New Athens Home For The Aged is a nursing home located in New Athens, Illinois. It provides a range of medical and care services to support its residents' needs. The facility is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since July 15, 2007, allowing it to offer various essential services to its 43 current occupants. The care services include comprehensive nursing care, with nurses on hand to assist with daily medical needs and health maintenance.
In addition to nursing, New Athens offers physical therapy to aid residents in maintaining mobility and independence, along with vision care and podiatry services to address eye and foot health concerns. Dental services are available, as is hospice care for those requiring end-of-life support. The facility also provides non-medical services such as laundry and dry cleaning to ensure residents' personal items are cared for.
New Athens Home For The Aged supports a Catholic faith-based environment and offers resident and family counseling to promote a family-like atmosphere. For personal grooming, residents have access to a barber and beauty salon on-site. The resident and family reviews highlight a strong sense of community, with some challenges related to administration changes, communication, and staffing levels, particularly exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite these operational hurdles, the staff is recognized for their attentive and compassionate care, with individuals like Diana K. in activities noted for their exceptional support. The hope is that with new administration, the facility will address operational issues while preserving its community's strengths.
Costs at this community start at $5,323 and range up to $6,100. The average price in the community is $5,712, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,441. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
