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Senior Living Apartments in Athens, AL

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Athens, senior citizen apartments in Athens might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Athens and consider their options. With 9 senior rentals in Athens, AL, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Athens 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Athens, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Decatur, Moulton Heights and Oakworth.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Decatur, Huntsville and Harvest.

Senior Apartments Facilities near Athens, AL
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Nutritious meals are one of the most important and valued benefits of senior living. Chefs and meal planners provide residents the right balance of vitamins and minerals – and so much more. The best make sure every dish is made with quality ingredients, tastes great and leaves diners excited for their next meal.

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Photo of Columbia Cottage - Hartselle
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My Dad is a resident at the Hartselle campus and my sister and I have been very pleased with his care. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. They do an amazing job given the few staff that they have...
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.
Real Lifestyle ChoicesColumbia Cottage derives much of its design and decor from a Southern Living Idea Home.Each thoughtful layout has plenty of room to accommodate the treasures that grace your current home. Several apartments have special features like French doors, crown molding, and nine...
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9.0
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Since I have been here such a short time, I haven’t been able to get too involved in the community activities. Everyone I have met so far have been so friendly and inviting which makes me excited for living...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Commons is Huntsville's first 55+ Active Adult Community and is very different from other apartments or retirement living options in our area. A 55+ Active Adult Community, like The Commons, is an age restricted community. That means we are required by the 1995 Housing for Older Persons Act...
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45 reviews
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We had some issues with the cable that took about a month to be resolved. They said there was wifi but it was never strong enough to use in her room even though we were told it was going to be reworked,...
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.
Proveer at Byrd Springs is a charming assisted living community where life is meant to be lived at your own pace. Located in the Tennessee River Valley, this community has played an important role in Huntsville’s senior living experiences for 20 years. Nicknamed Rocket City, the area is known for...
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The people are very friendly here. There is a full kitchen in the apartment. There are washer and dryer connections in the apartment as well. There are potlucks, breakfast, and more for the residents to...
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.
Please call us before scheduling a tour!The Lodge at Johns Road, is Huntsville's newest '55 and better apartment home community! The Lodge at Johns Road offers Studio, 1-, 2- and 3- bedroom apartment homes ranging from 673 to 1,262 square feet. The community is brand new and has a fully secure...
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.
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.
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.
At The Apartments at Russel Erskine, we combine the splendor and hospitality of the old grand hotels with the modern conveniences you have grown to expect in an apartment community. Originally built in the early 1930's as Huntsville's premiere downtown hotel, the Russel Erskine building has been...
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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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Proveer at Byrd Springs in Huntsville, AL

5.0
We are totally pleased with SummerHouse Byrd Springs. They have gone to every effort to make sure Dad is comfortable and feels at home. Highly recommend them. Great staff.

The Lodge at Johns Road in Huntsville, AL

3.1
We went with The Lodge at Johns Road because they were the first available while we were looking. The location is also very convenient to stores, doctors, restaurants, etc. The apartment sizes are very nice, the only complaint I have is there is not much storage space. The cabinets and drawers ...
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The Commons in Huntsville, AL

5.0
I would tell others looking that the tenants are very friendly, the apartments are new, clean, and the overall physical features of the building are classy, and modern. I would recommend The Commons to others looking for Senior Living.

Cost of senior apartments in Athens, AL

The average cost of senior living in Athens is 2651.4 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moulton, AL with an average of 2596.83 per month.

Average monthly cost of Senior Apartments in Athens, AL vs. nearby cities

Athens, AL

$2,651/mo

Moulton, AL

$2,597/mo

Hartselle, AL

$2,622/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What are senior apartments?

Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:

  • Utilities
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Security
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Columbia Cottage - Hartselle, The Commons and Proveer at Byrd Springs are the top rated senior apartments facilities near Athens, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 9 senior apartments facilities near Athens, Alabama. See the full list.

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