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711 Lucas St , Athens, TX 75751
3.5
(7 reviews)
"I went to visit a friend a few months ago. It was clean and she was very happy with everything there. It smelled good, she was happy there and said the staff was very good to help when she needed it. She also liked the rehabilitation services tha..."
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150 Gibson Road, Athens, TX 75751
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My friends mother was in this facility for rehab services and they did an excellent job getting her strong and back home. The facility was always clean and the staff was very friendly every time we came in to visit her. I would recommend this facilit..."
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500 Valle Vista Dr, Athens, TX 75751
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My wife was at Green Oaks for over three months. It was really great. They didn't have a lot of activities, but they did have bingo and sing-alongs where they gather around a piano. People there were really nice and really did a lot for my wife. ..."
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8579 State Hwy 31, Athens, TX 75751
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I would not recommend this nursing home to anyone. I did not like this nursing home at all. They mistreated the residents of the nursing home and did not take care of all of their needs. The resident constantly lost his belongings as well as his mone..."
READ MORE300 CHERRY ST, Chandler, TX 75758
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mom was in this nursing home for 3 years and loved it there. She loved the nurses, the food, and the way she was treated. We offered to move her closer to one of her children but she wanted to stay there. The home never smelled bad and was alway..."
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1611 W ROYALL BLVD, Malakoff, TX 75148
4.5
(5 reviews)
"My mother-in-law was in Cedar Lake Nursing Home. They were awesome. I loved them. It was family owned. I have nothing bad to say. They were excellent, superiorm in every way, because I was up there almost every single day that she was there. It was a..."
READ MORE303 E Murchison St, Frankston, TX 75763
4.0
(1 reviews)
"This is an assisted living home/nursing home. I went there to visit my grandmother a few times. I stayed there and ate lunch with her. The food there was very good, and they gave decent portions. The nurses that worked there seemed really friendly bu..."
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1901 S Trade Days Blvd, Canton, TX 75103
3.6
(5 reviews)
"My grandmother is currently in their care and without Canton Oaks and their staff I'm not sure she would still be alive. Before Canton Oaks she was bitter, lonely and didn't want to talk to anyone. Let's not forget a heavy chain smoker. Since she has..."
READ MORE901 W COLLEGE ST, Canton, TX 75103
3.0
(1 reviews)
"They did a good job with healthy food and cleanliness, but their interaction with residents was not what I would desire. Also, they weren't good about calling the doctor, hospital, or next of kin when medical care was needed. They would wait for loca..."
READ MORE169 S OAK ST, Van, TX 75790
1.7
(7 reviews)
"The home may be old, but the staff are VERY friendly. Everyone greets you as you enter and all are eager to help in any way. The food is the best I have ever since in a nursing home and they are always happy to offer a guest tray when I would visit. ..."
READ MORE809 NE 4TH ST, Kerens, TX 75144
"Kerens Care Center, located in Kerens, TX, offers a variety of care types including Skilled Nursing Care, Memory Care, Respite Care, and Hos..."
READ MORE901 W College St, Canton, TX 75103
"RehabCare is the leading and premier provider of physical, occupational and speech-language rehabilitation services in 47 states. As a part ..."
READ MOREIn Athens, a typical semiprivate room in a nursing home is nearly $3,000 less expensive on a monthly basis compared to the national average. Athens’ average is also less expensive than the statewide average of $5,019.
Additionally, Athens’ costs come in below Dallas where the monthly average is $5,171, and Athens’ semiprivate nursing home rooms are only slightly more costly than Texarkana’s. However, nursing home residents in Longview and Sherman pay less on average each month: $4,091 in Longview and $4,494 in Sherman.
Athens
$4,775
Texas
$5,019
The United States
$7,756
Longview
$4,091
Sherman
$4,494
Texarkana
$4,730
Dallas
$5,171
In Athens, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate nursing home room is $4,775. Private rooms have an average monthly cost of $5,916.
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.
Private and semiprivate rooms in Athens nursing homes have respective average monthly costs of $5,916 and $4,775, which makes them the most expensive senior care setting. Home care’s average rate is $3,718, while the services of a home health aide cost $95 more each month. Residents of assisted living facilities, meanwhile, have median expenses of $3,450 per month. Adult day care costs for Athens were not included in the Genworth survey, although it often is the cheapest type of senior care.
Home care
$3,718
Home health care
$3,813
Assisted living
$3,450
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$4,775
Nursing home (private room)
$5,916
Note: Data for Athens was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Tyler, was used instead.
Below is a guide to several of Athens’ senior resources. Certain services help older adults remain in their own homes, while others ease the transition to higher levels of care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels East Texas | (903) 593-7385 | Home-delivered meals served by Meals on Wheels are available to homebound seniors 60 years of age and older who complete an eligibility assessment. During meal deliveries, the organization’s volunteers perform safety checks. Donations are requested but not required. The organization also offers pet food and nutritional shakes. |
| Area Agency on Aging of East Texas | (800) 442-8845 | On behalf of older adults, the AAA of East Texas provides counseling that helps Medicare recipients understand their benefits. It also handles care coordination and delivers meals to individuals who are otherwise unable to access food. Additionally, the agency refers clients to other sources of help, and it offers transportation to medical appointments and senior nutrition centers. Its Ombudsman Program speaks on behalf of long-term care residents. |
| Henderson County Veterans Services | (903) 675-6109 | The Veterans Service Office assists older military veterans and their dependents with applications for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the state. Specific examples of what it can help with include compensation, pensions, disability, retirement and appeals. The office can also provide guidance regarding hospital and outpatient benefits as well as debt waivers among other matters. |
| East Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center | (855) 937-2372 | The East Texas ADRC provides counseling to older adults who want to learn more about prescription assistance, in-home services and long-term care options, including nursing homes. The center refers clients to public and privately funded services. Additionally, it can help seniors learn more about Medicare and ways to obtain medical equipment. |
| 2-1-1 Texas | (877) 541-7905 | 2-1-1 Texas is an anonymous hotline through which Texas’ seniors can gain information regarding different community resources. Dialing 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 connects callers with the Texas Information & Referral Network, which helps individuals identify helpful local programs and find assistance with food, housing and counseling. The hotline operates around-the-clock 365 days a year. |
Nursing Homes
Anthony Sr.
4.0
Review of Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
My wife has been there a few months (due to a Cracked Tailbone), and I think the place is nice. She hasn't had any problems that she has told me, and the staff is nice to me when I go there. She is...
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JSMW!
5.0
Review of South Place Nursing Center
My friends mother was in this facility for rehab services and they did an excellent job getting her strong and back home. The facility was always clean and the staff was very friendly every time we...
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Rere2
5.0
Review of Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
I went to visit a friend a few months ago. It was clean and she was very happy with everything there. It smelled good, she was happy there and said the staff was very good to help when she needed...
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