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Arabella of Athens

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive caregiving staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

413 Gibson Rd, Athens, TX 7575166 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 51 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking high-quality memory care and a warm, family-like atmosphere. The staff's dedication to resident well-being is a standout feature. However, if you are concerned about corporate stability, you may want to look into the company's reputation regarding how they treat their frontline employees.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

51 reviews on Google
Arabella of Athens is highly regarded by families for its exceptionally warm, professional, and caring staff, particularly within its memory care unit. While many reviewers praise the beautiful, hotel-like cleanliness and high-quality dining, some past concerns have been raised regarding facility cleanliness and staff treatment by corporate management.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff9.0Clean8.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms8.0Value9.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
  • High-quality, gourmet-style dining options
  • Exceptional memory care services
  • Beautiful, clean, and well-maintained facility
  • Engaging resident activities and outings

Concerns

  • Staff dissatisfaction regarding corporate treatment
  • Occasional inconsistency in food quality

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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The owner provides highly personalized responses to 5-star reviews, often mentioning specific staff members, amenities, or family members mentioned in the text. For negative reviews, they follow a consistent professional protocol of inviting direct communication via a corporate email address.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We noticed how much care goes into responding to feedback from families; how does the management team use resident and family input to improve daily operations?
  • 2The dining options look wonderful—could you tell us more about how the gourmet-style menus are planned and how you ensure consistent quality for every meal?
  • 3For our loved one who needs extra support, what specific features of your certified memory care program help keep them engaged and safe?
  • 4We'd love to hear more about the resident outings and social activities—what is a favorite recent trip or event that the residents have enjoyed?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and coordinating care?
  • 6The facility looks beautifully maintained; how do you ensure the environment stays clean and comfortable for all 66 residents?

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Key Review Excerpts

All the care givers have been so kind and helpful. There are always smiles on every face. No matter what problem I have faced, there is someone here to help me.

Resident · 2026★★★★★

I have seen other homes and they were a lot more expensive for way way way less everything. If you haven’t visited this place and if you’re considering placing your loved one in a home you have to visit Arabella. Everything is so clean and it smells Like a hotel.

Prospective family member · 2025★★★★★

Memory Care unit is extremely good. The best in NE. Texas if not all of Texas

Family member · 2023★★★★★
Source: 51 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

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Key Findings

Arabella of Athens has no current enforcement actions on record. A recent inspection in July 2022 noted two violations, and a previous Life Safety Code deficiency regarding emergency risk assessments from 2020 was successfully corrected.

Jul 26, 2022Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Jul 14, 2020Routine

Life Safety Code (1 violations)

Life Safety CodeCorrected Aug 31, 2020

The facility failed to conduct and document a risk assessment for potential emergencies or disasters.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Quality Senior Housing Foundation of East Texas, INC

Organization Type

nonprofit

Management Company

CIVITAS SENIOR HEALTHCARE, LLC

Administrator

PAMELA D HOLCOMB

Source: State licensing data

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