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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Athens, OH
If you’re looking for independent living in the Athens area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Athens. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 58 independent living facilities in Athens, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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The staff was amazing. They worked with us through some difficult issues and were professional and understanding. They were very nice.
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.
Carroll Place assisted living is located in the small community of Carroll, Ohio. We are one mile north of Fairfield County airport and four miles southeast of Greenfield Lake. We provide individualized care in an elegant but home like environment. Our beautifully landscaped property is ideal...
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What our family liked the most about Elison of Marietta was that it was how happy the families appeared whenever an outing was scheduled and how happy they were when making crafts/cookies, etc. It seemed...
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.
Offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics to residents and associates and requiring all associates who work here to vaccinate for COVID-19 are new health precautions helping us revitalize our community. Contact our community today to learn more.We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible...
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The one thing that really made a difference at The Ridge at Lancaster is that they hire their own medical staff. They don't use an agency. With my mother's dementia, that made a huge difference because she...
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.
Brookdale Lancaster is a senior living community offering assisted living services in the vibrant town of Lancaster, Ohio. A wonderful place to call home, Lancaster offers excellent educational opportunities as well as numerous art and music festivals. From our excellent furnishings to our...
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I would definitely recommend Reflections Retirement Community to others. The staff is amazing. They are attentive and friendly. The move in process was easy. They answer any questions that you have about...
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.
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A Place for Mom found Bickford of Lancaster and recommended it to us and we visited and they were very helpful. All staff are very kind and professional. Everyone was polite . Very expensive
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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My overall experience for my mom at Clay Garden is wonderful. Never had any problems with the cleanliness of my mom's room always clean and tidy. Every one there is super friendly with all the residence, you...
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.
At Clay Gardens Place is located in lovely Zanesville, Ohio and residents are at the center of our small, homelike community. We have staff available 24 hours a day to meet resident needs. We offer assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, medication management, chronic disease...
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Second Independent Living campus I’ve lived and I could not be happier. [Name removed], [name removed], [name removed], [name removed] and the entire staff are EXCEPTIONAL. The residents are so kind,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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8.1
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43 reviews
My father has dementia and needed care beyond what we were able to provide. Brookdale has the Clare Bridge memory care unit, which was a perfect fit for our needs. It provides 24 hour care in a closed wing...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsAll senior living communities are not created equal. We think one visit to our Zanesville community and you’ll see the difference that great care in a home-like environment can make. Brookdale Zanesville offers assisted living and memory care...
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30 reviews
They have really upgraded the activities. The food could be a bit better but with this economy I am sure it's hard. But overall it's a good place. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They really know...
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.
Cedar Grove Senior Assisted Living, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, has more than 30-years of history providing a friendly and pleasant country setting where residents can enjoy their independence while receiving supportive services tailored to their individual needs. Located in historic...
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7.2
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5 reviews
Resident's daughter felt carpet was filthy in halls and entrance. Admissions person [name removed] is amazing and is very helpful and friendly. The meals are expensive for guests. There could be more...
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.
Sign your contract by Dec. 31, 2020 and move into an apartment with free SMART* features. Plus, we’ll give you a safe moving package, up to $1,000. *Limited availability.Glenwood is a United Church Homes community tucked away in 70 wooded acres in Marietta, OH. Glenwood Senior Living Community is...
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They give my loved one good care, but I feel like they're short-staffed. Because of that, it can take a long time for someone to buzz you in and out of the building. Overall the staff are good, other than...
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.
Carriage Court is a community of close friends. In fact, we feel so close to the residents that we consider them to be our second family. After all, a home should be a place where people care about their neighbors and enjoy each other's company. That's why our caregivers do...
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Mom seems to be adjusting to living at The Oaks. The staff seem to take good care of her. She said she likes her apartment. They offer a lot of daily activities and she does participate in many of them. I...
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 town famous for its many bridges, Zanesville Ohio is famous for creating these connections between community members. At The Oaks at Northpointe, we are firm believers in the power of connections as well, whether it is the connection between our residents and our staff members, or our entire...
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Very patient centered and individualized care for each person. Update family regularly. Great community atmosphere with the feel of home.
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.
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Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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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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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, 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.
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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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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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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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My friend moved here and we have heard they liked it. He is no longer at the community, but his wife still is and seems to be very happy with it. They have activities available, which I have heard are good....
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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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.
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock resident...
Cost of independent living in Athens, OH
The average cost of senior living in Athens is $3,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nelsonville, OH with an average of $2,717 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Athens, OH vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Athens, OH vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Athens vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Athens, OH by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Athens
Recent reviews for independent living in Athens
Cedar Grove in Parkersburg, WV
4.6
My 92 year old sister-in-law stayed at the Cedar Grove facility in Parkersburg, WV for 2 weeks after she broke her leg after a fall. She was very pleased with the food and care. The admission process was stress-free and the staff was patient and attentive.
The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Parkersburg)
5.0
All of the staff no matter their role, were completely genuine in their service and heart for their jobs.
They took great care of our mother.
Elison of Marietta
5.0
I believe that [name removed] had the best last 4 1/2 months of his life there. The food and everything was exemplary.
The staff was attentive. The entire staff....house cleaning, nursing , PT, everything.
It really did feel like a home away from home.
I had some people at the local Veterans ...
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Athens independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athens independent 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 dietary accommodations in Athens 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 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
25.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Athens 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 Athens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athens, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athens 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 Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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