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10 Best Nursing Homes in Athens, VT
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, VT 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 26 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 Swanzey, Westport and West Swanzey.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Swanzey, Westport and West Swanzey.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Athens, VT
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9.2
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My loved one is currently a resident at American House Keene and everything about his experience at this facility has been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness is good. The staff, care services...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
American House Keene is everything you are looking for in an all-inclusive senior living community. Located within walking distance to downtown Keene with its many shops and restaurants, this beautifully designed senior living community offers an active lifestyle supported by a nurturing...
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Absolutely LOVE this place. They always treat the residents with respect. Absolutely everyone, regardless of their job. We chose this facility because of the director of admissions (now executive...
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.
Langdon Place of Keene, located in the quaint New England town of Keene, New Hampshire is a Genesis senior living community offering the best in quality care, recreational activities and personalized services. We are the proud recipient of the Bronze National Quality Award from The American...
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I cannot say enough good things about Equinox Terrace. I brought my mother to Vermont from Massachusetts, and she was at another facility for 10 months. I was displeased (that is an understatement!) with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Equinox Terrace is an assisted living community in picturesque Manchester Center, Vermont, in Bennington County. Located on farmland surrounded by the Green Mountains, residents enjoy our peaceful, natural environment while living only a short distance away from the center of our historic town...
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She really likes it. They have done a good job. The food is pretty good. I think they could be a little more proactive with getting her up and walking her around, that kind of thing, being proactive with...
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.
Live Well With Peace of Mind The Woodward provides a warm, home-like environment where individuals can live with dignity, continue to enrich their lives, and participate in their community. Our care staff is well trained to meet the needs of our residents, overseeing medications and assisting...
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Mom was/is in the Independent Living wing...She did everything herself. Only this summer she had them come clean 1 time a week. Cleaning was adequate. They are a bit lax in snow removal of walkways. They...
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.
Bromley Manor is a senior residential community nestled into the beautiful Green Mountains of southern Vermont. Only two miles from the heart of Manchester Center, our community offers residents the ability to call us home whether their current and future needs are Independent Living, Assisted...
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The facility appears to be clean and well maintained.The staff was unbelievable.I felt like I was really being listened to when I complained or has something to say. The food was great and my diet choices...
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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.
Pine Heights at Brattleboro Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, is affiliated with National HealthCare Associates, a leading provider of rehabilitation and long-term care services in the Northeast. National affiliated facilities are dedicated to the principles of kindness, compassion,...
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What a nice place. Everyone is so friendly and knows my Mom by name. There are lots of activities and the food is great! We are so lucky to have found this place!
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.
The Village at Cedar Hill is an assisted living community in Windsor, Windsor County, Vermont. Windsor sits next to the Connecticut River and is home to part of Mount Ascutney. There are rivers, lakes, and mountains to explore and enjoy in Windsor. Residents of The Village at Cedar Hill and...
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: Nursing Homes
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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 Keene Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Athens, VT
The average cost of senior living in Athens is $5,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cambridgeport, VT with an average of $4,894 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Athens, VT vs. nearby cities
Athens, VT
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Athens, VT vs. the state and national average
Athens, VT
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Athens
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Athens
Equinox Terrace in Manchester Center, VT
5.0
My mother, [name removed] simply loves the facility and staffing.She feels the staff is kind and very supportive for her needs. We know she is safe and well taken care of. We wish we could give you a 10 star rating. I have made recommendations to other people in my area. We feel their help has ...
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Langdon Place of Keene
4.5
I have had a wonderful experience with Langdon. My mother has been in the skilled nursing twice, and they have recently added a lot of staff which has made their communication, attentiveness, and flexibility evident. I am wary of for-profit senior care, but they genuinely care here and make ...
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Village At Cedar Hill, Inc in Windsor, VT
5.0
Cedar Hills Continuing Care Community is just fabulous. My mother has Alzheimer's and she has broken out a few times. They didn't have alarms on the windows at first but they quickly got them after that. The staff there really do what they need to do to improve themselves. It is a newer thing to ...
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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, VTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
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, VTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
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, VTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
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, VTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
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, VTNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
American House Keene, Langdon Place of Keene and Equinox Terrace are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Athens, Vermont. See full list of communities.
There are 26 nursing homes facilities near Athens, Vermont. See the full list.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Athens
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- Westport, New Hampshire
- West Swanzey, New Hampshire
- Swanzey Station, New Hampshire
- Roxbury, New Hampshire
- Roxbury Center, New Hampshire
- North Vernon, Vermont
- East Sullivan, New Hampshire
- Keene, New Hampshire
- Surry, New Hampshire
- Gilboa, New Hampshire
- Green River, Vermont
- East Westmoreland, New Hampshire
- Gilsum, New Hampshire
- Walpole, New Hampshire
- Mill Hollow, New Hampshire
- Alstead, New Hampshire
- Marlow, New Hampshire
- Alstead Center, New Hampshire
- Westmoreland Depot, New Hampshire
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