Assisted Living in Athens, GA

Assisted living at Arbor Terrace Athens combines a deeply tenured care team with a boutique community design that ensures every resident is known personally. Our Social Profile Tool shapes programming to each resident's real interests, and our location in Athens means college town culture, educational enrichment, and an extraordinary neighborhood are all part of daily life.

Our team provides tailored care to each resident, with everything from help with daily activities to medication management and coordination with outside healthcare providers. Our Resident Care Director, a licensed nurse, oversees personalized care plans that are updated as needs evolve. On-site rehabilitation services mean transitions back from hospital stays are smoother and more comfortable.

Our engagement team offers programming across five categories: Engaging Events, Health and Wellness, Community Connections, Creative Expression, and Lifelong Learning. From certified fitness classes and SingFit music therapy to outings to the State Botanical Garden and educational programming connected to UGA, there is always something meaningful to show up for.

Our boutique community size means residents are never anonymous, and our Resident Ambassador Program gives residents an active role in welcoming new neighbors. Shared mealtimes, community outings, and the Arbor Dreams Program, which fulfills meaningful experiences for residents, all contribute to a culture of genuine belonging.

Our team is long tenured, with many caregivers and department leaders having spent years building relationships with residents and their families. That continuity is one of the most important factors in high-quality personalized care. It also means families are never starting over when they have a question or concern.

Wellness is integrated into daily life through certified senior fitness trainers, group exercise classes, walking paths, raised garden beds, and a wellness center. Our Seven-Dimension Engaged Living approach ensures physical health is just one part of a broader program that also supports emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, vocational, and environmental well-being.

Yes. Residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture, photos, and meaningful belongings to make their apartment feel genuinely comfortable. Our thoughtfully designed floor plans, including the Mount Laurel studio and the Birch Companion Suite, offer privacy, comfort, and accessibility.

Family involvement is welcomed and encouraged at every stage. Our InTouch Community Portal keeps families connected to daily life with activity updates and direct communication with our team. Families can visit for meals, participate in community events, and stay deeply involved in their loved one's experience.

We regularly arrange outings to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Bear Hollow Zoo, The Classic Center, Sandy Creek Nature Center, downtown Athens restaurants and shops, and UGA campus events. Athens is an extraordinary city for senior living, and we make the most of it.