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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Athena, FL

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zipAveragecost: $3,474

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A Great find! A home for any situation. Efficiency to single family type homes. Even manufactured home park. Motel and rv park for visitors. Has it's own shopping center and medical center as well as a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The first thing you’ll notice when you visit Advent Christian Village in north Florida is that it’s not your typical retirement community. It’s a rare place — one that embraces community, celebrates living life to the fullest, and dedicates itself to serving others. Whether your lifestyle is...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Oakridge has been in business for 16 years. Staff has over 30 years of combined experience in elder care. We are in the quaint town of Mayo Florida. Our facility is surrounded by majestic oaks, we have a walking path in the back courtyard that allows for outdoor walking. Our side yard features a...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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 independent living in Athena, FL

The average cost of senior living in Athena is $3,474 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bell, FL with an average of $3,007 per month.

Independent living costs in Athena, FL, vs. state and national averages

Athena, FL
$3,474/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Athena, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,966/mo
Independent Living
$3,474/mo

Independent living costs in Athena, FL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,761/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,914/mo

Senior living costs in Athena 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: Athena, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAthena, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,474/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,618/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,966/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Athena, FL:$3,474/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Athena, FL:$4,618/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Athena, FL:$5,966/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Athena, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Athena 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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Independent living cost trends in Athena, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Athena 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Athena, FL$3,527/mo$3,567/mo-1.1%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Athena, FL
2024 average cost:$3,527/mo
2023 average cost:$3,567/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Athena independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athena independent 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 dietary accommodations in Athena independent living

Independent 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, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Athena independent living

Our independent 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, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athena independent 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 independent living communities in Athena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athena, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.6%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.2%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.9%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.9%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
49.7%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50.7%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.7%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Advent Christian Village, Oakridge Assisted Living and Dacier Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Athena, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Athena, Florida. See the full list.
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