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TerraBella Athens
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Athens, TN
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TerraBella Athens

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Athens, TN
120 Keith Ln, Athens, TN 37303 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of TerraBella Athens

Operated by Athens AL/MC, LLC, TerraBella Athens is a senior living community in the Bohannon Addition neighborhood of Athens, Tennessee. It offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Mendy Howard serves as the administrator. The community is less than a mile from downtown Athens and offers studio and one-bedroom apartments.

The 74-bed community has been serving families in the Athens area for 27 years. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 85%. Residents stay for an average of 131 days, which reflects a mix of longer assisted living residents and shorter respite care visits.

Rather than treating each resident the same, each resident’s care is individualized. Staff put a care plan in place for each resident. Trained caregivers provide daily assistance and additional support for residents with memory loss. Daily life includes recreational areas, group activities, health and fitness programs, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and maintenance services. Residents can enjoy their day instead of household responsibilities.

The area has a Walk Score of 55, which is moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. TerraBella Athens also welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in. The community’s assisted living, memory care, and respite care can continue supporting residents as their care needs change over time.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 74 Rank #230 / 425Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 230th out of 425 homes we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #170 / 386Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th out of 386 homes we track in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
28 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #94 / 520Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 520 homes we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
55 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #78 / 268Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 268 homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 268. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
85% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Tennessee average: 71.6%
Occupied beds
63 / 74

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceAugust 10, 1998
ExpirationNovember 20, 2026
CountyMcminn
License Number00000149

Ownership & Operating Entity

TerraBella Athens is legally operated by Athens AL/MC, LLC, and administered by Mendy Howard.

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Inspection History

In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 4 citations 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Tennessee state average
Overall vs. TN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (20% below)
• Citations per inspection (55% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 45 This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (4 vs. TN avg 5).↓ 20% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.02.21 This facility has 55% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 2.21).↓ 55% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 42 This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Tennessee average (4 vs. TN avg 2). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more
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Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
131 days
Total residents
38
Total admissions (2024)
42
Total discharges (2024)
39

Discharges

  • To hospital 2
  • To Private Residence or Home 3

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 68.4%
  • Male Residents 31.6%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • 65-69 10.5%
  • 70-74 5.3%
  • 75-79 15.8%
  • 80-84 23.7%
  • 85-89 26.3%
  • 90 or more 18.4%

ETHNICITY

  • Black Residents 2.6%
  • White Residents 97.4%

What does this home offer?

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for TerraBella Athens

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Athens's city center to TerraBella Athens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Vitality Living Franklin
AL
MC
Franklin
149
Facility 149
TN AVG 88
Rank #39 / 425
Yes
37
Facility 37
TN AVG 36
Rank #253 / 520
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
TN AVG 27
Rank #328 / 386
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #76 / 268
-Amy GartenmanWcp Hometown Franklin Re, LLC
708 days
Facility 708 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #23 / 182
9427.7%72.3%0%0%0%5.3%8.5%23.4%29.8%33%2.1%95.7%2.1%
Mary, Queen of Angels Assisted
AL
MC
Nashville (Lions Head Condos)
130
Facility 130
TN AVG 88
Rank #56 / 425
No
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 36
Rank #99 / 520
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 27
Rank #260 / 386
52.3%
Facility 52.3%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #227 / 268
A+Lyndsey GowerMary, Queen Of Angels, Inc
811 days
Facility 811 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #9 / 182
9231.5%68.5%1.1%1.1%2.2%3.3%13%20.7%26.1%32.6%-91.3%8.7%
Morning Pointe of Franklin
AL
MC
Franklin
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 88
Rank #207 / 425
Yes
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 36
Rank #350 / 520
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
TN AVG 27
Rank #340 / 386
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #37 / 268
A+Jenna AlleyFranklin Tn Medical Investors, LLC
649 days
Facility 649 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #43 / 182
10436.5%63.5%1%1%1.9%3.8%10.6%25%20.2%36.5%-100%-
TerraBella Athens
AL
MC
RC
Athens (Bohannon Addition)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 425
Yes
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 36
Rank #94 / 520
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 27
Rank #170 / 386
85.1%
Facility 85.1%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #78 / 268
-Mendy HowardAthens Al/Mc, LLC
131 days
Facility 131 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #161 / 182
3831.6%68.4%0%0%10.5%5.3%15.8%23.7%26.3%18.4%2.6%97.4%-
Brookdale Colonial Heights
AL
MC
Kingsport
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 88
Rank #289 / 425
Yes
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 36
Rank #184 / 520
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 386
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #134 / 268
A+Spring Melody Weaver-ThompsonBlc Wellington-Colonial Heights, LLC
541 days
Facility 541 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #70 / 182
6529.2%70.8%0%1.5%1.5%1.5%4.6%16.9%35.4%38.5%-100%-
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Frequently Asked Questions about TerraBella Athens

What neighborhood is TerraBella Athens in?

TerraBella Athens is in the Bohannon Addition neighborhood of Athens.

Who is the owner of TerraBella Athens?

TerraBella Athens is legally operated by Athens AL/MC, LLC, and administered by Mendy Howard.

Is TerraBella Athens in a walkable area?

TerraBella Athens has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of TerraBella Athens?

According to TN state health department records, TerraBella Athens's license number is 00000149.

When does TerraBella Athens's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, TerraBella Athens's license expires on November 20, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at TerraBella Athens?

TerraBella Athens's occupancy is 85%.

How long has TerraBella Athens been in business?

TerraBella Athens has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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