Countryside Senior Living of Athens

    213 Cayuga Dr, Athens, TX 75751
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Resident happier, healthier; staff attentive

    I'm very pleased - my loved one settled in quickly and is happier and healthier. The staff (Tonya, Jennifer and others) are caring, responsive and professional, the facility is clean and home-like with good meals, organized activities and safe outdoor space, and move-in was easy. I'd recommend this community to families looking for attentive, individualized care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.79·(34)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • compassionate, attentive staff
    • individualized attention and smooth move-in process
    • home-like common areas (living room with large TV)
    • table-service dining with meal choices
    • ability to deliver meals to rooms with presentable service
    • active social programming (crafts, bingo, card games, live music)
    • enclosed, safe outdoor spaces and patio seating
    • small, family-like community atmosphere
    • clean, recently refreshed resident rooms
    • on-site amenities (beauty shop, craft room)
    • transportation van for outings and appointments
    • responsive kitchen and housekeeping staff

    Cons

    • dated building and interior finishes
    • inconsistent cleanliness and odor concerns in parts of the facility
    • variable clinical staffing and limited on-site nursing coverage
    • variability in meal quality and dining experience
    • billing and administrative communication gaps
    • small apartment layouts and limited kitchen/storage space
    • management turnover and staffing changes
    • inconsistent staff responsiveness and communication

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews portray a facility with a clearly family-like, home-oriented culture and a strong emphasis on personal attention. Many families emphasize compassionate caregiving, individualized attention during intake, and staff who engage residents socially. Several reviewers described measurable positive outcomes for residents — improved mood, weight gain, and overall contentment — and multiple accounts highlighted specific staff members and departments (kitchen, housekeeping) as particularly effective.

    Care and staff: The dominant theme across reviews is positive staff-resident interaction. Caregivers are characterized as kind, supportive, and responsive, and reviewers frequently cite ease of transition and reassuring tours. That said, there is variability in perceptions of clinical oversight: while many families praise caregivers, others have raised concerns about limited on-site nursing coverage and inconsistent clinical staffing. Prospective families should clarify the facility's current nursing schedule and clinical services during a visit.

    Dining and activities: Dining is generally described as a strength — a dedicated dining room with table service, meal choices, and the ability to receive room service presented in a hotel-like manner when needed. Some reviewers called the food excellent and noted positive health outcomes tied to meals; a few described the dining as adequate but not exceptional, indicating some variability in meal quality. Activity programming is robust for a small community: organized outings, crafts, bingo (including live singers), exercise, card games, and on-site amenities like a beauty shop and craft room support engagement and social interaction.

    Facilities and maintenance: The facility conveys a homey atmosphere with comfortable common spaces and two enclosed outdoor yards that families find safe and family-friendly. Many resident rooms have been refreshed and reviewers appreciated timely room readiness. At the same time, there are recurring operational concerns: parts of the building and some amenities are dated, and some families noted inconsistent cleanliness and odor concerns. Apartment size and kitchenette space can be limited in certain units, which may be an important consideration for residents wanting more in-unit storage or cooking space. Ongoing renovations were mentioned, which may address some of the finish-related issues.

    Management and operations: Administrative experiences are mixed. Several families praised an easy intake and helpful admissions staff, while others described billing and communication gaps and noted management turnover. These operational inconsistencies appear to be an area where expectations and experiences vary; prospective residents should ask direct questions about billing procedures, recent leadership changes, and the facility's plan for addressing identified concerns.

    Bottom line: The facility is frequently recommended for its warm, family-style care, active programming, and attentive direct-care staff. However, reviewers also highlight operational weaknesses—dated areas, periodic sanitation and odor concerns, variability in clinical staffing, and administrative communication gaps—that merit clarification during a visit. Families touring the community should observe current cleanliness and maintenance, confirm nursing and clinical coverage, review recent renovation progress, and discuss billing procedures to ensure the facility meets their specific needs.

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    Location

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    Countryside Senior Living of Athens is located at 213 Cayuga Dr, Athens, TX, 75751.

    About Countryside Senior Living of Athens

    Countryside Senior Living of Athens offers assisted living and memory care for seniors who want to keep their independence but could use help with things like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, and the community also offers support for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, giving them a safe place with therapies aimed at preventing confusion and wandering, and with staff who know how to help. Folks can choose private studio or one-bedroom suites, all with safety features, private bathrooms, and things like mini fridges and microwaves, and there are just 24 of these suites in the close-knit community, so everyone starts to feel like family. Lakeland House nearby adds 39 more apartments in a similar setting.

    The staff, including a registered nurse available anytime and Resident Care Partners, listen, learn what residents need, and carry out personal care plans, whether it's help with grooming, getting around, diabetes management, or just the day-to-day chores, and they make sure weekly housekeeping and laundry are taken care of so there's no need to worry over little things. Seniors can keep cats or dogs, and outings and gardening are a regular part of life, along with classes, Bible study, arts and crafts, field trips, and card games, so the days don't get dull. A full-time activity director keeps everyone engaged, and memory care staff are specially trained to be patient with memory loss. There's a computer station for keeping in touch, Wi-Fi, cable or satellite TV both in the rooms and shared spaces, and a beauty salon on-site if anyone wants a trim.

    Devotional services happen right on the property, and the kitchen serves three home-cooked, nutritious meals every day, in a bright and welcoming dining room where you can talk with your neighbors or join in for a meal from the chef, and if you like your meals a certain way, you can pick from a few choices at every seating. There's a garden with spots to sit outside, and indoor common areas are always open for residents to gather, relax, or just watch television.

    The community keeps things friendly, with a culture that values kindness and understanding, like the Executive Director, Tonya Anderson, who oversees the caring environment. For those needing extra support, there's skilled nursing, hospice, and physical therapy available, and every resident gets a health assessment and a care plan that's just for them. Entry fees are $1,000, and memory care suites start at $3,995, with all bills paid and the chance for a savings over the first few months if you move in. There's a parking lot for visitors, overnight accommodations for guests, salon and grooming options, as well as help for making complaints with a long-term care ombudsman. The community is licensed, located close to medical care and shopping, and offers both independent living and nursing home care, so people don't have to move even if their needs change in the future, making the place both secure and peaceful, with staff that truly aim to help seniors live as well as possible in their later years.

    People often ask...

    Countryside Senior Living of Athens offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,238 per month.

    Countryside Senior Living of Athens offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 15 photos of Countryside Senior Living of Athens on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 213 Cayuga Dr, Athens, TX 75751.

    No, Countryside Senior Living of Athens does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Texas, the Health & Human Services Commission licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities, conducting health and life-safety visits and complaint investigations.

    License number001cv00000RrogGAAR
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility (type B)
    License classLicensed
    Capacity52 residents
    LicenseeCSSL 4 (TX) LLC
    Care servedType B
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    Inspection Reports

    1

    Reports

    6

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    31 Jan 2019Life Safety
    Found violations related to Life Safety Code compliance, sprinkler system maintenance, hazard control, maintenance access, and licensing standards.
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