of the other community in the area and even though all communities are extremely expensive this was...
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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.
Peru Estates offers Medicaid Waiver as well as Private Pay. Our community sets on Grissom Air Force Base and offer large bright 1 bedrooms & 2 bedrooms apartment homes. Visit Peru Estates and experience the feel of living on Main Street and meet your neighbors. Please visit our website for...
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The staff here is so wonderful, caring and kind. We could not have asked for a better place. It is always very clean and well kept. The people who live here are also very nice and have helped with the...
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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.
From freshly prepared meals to an energetic social scene, Bickford ensures your loved one experiences the zest of life every day. Our caregivers, more like extended family, are there at every step, ensuring your loved one’s best possible life. Central to our ethos is the HigherPath senior health...
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Things were going okay when she moved in but she wasn't able to get therapy here so we had to do outpatient. They had a lower price when you moved in but it increased after 30 days. They should make it more...
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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.
A new generation of older adults is enjoying longer, healthier lives. They are determined to remain active, involved and as independent as possible, even when health challenges arise. For them, a different approach to health and wellness has arrived at Wellbrooke of Wabash. Wellbrooke is not only...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Warsaw’s premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a welcoming fireplace...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Plymouth’s premier Assisted Living Community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a welcoming fireplace...
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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.
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.
Logansport Indiana is known for its hand-carved Gustav Dentzel Carousel that was brought to Logansport in 1919. Over the years, many visitors have experienced reaching for the brass ring to secure a free ride on this magnificent piece of art. Logansport is also known for WoodBridge Health Campus,...
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Autumn Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Athens, IN
The average cost of senior living in Athens is $3,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wabash, IN with an average of $3,179 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Athens, IN vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Athens, IN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Athens
Recent reviews for assisted living in Athens
Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, IN
5.0
The most important thing for me is that Grace Village is a Christian organization and provides a wonderful safe environment in which to live. The staff and administrators are competent and compassionate plus being very friendly.
Wellbrooke of Wabash
4.0
We toured this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. I thought this was a nice enough looking place overall, but I don't think it would have been a good fit for us. It was on the larger side, and I think Dad would do better in a smaller community. It was also one of ...
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Bickford of Wabash
5.0
I think they've done a fantastic job at Bickford of Wabash! It is a small, family oriented community, and it really seems like a great fit for my Dad! It is a comfortable, friendly community, and Dad seems really happy here. The employees are all very friendly, and Dad says the woman who ...
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Athens review score based on 35 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 14 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
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 35 reviews of 14 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, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.1
Value for cost*
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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.
Athens, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
53.8%
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
41.5%
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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
35.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
13%
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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, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.7%
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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, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
45.6%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Athens protect seniors.
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Wynnfield Crossing, Cedar Creek of Warsaw and Cedar Creek of Logansport are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Athens, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 18 assisted living facilities near Athens, Indiana. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Athens, Indiana is Wynnfield Crossing. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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