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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Athena, OR
If you’re looking for assisted living in Athena, 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 Athena or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Athena.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Athena for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 14 assisted living facilities in the Athena area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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[name removed] is the best helper with residents and works with chares and activities. She always has a smile and remember names of residents!
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.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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Living at McKay Creek is good, I like that they give a menu and we have a lot of food choices. Staff are gentle and they bend over backwards to help.
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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It's been a terrific experience. The people have been nice and the staff have been helpful. Honestly, because the atmosphere was warm and positive. And the people seemed genuine and caring.
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.
Why worry about home maintenance, grocery shopping and paying bills when you could instead spend your time re-igniting a passion or immersing yourself in a new hobby? Our assisted living community in College Place, Wash., provides a safe, carefree setting for you to live your redefined...
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16 reviews
Very happy we could put mom in this facility. They are always checking on her and the food is good . Very friendly and caring staff. The other residents are very supportive. Very convient to stop in any...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
We are located in Northeastern Oregon at the base of the Blue Mountains. We are nestled ten miles south of Walla Walla Washington and thirty miles north of Pendleton Oregon. We have banks, a grocery store, parks and coffee shop close by. Our big open front porch faces the Walla Walla River with a...
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11 reviews
My loved one is not invloved in activites. It's kind of expensive. We picked this community because they had a vacancy.The staff was really great and seemed very caring.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Located in Washington state's magnificent Walla Walla County, Eagle Springs Memory Care Community offers a specialized program of care designed to meet each resident's unique needs. We know how important it is to provide a stable, therapeutic environment for those experiencing dementia. Our...
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It is a beautiful spot and worth looking into. The community is finding it hard to find staff, and some of the newer staff isn't as trained as they could be. There were choices for meals for the residents...
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.
A grand, tree-lined driveway greets you as you make your way to our stately assisted living center in Walla Walla, Wash. With elegant finishes and scenic surroundings, our community is a luxurious getaway perfect for a rewarding retirement.We’re in a captivating, very natural setting, adjacent to...
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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.
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.
At Wheatland Village, we focus on the wellness of the body, mind, and spirit. Your senior family member will enjoy a peaceful life here with comfort, security and convenience. Wheatland Village is located near downtown Walla Walla in scenic Eastern Washington. There are plenty of outdoor...
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I love my private room and private bathroom. Some of the residents are very nice and a few i do not like. The staff are great!
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Walla Walla Valley, we provide specialized care for people with complex medical conditions with the goal of helping them return to the community. Whether short-term patients or long-term residents, we provide the highest quality healthcare services with a...
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My loved one is being well taken care of here. All of the residents are dementia or Alzheimer's patients. Everything appears to be very clean, and the staff is all very nice. They are quick to give care when...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Ashley Manor Care Centers are committed to providing clean, modern, homelike living environments with loving caring staff. We provide specialized state of the art therapies and care programs that enhance the health, personal dignity and safety for our residents and peace of mind for our families....
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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 great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
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I highly recommend Suttle Care! My grandmother had lived in a few other facilities and Suttle Care was by far the best care! I cannot express enough how very caring and professional both [name removed] &...
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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 Athena, OR
The average cost of senior living in Athena is $4,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bade, OR with an average of $3,942 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Athena, OR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Athena, OR vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Athena vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Athena, OR by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Athena over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Athena, OR
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What families are saying about assisted living in Athena
Recent reviews for assisted living in Athena
Brookdale Walla Walla
4.0
The staff at this community have been very attentive to my loved ones needs while she has been in there care at this facility. I have seen a lot of progress in her since she made the move, she has been eating much better and is now enjoying some of the activities with the other residents. So far ...
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Cascade Valley Memory Care in Milton Freewater, OR
5.0
This is a small community but very kind and sweet community. The people here are friendly, helpful, kind, family people who help each other. Good school, great churches, okay shopping, great park & pool lots of good food, restaurant to eat for lunch a small town. Come and visit us someday.
Brookdale College Place
5.0
The only complaint I have is that it was difficult for my husband in a wheelchair to get in and out of the outside doors. They need a coded keypad with disabled access doors. We both liked the lightness and airiness of the place.
Athena review score based on 25 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 13 Athena assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Athena 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
Athena review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Athena 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 25 reviews of 13 Athena assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Athena 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.Athena, OR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.3
4.1
Activities
3.3
4.1
Value for cost*
3.3
4.1
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Athena assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athena assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athena, 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 Athena 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 Athena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Athena, ORNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Athena 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 Athena Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Athena, ORNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athena 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 Athena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athena, ORNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Athena 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 Athena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athena, ORNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
61.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athena 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 Athena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athena, ORNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Athena
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 Oregon assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Athena protect seniors.
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Trustwell Living at Whitman Place, McKay Creek Estates and Brookdale College Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Athena, Oregon. See full list of communities.
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