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10 Best Nursing Homes in Athens, TX

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Athens nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Athens, TX may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Athens or another care type is right for you. Browse 59 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Athens.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Prairieville, Star Harbor and Ben Wheeler.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Athens, TX

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Last Updated: 12/24/24
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Photo of Rosehaven Retirement Residents
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.
Photo of Gardendale Rehab & Nursing Ctr
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.
Photo of Northside Assisted Living Ctr
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.
Photo of Hickory Square Retirement Ctr
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.
Photo of Redbird Manor
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Rosehaven
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.
Photo of Gardens At Hawkins Alc
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.
Photo of Lorenz Community Home
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.
Photo of Wesley House - Quitman
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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Cost of nursing homes in Athens, TX

The average cost of senior living in Athens is $3,768 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seven Points, TX with an average of $3,368 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Athens, TX vs. nearby cities

Athens, TX
$3,768/mo
$3,749/mo
$3,821/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Athens, TX vs. the state and national average

Athens, TX
$3,768/mo
$4,881/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Athens vs. other types of senior living

$3,832/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,768/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Athens, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$5,236/mo
Studio
$4,084/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,881/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,895/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,109/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Athens

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Athens

Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care in Palestine, TX

4.0
Very friendly staff. Memory care area a bit isolated but rooms nice and large. Food in memory care was not that great and served on paper plates and didn't seem very nutritious. Director was very nice and easy to work with.

Brookdale Palestine

4.9
Brookdale Palestine is the BEST. They treat the patients like family. I have been at peace knowing they will take care of my sister. The staff are wonderful with the patients. I have had my sister in several facilities. AND HANDS DOWN BROOKDALE PALESTINE IS THE BEST. The food is awesome. They ...
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Brookdale Ennis

5.0
The staff members at Brookdale Ennis community are awesome! the staff has been so kind and loving to my dad. And he is not the most lovable person around at this time in his life! Have bent over backwards to help him and me.

Athens nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Athens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Athens, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Athens nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Athens, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athens nursing homes

Nursing homes 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.
Athens, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Athens nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
25.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athens nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athens, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
39%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler and Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Athens, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 59 nursing homes facilities near Athens, Texas. See the full list.

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