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Assisted living costs in Athens average about $4,487 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Athens. Our detailed directory has 107 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Grainhouse Grove
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8.9
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What we like the most about Grainhouse Grove is the consistency of care. Good food and snacks. Activities and accommodations. Clean facilities and open areas.
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.
Give New Meaning to Living WellYou can have it all: resort-style living, a lovely, spacious apartment, and Assisted Living care that values your individual needs. Our community in Battle Creek, Michigan offers all the amenities of home and then some, including tree-lined walking paths, an on-site...
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8.6
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Cost is a good bargain, staff attentive, staff arrives quickly when called using their emergency necklace. They are very strict on meds, and track issues like diabetes.
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.
***As of 9/14/2021, 100% of our staff and residents are fully vaccinated!***Masonville Place, our lively senior living community in Coldwater, Michigan sits in a residential neighborhood just two blocks south of Coldwater Little League Park. Coldwater is known for its many lakes and recreational...
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Went through a staff nursing transition around time mom moved in so there was some lack of attention to a non life threatening medical issue and lack of communication around pharmacy and doctor transition to...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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My mom was at Brookdale for almost a year and a half. She made some great friends there and the staff was wonderful to her. Hospice got involved in the end and they were great too. There was a lot of...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Quality care for meaningful life.Senior living can mean living well. And we take this same approach when it comes to memory care. Our community in Battle Creek, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and...
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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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, 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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Athens, MI

The average cost of senior living in Athens is $4,487 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, MI with an average of $3,877 per month.

Assisted living costs in Athens, MI, vs. nearby cities

Athens, MI
$4,487/mo
$4,205/mo

Assisted living costs in Athens, MI, vs. state and national averages

Athens, MI
$4,487/mo
U.S. national average
$4,697/mo

Assisted living costs in Athens, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,487/mo
$4,596/mo

Assisted living costs in Athens, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,071/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,034/mo

Senior living costs in Athens vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Athens, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAthens, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,487/mo$4,246/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$4,596/mo$4,617/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,623/mo$3,744/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Athens, MI:$4,487/mo
Michigan:$4,246/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Athens, MI:$4,596/mo
Michigan:$4,617/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Athens, MI:$3,623/mo
Michigan:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Assisted living costs in Athens, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Athens and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Athens, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Athens have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Athens, MI$7,029/mo$6,388/mo+10.0%
Michigan$5,271/mo$5,062/mo+4.1%
National$5,321/mo$5,062/mo+5.1%
Athens, MI
2024 average cost:$7,029/mo
2023 average cost:$6,388/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,271/mo
2023 average cost:$5,062/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,321/mo
2023 average cost:$5,062/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Athens, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Athens.

What families are saying about assisted living in Athens

Recent reviews for assisted living in Athens

Bethesda Ranch AFH in Portage, MI

5.0
It's so family oriented facility, where the residents are treated like one of the family. Care is second to none. We liked the smallness and the people that cared for my mother, and also the, country setting on a lake.

Reflection Ranch in Battle Creek, MI

5.0
MY father had been admitted to 7 afc/ care/rehab in 8 mo. My father was the Supervisor for Adult Protective Services he was a hard man to please, we moved him from B.E. AFC to Reflection Ranch, They are an ANGLE in a our eyes, my father was clean and well cared for, turns out my father is not ...
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Brookdale Portage Memory Care

4.0
I would recommend. We picked this community, for our loved one because of the value for money,[name removed], the marketing director was skilled at answering questions without being pushy. We felt very comfortable with her.

Athens review score based on 27 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 8 Athens assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Athens review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Athens review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Athens, MI8 facilities
8.0
Union City, MI7 facilities
8.3
Sherwood, MI134 facilities

Review subcategories for Athens assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 27 reviews of 8 Athens assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Athens resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Athens, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.8
Staff
3.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.0
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
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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.
Athens, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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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, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
13.7%
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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, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17.2%
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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, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.7%
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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.
Athens, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46%
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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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Athens protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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