Best Senior Living in Athens, Texas
7 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 11 senior care options in Athens: 7 communities and 4 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 260 public reviews.
- 11options listed
- 4.5average rating, 8 rated
- 260family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Countryside Senior Living of Athens
Athens, Texas
5(22)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Country Place Senior Senior Living of Athens
Athens, Texas
4.8(25)
Assisted Living
Arabella of Athens Senior Living
Athens, Texas
4.5(51)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Oak Wood Place Assisted Living
Athens, Texas
4.6(12)
Assisted Living
Avir at Commons
Athens, Texas
5(2)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Avir at Athens
Athens, Texas
4.3(90)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Athens, Texas
3.3(37)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Athens
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Countryside Senior Living of Athens
5 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 52 units
Families describe Countryside Senior Living of Athens as a warm, family-like assisted living community where staff are attentive and residents seem genuinely happy. Reviewers consistently praise specific staff members by…
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Country Place Senior Senior Living of Athens
4.8 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living· 30 units
Families describe Country Place Senior Living of Athens as a warm, close-knit community where residents get personal attention and staff are consistently praised for compassion. Reviewers highlight daily engagement, a…
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Arabella of Athens Senior Living
4.5 (51 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care· 66 units
Reviewers consistently praise the staff's warmth and attentiveness, along with clean, welcoming grounds and restaurant-style dining. Several mentioned the sales director by name as especially helpful during the decision…
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Oak Wood Place Assisted Living
4.6 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living· 100 units
Families describe Oak Wood Place as a locally-owned, family-run community where staff are attentive and caring, with residents enjoying private apartments and cottages in a country setting. Most reviewers praise the…
- 5
4.3 (90 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 112 units
Reviews for Avir at Athens are sharply mixed: some families praise the friendly staff, communication, and activities during rehab stays, while others report serious neglect, including unaddressed hygiene issues and…
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Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
3.3 (37 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 132 units
Reviews for Park Highlands are sharply divided: some families praise attentive, respectful staff and a clean, welcoming environment, while others describe serious lapses in medication management, delayed response to…
What families say about senior living in Athens
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Athens communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Activities and social life 57%
- Food and dining 29%
- Cleanliness 29%
- Communication with families 29%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 29%
- Staffing levels and turnover 29%
- Communication with families 29%
- Medical and nursing care 29%
“Patient centered. Activities daily which keep the residents engaged. This alf is not overcrowded and every patient gets the attention and care they deserve! There is a visiting physician with 24/7 access to make medical care prompt and easier for the the elderly!”
“The sales director, Bre, had an answer for every question I asked! It was such a pleasure talking with her, I look forward to working with her more!”
“Elizabeth is amazing at helping families and patients navigate their post acute journey. Jacque and team are exceptional clinically”
Senior Living in Athens: the figures
- •Of the 7 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.3 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: restaurant style dining room (7), wheelchair accessible (7), 24-hour staff (7), gathering / activity spaces (7), housekeeping (7), medication management (7).
Senior Living near Athens
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler32.5 mi | 41 | 4.3 / 5 | 32.5 mi |
| Palestine32.6 mi | 11 | 4.2 / 5 | 32.6 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on September 28, 2026 from the 11 communities listed in Athens, 260 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Senior Living in Athens: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Athens, Texas?
MyLivingChoice lists 11 senior living communities in Athens, Texas, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Athens are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Countryside Senior Living of Athens (5★, 22 ratings), CenterWell Home Health (4.9★, 13 ratings), Country Place Senior Senior Living of Athens (4.8★, 25 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Athens?
Beyond senior living, Athens has assisted living (4 communities), home health (4 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (3 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Athens?
Families rate Athens senior living communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 260 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Athens senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 Athens communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), activities and social life (mentioned for 57%), food and dining (mentioned for 29%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (29%), staffing levels and turnover (29%), communication with families (29%).
Are there small senior living homes in Athens?
Of the 7 Athens communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Athens nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Athens carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.3 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.