Best Assisted Living Facilities in Athens, TX

Athens, Texas, provides various senior living options to fit different budgets. The least expensive choice is a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home, which averages $3,109 per month. Assisted living and memory care are both priced at $3,901 per month, offering a mid-range option for those seeking supportive care. Independent living comes in at $3,556 per month, while nursing home accommodations vary, with a studio at $4,123 and a private room at $4,165. For more space, a one-bedroom unit averages $4,965 per month, and a semi-private room is $5,420. With these options, Athens has something to meet every need and budget.

Assisted living costs a monthly average of $3,901 in Athens. Costs will change depending on the level of care and community you choose, but generally, the city is more affordable than the state and national averages. For example, assisted living in nearby Mabank costs $3,457 per month on average, while assisted living in Seven Points costs $3,323 per month on average.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Athens compares to Texas and the national average:

In Athens, there are 3 senior living communities. For those who aren't set on Athens, there are 4 facilities in the surrounding area and 1,507 in the state of Texas.

In Athens, Texas, seniors make up a substantial 38.5% of the city's population of 12,878. Breaking down the age groups, 12.4% are in their 50s, 9.9% are in their 60s, 9.4% are in their 70s, and 6.8% are in their 80s and older. The gender distribution is slightly tilted with 53.2% female and 46.8% male. Considering marital status, 42.7% of residents are married, 13.9% are divorced, 34.2% have never been married, and 9.2% are widowed. The diverse community includes 59.8% White, 17% Black, 2.6% Asian, 17.2% mixed race, 30.5% Hispanic, with smaller percentages comprising 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.2% identifying as other, highlighting the multicultural fabric of Athens.