Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Athens, GA below include 19 nursing homes with 96 reviews.
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180 Epps Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I'm still in University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center right now. It has been three weeks now. It has been good. The nurses and CNAs are nice. The other people here are nice, too. I've been getting along with everybody. It's a good place. There are ..."
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960 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, Athens, GA 30606
2.3
(3 reviews)
"The hospital recommended Pruitthealth to us for rehab. The staff was all nice, very good and they treat her like she was a friend; they were excellent. She is in a semi-private and they even moved her to a different semi-private because of her roomma..."
READ MORE490 Kathwood Drive, Athens, GA 30607
1.9
(51 reviews)
"The Oaks of Athens is a nice facility. It's small and that's what we wanted my mother-in-law at. They helped us get her approved for Medicaid. They did the pre-approval and we're good to work with. My only gripe about them is, and it could be due to ..."
READ MORE165 WINSTON DRIVE, Athens, GA 30607
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Overall this place was pretty much a stereotypical nursing home that took in poor patients or patients that were not able to get in somewhere else on short notice. It seemed clean enough but overall there was just a sense of depression that one could..."
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180 Epps Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
"University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is your comprehensive center for rehabilitation and nursing care. It is our pleasure to serve you..."
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165 Winston Dr, Athens, GA 30607
"Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center is one of many in the PruittHealth family of providers throughout the Southeast. We offer a co..."
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125 QUIET OAKS DRIVE, Crawford, GA 30630
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother moved into Quiet Oaks Health Care Center. I'm very pleased with it. I'm pleased with the staff. They are very helpful and very kind. The facility is very clean. My mom's room is fine. It is satisfactory. They have a doctor, nurses, a beauty..."
READ MORE100 Medical Center Dr, Commerce, GA 30529
3.5
(7 reviews)
"I got my dad in Northridge Health & Rehabilitation. We chose them for the staff and the cleanliness of the facility. The atmosphere is wonderful. The property grounds are impeccable. They have activities. It was a very lengthy list of activities. I h..."
READ MORE1865 BOLD SPRINGS ROAD, Monroe, GA 30655
3.4
(15 reviews)
"My husband spent a month post-surgery in rehab. We could not have asked for a more caring, attentive place for him to do his rehab and heal. I highly recommend Park Place...."
READ MORE2036 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Madison, GA 30650
2.6
(3 reviews)
"I went to Madison and it had a good rehab center. I stayed there close to 30 days. The staff wasn't that great either. They were very demanding. I was there sick and I couldn't get out of the bed. They don't know how sick I was. I had a major surgery..."
READ MORE263 E MAY STREET, Winder, GA 30680
2.6
(10 reviews)
"The staff care deeply for the residents here. The place is not up to date but its the love that they show to their resident is what matters. They have a variety of activities, wonderful therapy department and experienced nurses. ..."
READ MORE3450 New High Shoals Rd, Bishop, GA 30621
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My mom is at High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation (Family Life). As far as I'm concerned, my mom is in the best care. We really like it. We chose this place for its reputation. Everything that my mom needs are taken care of. The staff members are ve..."
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671 North Cherokee Road, Social Circle, GA 30025
"Just like the town of Social Circle, which attracts visitors looking for fine southern dining, and old-fashioned hospitality in its quaint s..."
READ MORE2430 Paoli St, Comer, GA 30629
"Skilled care services have evolved over time to expand beyond traditional nursing home care. Comer Health and Rehabilitation can help you ch..."
READ MOREUsing the cost of semiprivate nursing home rooms as a comparison point, Athens has some of the most affordable prices in the region. Nursing home costs here are lower than the state average of $6,722 and the national average of $7,756.
Compared to the rest of the state, nursing home costs in Athens are low. Nearby Augusta is only a little more expensive, at $6,509 per month. In capital city Atlanta, a semiprivate room costs an average of $6,950. Dalton has the highest costs in the state, averaging $7,513 per month. On the coast, the Savannah area averages $6,540.
Athens
$6,266
Georgia
$6,722
The United States
$7,756
Augusta
$6,509
Savannah
$6,540
Atlanta
$6,950
Dalton
$7,513
A semiprivate room in an Athens nursing home costs an average of $6,266 per month. A private room is more expensive, averaging $6,570.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing homes are the most expensive type of senior care in Athens, averaging $6,266 for a semiprivate room and $6,570 for private accommodations. Therefore, seniors may find it useful to consider whether their needs can be met in an alternative environment. Assisted living can offer similar services at less than half the price of nursing home care, or $3,366 per month. Homemaker and home health aide services are a little costlier, averaging $4,052 and $4,162 respectively. Adult day health care is the least expensive option, averaging only $1,625.
Home care
$4,052
Home health care
$4,162
Adult day health care
$1,625
Assisted living
$3,366
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,266
Nursing home (private room)
$6,570
The following resource guide highlights a variety of services designed to help seniors stay healthy in their homes or find long-term care placement.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging | 1 (800) 474-7540 | This organization has expert staff available to help seniors find and apply for social services and financial aid. In-home support programs include personal assistance and help with household chores. Seniors looking to move into a long-term care home can take advantage of The Care Transitions Program, which is designed to help seniors find the best environment to meet their needs. |
| Athens Community Council on Aging | (706) 549-4850 | Operated by the City of Athens, this organization’s Center for Active Living offers healthy aging education and physical fitness activities that can help increase safety for seniors who stay at home. Caregiver support, transportation, meal delivery and companion programs are available here. Seniors can also access care needs assessments and health care coordination services. |
| Georgia Department of Veterans Service | (706) 369-5630 | Eligible veterans may be able to access nursing home care through this state-run organization. Veterans service officers can help veterans apply for financial assistance programs that help cover the costs of housing and medical care. The DVS also offers mental health and crisis response services. |
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