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.
