FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE ATHENS
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Community Life
A Life Plan Community (also known as a continuing care retirement community or CCRC) offers Independent Living as well as a full continuum of senior healthcare services on one campus. Presbyterian Village Athens offers Independent Living in cottages, villas and apartments. Care services include Assisted Living, Memory Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing.
No. Persons of all faiths are accepted and served through an ecumenical spiritual program.
Yes, Presbyterian Village Athens is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
Depending upon the type of residence, we allow small pets that meet certain criteria. Contact our sales team for more information.
Independent Living
Yes. The minimum age for residency is 62 years old. If one spouse is 62 years or above, the age requirement for the couple is met.
Many independent seniors choose a community simply to eliminate the burdens of owning a house — higher insurance, property taxes, repairs, yardwork, shoveling snow and regular maintenance. Often the decision to make a move is driven by the desire to be in a social and active environment. It also provides a level of safety and security. Unlike living alone, at a community there are always friends nearby and staff available if an emergency arises.
Independent Living options are perfect for people who want to maintain their current active lifestyle without the responsibility of home maintenance. You’ll have the freedom to play, work out, volunteer, spend time with family and friends, even travel to faraway places — knowing someone is looking after your home while you’re away.
As a not-for-profit organization, our mission and long-standing values govern every management and financial decision our executives, our associates and our dedicated board of directors make. Instead of focusing on profits for shareholders, revenue generated is reinvested into the community, ensuring Presbyterian Village Athens remains one of the most stable retirement communities in the country.
Health Services
Nursing homes offer a higher level of medical care, usually for those who have numerous health care requirements. Assisted Living communities are intended for people who are generally able to care for themselves except for a few activities with which they require help — for example, preparing meals, bathing, dressing or performing household chores.
No. You have the freedom to furnish and decorate any way you wish. Bring treasured furniture and belongings or make a fresh start with new pieces that make everyday living even more comfortable.
At Presbyterian Village Athens, Memory Care services are offered in both our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing neighborhoods. This proximity ensures a smooth transition should Skilled Nursing care become necessary for your loved one — such as with advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Yes. Our team members are specially trained in person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia Memory Care. And these special caregivers carry with them a compassionate temperament and a passion for providing dignified, respectful memory support to individuals and their families.
First determine your loved one’s needs, and then set your goals from there. Tour the campus — together, if possible — and observe:
- How happy the residents seem
- How friendly and helpful the staff members seem
- What kinds of recreational activities are posted
- What levels of care are available, and what is included in each level
- Whether the community is licensed
Also, if you have an opportunity to eat in the dining room, use that time to interact with other residents while you’re sampling the food.
Skilled Nursing is commonly needed after a serious illness or injury. The following are some conditions that often require skilled care for seniors:
- Congestive heart failure
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Stroke
- Cardiac failure
- Parkinson’s disease
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Other major illness
- Hip or bone fracture
- Fall-related injury
- Orthopedic surgery
- Severe osteoarthritis
Presbyterian Village Athens is Medicare-certified. With a qualifying hospital stay, Medicare typically covers days 1-20 of the Skilled Nursing stay. A Medicare-set daily coinsurance rate will be assessed for days 21-100. Medicare payment rules are very stringent and vary depending on a number of factors. Your out-of-pocket expense may vary based on any additional insurance coverage you already have. Visit Medicare.gov for more details.
Yes. Every suite has a private bathroom; many include a large stall shower, personal shower attachment and safety bars.
Every resident receives an individualized treatment plan based on their physician’s orders and individual needs.
Becoming a Resident
There is currently a waitlist for all independent living residences at Presbyterian Village Athens. To learn more, visit our waitlist page or call 706.395.5525.
Information about pricing for Independent Living residences can be found on our Pricing page.
Information about rates for Health Services can be found on our Direct Admission page.
Yes, Presbyterian Village Athens welcomes singles and couples regardless of religious denomination, race, nationality, disability, income, or current state or country of residence. The minimum age for residency is 62 years old. If one spouse is 62 years or above, the age requirement for the couple is met.
About Presbyterian Village Athens
Yes, Presbyterian Village Athens is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
Presbyterian Village Athens is a member of the Presbyterian Homes of Georgia (PHGA) family. PHGA has six senior living communities in Georgia. Three are Life Plan Communities in Athens, Austell and Quitman. Three are subsidized communities in Atlanta, Decatur and Swainsboro. You can learn more at PHGAinc.org.
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