Orchard at Athens provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care. The community can manage residents who wander at any time of day, present a risk of elopement, or have combative or other behavioral issues. Staff are trained to care for individuals who stay up all night, require wound treatment, need oxygen, observe specialized diets, are younger than 60, or live with diabetes controlled by oral medication, injections, or sliding-scale insulin. Care teams are experienced with advanced dementia and other conditions that call for close monitoring.

Clinical coverage includes an RN or LPN on staff and a nurse on call 24 hours a day. All employees undergo background checks, and an awake night shift maintains continuous supervision. Buildings are secured with door alarms, fenced outdoor areas, and round-the-clock staffing. On-site services bring podiatry, audiology, dental visits, and a therapy room to residents, reducing the need for outside appointments. Full assistance is available for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and staff can handle transfers ranging from simple standby help to two-person lifts for wheelchair users.

Apartments are designed to support varying levels of independence. Some residences include a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls, cable service, and the option to repaint or decorate. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry are provided throughout the community.

Meals are prepared with both set menus and on-order options. Snacks are offered between meals, and residents may dine in their rooms or reserve a private dining room for guests. The culinary team accommodates diets that require mechanical chop, purée, thickened liquids, vegetarian choices, or other physician-ordered modifications.

Amenities and services include resident parking, outdoor smoking areas, pet-friendly policies, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, movie room, wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, concierge support, a library, and scheduled transportation for medical or personal outings. It’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.