Getting Started with Senior Living in Athens, GA
Explore what senior living at Arbor Terrace Athens looks like, from care options and lifestyle details to preparing for your move with confidence.
Learn About Living Options
Understanding the difference between care levels is the first step to making an informed decision. Arbor Terrace Athens offers three care options, each designed to meet the specific needs of our residents in one boutique community.
Understand Value & Costs
Senior living is more than just an apartment. It is a complete lifestyle with services, care, and amenities. We have worked to make the costs as predictable as possible, consolidating typical home expenses into one monthly payment.
Our Amenities at a Glance
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Chef-prepared dining with a rotating menu of seasonal favorites
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Weekly housekeeping and linen service
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On-site beauty salon
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Complimentary transportation throughout Athens and surrounding areas
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A full calendar of social, wellness, and creative engagement opportunities
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Park-like courtyards, landscaped gardens, raised garden beds, and walking paths
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24-hour professional caregiving and an emergency call system in every apartment
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Pet-friendly accommodations
Cost Comparison Tool
Understand the costs of senior living versus the costs of aging in place.
Prepare for Your Move
Preparing for a move into senior living involves more than packing boxes. It is about making sure the transition is as smooth as possible for both the resident and their family. At Arbor Terrace Athens, we give you all the support you need to make this step feel manageable and even exciting.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best first step is to schedule a tour. Visiting in person gives you a real sense of the community, the care team, and the daily rhythm of life here. You can also call us at 706-353-0400 or visit our website to connect with a senior living advisor who can answer your questions before you visit.
Arbor Terrace Athens offers assisted living, the Bridges neighborhood for early-stage memory loss, and the Evergreen neighborhood for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. The right fit depends on your loved one's current needs and how much daily support they require. Our team can walk you through each option and help you identify the best starting point.
During your visit, you will meet members of our care and leadership team, see our apartments and common spaces, and get a feel for daily life in our community. We encourage you to come with questions and to bring family members who are part of the decision. Tours are always personal and never rushed.
You will work closely with our senior living advisors from your first conversation through move-in day. They are here to help you understand care levels, review costs, and coordinate all the details that come with a transition to senior living. Our team has helped many Athens-area families navigate this process with confidence.
Assisted living at Arbor Terrace Athens starts at $5,160 per month, the Bridges neighborhood starts at $7,460 per month, and the Evergreen neighborhood starts at $7,660 per month. Monthly fees consolidate most household expenses into one predictable payment. We also offer a cost comparison tool to help you understand how senior living compares to the costs of remaining at home.
Common signs include difficulty managing daily tasks, increased isolation, concerns about safety at home, or a recent health change that requires more consistent support. If you are asking the question, it may be worth having a conversation. Our advisors can help you think through the timing and what a transition could look like for your family.
Family involvement is encouraged throughout the process. We welcome family members to join tours, participate in care conversations, and ask questions at any stage. Many families find that visiting together and hearing directly from our team helps build confidence and alignment before a decision is made.
Our team can connect you with trusted local resources for downsizing, moving, and estate organization. We also provide a moving checklist to help you prepare for the transition step by step. The goal is to make move-in day feel like a celebration, not a challenge.
Yes. Arbor Terrace Athens offers a 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not satisfied within the first 60 days, we will work with you to find the right solution. We offer this because we are confident in our community and deeply committed to your family's experience.
