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413 Gibson Road, Athens, TX 75751
4.8
(16 reviews)
"My brother and his wife will be moving into Arabella of Athens. It was very pleasant, open, and airy. All the staff seemed very nice. They had a chef on duty that cooks meals. They have three different areas. One area is independent living, in whic..."
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209 Wood Street, Athens, TX 75751
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I liked Country Place Senior Living of Athens. I liked the atmosphere, the courtyard, the people, and the cleanliness. I thought that it would have been a good option. The staff was very professional. The only reason it wasn't selected was Mom has a ..."
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213 W Cayuga Dr, Athens, TX 75751
4.2
(8 reviews)
"Lakeland House assisted living is very good. My mom's room is clean and nice. It has a nice layout and has enough room for her. The staff is excellent, caring, and professional. They have crafts, card games, and singing. The food looks good and appet..."
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603 Wood St, Athens, TX 75751
4.3
(6 reviews)
"We checked the Oak Wood Place Assisted Living last summer. We toured this place for my sister, but even when my mom was there, I was there pretty much every day, and they had great meals. They took time and really cared for her. All the residents the..."
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1661 S Buffalo St, Canton, TX 75103
5.0
(1 reviews)
"At Sentinel Gardens Assisted Living, we offer a blend of comfort, safety, and personalized support. Each resident has a personalized care pl..."
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1835 South Trade Days Blvd., Canton, TX 75103
4.8
(17 reviews)
"Country Place Senior Living of Canton - Mulberry was nice. I've looked at it before when I had friends there. It's always clean. It's always nice and neat and there are activities. They have very good physical therapy. I didn't interact with very man..."
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1833 South Trade Days Blvd., Canton, TX 75103
4.6
(8 reviews)
"I have been living here for about four months. Although, I would still like to be at home, I cannot imagine living at a better place. The staff is attentive and caring. The food is always well-prepared. ..."
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322 East Main Street, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
4.2
(4 reviews)
"Cedar Creek Lodge Boutique Senior Living was very nice. The upkeep was nice. Everything was nice about it. The staff was nice. We just couldn't afford it. They had a lot of activities going on and they had a bus. It was fairly new. They were also nic..."
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155 Dunaway Ave, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
2.0
(3 reviews)
"My cousin has been in the Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care. It's absolutely beautiful. It's very clean. It's very new. It even smells new. The staff is great. You have an option of like an efficiency where your bed is in your living room, and it h..."
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$4,000
Corsicana
$3,860
Tyler
$3,671
Palestine
$3,590
Canton
$3,495
Athens
$3,398
Jacksonville
$3,295
Assisted Living costs in Athens start around $3,398 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Athens and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Low-income seniors in Texas can get help paying some or all of the cost of assisted living through the state's STAR+PLUS program. This is a Medicaid waiver benefit that diverts aging citizens from nursing homes and into assisted living, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in Texas page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Athens and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Athens, please visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Athens-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.
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Kelly
4.0
Review of Country Place Senior Living of Athens
Country Place Senior Living of Athens was nice. The lady that runs the place was very nice. She showed us around. It wasn't a bad place, but it was a little bit claustrophobic in a way. It was a...
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David
5.0
Review of Country Place Senior Living of Athens
I liked Country Place Senior Living of Athens. I liked the atmosphere, the courtyard, the people, and the cleanliness. I thought that it would have been a good option. The staff was very...
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Ladawn
5.0
Review of Country Place Senior Living of Athens
The people at Country Place Senior Living of Athens were very nice and very kind. We were impressed with their staff and Nicole, the general manager. We were also very impressed with their...
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