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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Athens County, OH

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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock resident...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Home to some of Ohio’s most beautiful parks, the city of Zanesville is the perfect place for The Oaks at Bethesda, an award-winning senior living facility bordering the grounds of the new Genesis Hospital. Residents who are interested in activities outside of our campus can explore everything the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Athens County, OH

The average cost of senior living in Athens County is $3,160 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buchtel, OH with an average of $2,667 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Athens County, OH vs. nearby counties

Athens County, OH
$3,160/mo
$3,073/mo
$2,945/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Athens County, OH vs. the state and national average

Athens County, OH
$3,160/mo
$3,751/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Athens County vs. other types of senior living

$3,448/mo
Independent Living
$3,160/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Athens County, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$2,519/mo
Studio
$3,904/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,056/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,701/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,263/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Athens County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Athens County

Recent reviews for independent living in Athens County

The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Parkersburg)

5.0
All of the staff no matter their role, were completely genuine in their service and heart for their jobs. They took great care of our mother.

Carriage Court of Lancaster

5.0
The friendliness of the staff members really stood out to us, they actually seem to care. Our loved one is in memory care and everyone knows who we are and who she is, they are just fantastic.

Clay Gardens Place in Zanesville, OH

4.7
The community was nice, bright, had big hallways, and is was clean. They offered lots of activities. The dining staff tried to accommodate my mom's food requests. The administer was fantastic. The staff tried really hard and went out of the way for my mom. They were good to my mom, too. ...
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Athens County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athens County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athens County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athens County independent living

Independent 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Athens County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Athens County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athens County independent 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 independent living communities in Athens County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
46.1%
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Carroll Place, Elison of Marietta and Bickford of Lancaster are the top-rated independent living facilities near Athens County, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 45 independent living facilities near Athens County, Ohio. See the full list.

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