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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Athens, MO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Athens, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Athens or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Athens.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Athens for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 6 assisted living facilities in the Athens area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bluff Park and Bluff Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Keokuk, Fort Madison and Keosauqua.
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This was the first time we had had an experience with assistant living. After the first month we realized our dad probably needed more help than we realized. They were very helpful with us and kept him...
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.
River Valley Place in Fort Madison offers premier senior living options, including assisted living, assisted living memory care, and respite care. Our community fosters a welcoming and friendly environment where residents can truly thrive, feel at home, and form meaningful friendships.We provide...
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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.
First built in 1912, Sacred Heart Hospital quickly became an important member of the Fort Madison community; a place families counted on for service and caring. Today, that spirit of community service has been preserved as The Kensington, a proud landmark in southeast Iowa. Centrally...
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My mom is currently residing at Donnellson Health Center in Iowa. She is in their Northbrook memory care and has been for over a year. She is well taken care of and is treated like one of the family. My...
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
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
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
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Athens, MO
The average cost of senior living in Athens is $4,975 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hurdland, MO with an average of $3,213 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Athens, MO vs. nearby cities
Athens, MO
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Athens, MO vs. the state and national average
Athens, MO
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Athens vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Athens, MO by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Athens, MO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Athens
Recent reviews for assisted living in Athens
River Valley Place of Fort Madison
5.0
My father-in-law was a resident of Sunnybrook in Ft. Madison for almost 3 years. Prior to moving to Sunnybrook, his health was poor and he was hospitized monthly. He enjoyed the social aspect of visiting and playing cards with his friends at Sunnybrook. His mental and physical health also ...
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Athens assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athens assisted living 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 assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Athens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
43.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
48.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Athens assisted living
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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Athens, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athens assisted living
Assisted living 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, MONational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Athens assisted living
Our assisted living 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, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athens assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Athens
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Athens protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
River Valley Place of Fort Madison, The Kensington Senior Living at Fort Madison and Donnellson Health Ctr Inc are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Athens, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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