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Bishop, GA · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Bishop's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,120–$10,050/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Athens, Georgia
Every licensed senior community in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Athens
Local Athens-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Athens prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,790/mo median
typical range $3,830–$5,990
Memory Care
$4,850/mo median
typical range $3,880–$6,060
Skilled Nursing
$8,850/mo median
typical range $8,120–$10,050
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,790/mo median
typical range $2,530–$5,340
Residential Care Home
$4,310/mo median
typical range $3,450–$5,390
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Athens using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Athens.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 8 communities in Athens, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage
Scout 69Athens, GA · 104 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Athens.
Est. $8,120–$10,050/mo
View full evaluation →3
Pruitthealth - Grandview
Scout 69Athens, GA · 72 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Athens.
Est. $8,120–$10,050/mo
View full evaluation →4
Comer Health and Rehabilitation
Scout 63Comer, GA · 116 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Comer.
Est. $8,120–$10,050/mo
View full evaluation →5
Presbyterian Village - Athens
Scout 62Athens, GA · 40 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Athens.
Est. $8,120–$10,050/mo
View full evaluation →6
Quiet Oaks Health Care Center
Scout 54Crawford, GA · 61 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Crawford.
Est. $8,120–$10,050/mo
View full evaluation →7
Athens, GA · 148 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$10,050/mo
View full evaluation →8
University Nursing & Rehab Ctr
Scout 27Athens, GA · 122 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,120–$10,050/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Athens, GA?
In the Athens, GA area, assisted living typically runs $3,830–$5,990/month (median $4,790), memory care $3,880–$6,060/month (median $4,850), and skilled nursing $8,120–$10,050/month (median $8,850) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Athens, GA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Athens, GA right now are High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation, Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage, Pruitthealth - Grandview. The full ranked list of 8 communities is on this page.
How are the 8 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.