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Athena Gardens
Independent Living · Athens, GA

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Athena Gardens

Independent Living · Athens, GA
175 Dennis Dr, Athens, GA 30605 View map
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Overview of Athena Gardens

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Athens, GA, Athena Gardens is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Dedicated to those 62+, the community provides affordable and specially designed accommodations. With income-based rent, residents can keep their peace of mind and ease financial burdens.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging events that highlight their interests and capabilities. For residents’ convenience and safety, handrails, laundry rooms, and an on-site service coordinator are available. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting.

Facility Direct Line (706) 354-8189
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #49 / 235Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 49th out of 235 independent living communities we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
62 / 100

About This Community

Additional Services

1 service
Onsite Service Coordinator

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age62 Years Old

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Kitchen
Wheelchair Accessible
Laundry
Recreation Area
Parking

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationUnited Church of Christ

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Private Room
In-Room Features
Air Conditioning Individual Climate Control

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Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Athens's city center to Athena Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Athens

Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Wesley Woods of Athens/Talmage Terrace
IL
MC
Athens
37
Facility 37
GA AVG 97
Rank #114 / 130
Yes
61
Facility 61
GA AVG 42
Rank #50 / 235
Cottage / Apartment
31
Facility 31
GA AVG 14
Rank #15 / 132
A+Lauri Ann Brooks10
17
Facility 17
GA AVG 18
Rank #91 / 113
1.7
Facility 1.7
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #103 / 113
Presbyterian Village Athens
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Athens
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 97
Rank #37 / 130
Yes
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 42
Rank #208 / 235
Apartement / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 14
Rank #102 / 132
-Cameron Honeycutt7
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 18
Rank #17 / 113
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.1
Rank #17 / 113
Lanier Gardens In Athens
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Athens-Yes
61
Facility 61
GA AVG 42
Rank #50 / 235
1 Bed------
Columbia Brookside Senior Residences
IL
Athens-No
59
Facility 59
GA AVG 42
Rank #57 / 235
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Athena Gardens
IL
Athens-Yes
62
Facility 62
GA AVG 42
Rank #49 / 235
Private Rooms------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other GA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Georgia

Athena Gardens is in Athens, Georgia. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
GA specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
In-home & community support

Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Eligibility

General
Older adults and people with qualifying disabilities who are Medicaid-eligible and meet nursing-facility level of care; choose community care and participate in only one waiver.
GA specifics
CCSP and SOURCE operate within the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program. Waiting lists and capacity limits apply.

What it provides

  • Case management; adult day care; alternative living services; personal care; home-delivered meals and caregiver respite as authorized.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Georgia)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
In-home & community support

Home and Community Based Services

Georgia Non-Medicaid Home and Community Based Services

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60 and older and their caregivers; particular services have their own assessment and access rules.
GA specifics
This is a group of non-Medicaid aging services, not a uniform daily-care entitlement.

What it provides

  • Non-Medicaid home/community supports; including nutrition; in-home assistance and caregiver services as available.
In-home & community support

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Eligibility

General
Medicaid-eligible older adults or people with disabilities who meet nursing-facility level of care and the Elderly and Disabled Waiver requirements.
GA specifics
SOURCE is within EDWP; nursing-facility level of care is required.

What it provides

  • Care coordination and authorized home/community services such as adult day health; personal support; alternative living; meals and respite.
Returning home

Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Georgia Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Eligibility

General
People in qualifying inpatient facilities who meet institutional level of care, have Medicaid for at least one day before transition and move to a qualified community residence. A transition screening is required.

What it provides

  • Transition planning and approved help such as deposits; furnishings; moving costs and accessibility changes to support a move from institutional care to community living.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Athena Gardens

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Athena Gardens in a walkable area?
Athena Gardens has a walk score of 62. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
02 Are pets allowed at Athena Gardens?
Yes, Athena Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.
03 What levels of care does Athena Gardens provide?
Athena Gardens offers Independent Living.
04 What is the address of Athena Gardens?
Athena Gardens is located at 175 Dennis Dr, Athens, GA 30605.
05 What is the phone number of Athena Gardens?
(706) 354-8189 will put you in contact with the team at Athena Gardens.
06 Does Athena Gardens provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Athena Gardens is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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