First of all, my mother was in the most expensive facility in Limestone County for 5 years. It was fantastic for 4 years, then another company bought them out. It went downhill FAST. After never having any complaints, my husband and I sent a huge report to the state and my mother was asked to leave. I tried to address the issues there with a co-owner and other corporate leaders. They did nothing. The state substantiated the claims in our report and they are on probationary license now. Now to the Lodge. My mother wishes they had "kicked her out" of the other place sooner... just so she could have been here longer. She LOVES the staff. The price is better, she doesn't have to wait on her food for an hour, and it's edible. We don't have to worry about her being neglected or abused, her meds tampered with or any horrible things that went on with other residents before coming here. We would LOVE it a little more updated, and a larger room, but she doesn't mind enough to leave.... Read more
Welcome to Limestone Lodge in Athens, Alabama! Our community is specially designed for memory loss residents, and our care team reflects that. Athens is well known for its historical district, courthouse, and features multiple museums. Our campus itself is located on several acres of land and has lush, green grass, tall, shady trees, and is the perfect place to rest and focus on you.
We offer both memory care and assisted living care programs and provide 24-hour on-site care to all of our residents. We know that helping your loved ones through memory loss or around-the-clock needs is difficult, and our expertly trained staff is prepared to help with everything from housekeeping to hygiene to medication management. We also provide incontinence care, diabetic care, and ambulatory care.
Nutrition is a large part of our care plan, and we prepare meals and snacks with comfort, taste, and dietary concerns in mind. We are happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions and work with residents to prepare their favorite dishes. Residents often enjoy our calendar of planned recreational and social activities both on- and off-site. On our campus, we have a community parlor, dining room, and activity room for exercise, arts and...
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A Place for Mom has scored Limestone Lodge with 9.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Limestone Lodge has 52 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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First of all, my mother was in the most expensive facility in Limestone County for 5 years. It was fantastic for 4 years, then another company bought them out. It went downhill FAST. After never having any complaints, my husband and I sent a huge report to the state and my mother was asked to leave. I tried to address the issues there with a co-owner and other corporate leaders. They did nothing. The state substantiated the claims in our report and they are on probationary license now. Now to the Lodge. My mother wishes they had "kicked her out" of the other place sooner... just so she could have been here longer. She LOVES the staff. The price is better, she doesn't have to wait on her food for an hour, and it's edible. We don't have to worry about her being neglected or abused, her meds tampered with or any horrible things that went on with other residents before coming here. We would LOVE it a little more updated, and a larger room, but she doesn't mind enough to leave.
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Response from Limestone Lodge
June 27, 2024Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled that your mother is happy with us. We love our residents... they are the reason we love coming to work!
Our family had an in person tour with Limestone Lodge and the facility was clean it looked well kept on the outside but it did not have a homey feeling to it. The residents were like zombies. Not one of the people I saw made any type of facial expression.
Response from Limestone Lodge
September 28, 2023Thank you for touring our community. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations and we wanted to let you know that we take your feedback to heart. After reading your comments, we shared your review with the staff in hopes that we may gain insight into your visit. Please know that we offer a vibrant activities program, designed around the residents' interest and preferences. Our full-time activities coordinator plans a monthly calendar offering plenty of opportunities for the residents to have fun. We encourage you to visit our Facebook page to see pictures of the group exercises, craft activities, recreational games and other fun social events.
The atmosphere at Limestone Lodge is wonderful. As soon as you walk in, you are smelling something baking and it reminds you of home! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and helped me during my visit there. The residents are friendly and engaging in activities. Both the assisted living and memory care side were clean which was a major factor for me. Overall I felt my experience was great and I would recommend Limestone Lodge!
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September 25, 2023Thank you for touring Limestone Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care. We are very thankful for your recommendation and positive feedback. It is our primary goal to create a nurturing environment for the residents. We're so pleased that you recognized this during your visit.
I can not say enough about this place ! Mom is so happy there, she has so many new friends. From the staff to the Administrator, she has felt welcome from day one. The administrator is so kind and caring , Mom said she loves her so much . Thank you guys for taking such good care of her and giving her a place to call home .
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August 17, 2023We are delighted that your mother is happy and we would like to thank you for choosing Limestone Lodge as her new home.
If you are considering placement for a beloved family member, Limestone Lodge is definitely worth the time it takes to tour the facility, meet the staff and view first hand how happy the residents are. Activities such as board games, musical entertainment and holiday festivities are the norm. The staff are professional, interaction with the residents are always courteous and respectful, and the facility is clean and well maintained. If you are looking for a facility that genuinely cares, then choose Limestone Lodge.
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August 17, 2023Thank you so much for the recommendation! At Limestone Lodge, our staff and residents are like a big, close-knit family. We are so pleased that you recognize the genuine concern and affection that we share with the residents.
It was a nice clean safe environment. The staff was nice and caring as well. The staff was amazing. The facility its self was clean and well kept. The residents rooms are up to date. The residents seem to enjoy their time there and the residents families like them being there knowing they’re in good hand.
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August 17, 2023Thank you so much for the positive feedback. We sincerely appreciate you observing the positive environment and sharing that the residents are in "good hands" at Limestone Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care.
I love everything about the Lodge! The staff is very professional, loving and friendly. The residents are well taken care of, have plenty of activities and are always happy and smiling! This is small place and I enjoy seeing so much one on one interaction between the staff and residents. The Admin is wonderful and goes above and beyond everyday. She is in the trenches wearing many hats and is very kind and helpful. The staff has become family to us and we are blessed.
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July 13, 2023We agree...Limestone Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care is a "great place." Thank you so much for trusting us with the care of your loved one.
As a small town, Athens, Alabama doesn't offer as many choices in senior care as larger metropolitan areas. I feel lucky that Athens has a place like Limestone Lodge, where staff really tries hard to work with residents and families. The small size of the facility allows it to offer personal attention to families and residents.
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April 28, 2023We totally agree that our smaller size does offer many benefits including one-on-one assistance. Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback!
My parents lived in a large senior community for 17 years. Unfortunately it was hundreds of miles away from my brother and me. We couldn’t convince them to move closer to us. After my mother died, we realized that assisted living was not a suitable care for my dad. Several months ago my dad agreed that it would be better if he lived closer to family. We’re so happy with our decision. The staff is very caring and the small size of the facility is great for individual care. My dad loves his unit and has made a good friend. The staff remembers my dad’s specific menu preferences.
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July 13, 2023Thank you so much for trusting us with the care of your father. We are so pleased that he has made friends and that you feel good about the decisions to move him to Limestone Lodge. We hope that you'll be able to spend more time with him since he is closer to your and your brother.
I've had a very good experience with this facility so far. The staff is wonderful. They are all very caring. They're just awesome! They're very good about keeping me updated on my loved one. Also, when I call they always answer. They openly listen to any concerns I have. It's also a very homey environment. Smaller facility and not overwhelmingly big like some of the other places. The food is great. If my loved one doesn't like something that's served, they work with her. Overall, they've gone above my expectations. I would definitely recommend them to family and friends.
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January 26, 2023We are thrilled to hear that you have had a wonderful experience at Limestone Lodge Memory Care. Our staff do an amazing job of creating a homelike environment for our residents and their families. With only 16 residents, our community definitely have the benefit of being able to provide a level of personalized care that can often be missing in large communities. Thank you for sharing your experience. It goes a long way to help other families who are in the process of making decisions!
Limestone Lodge has been an absolute blessing for my family. We had to move my mom and dad into a facility quickly due to an event that would no longer warrant my parents living on their own, and [name removed]and [name removed] were extremely helpful in accommodating my parents specific needs. We looked at a number of other facilities across the Tennessee Valley and found Limestone Lodge to be the most thoughtful, responsive, and open with us during our search. We made the right choice and are thankful for the care my parents receive on a daily basis.
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January 26, 2023We couldn't ask for a better compliment; thank you for sharing! Stories like yours inspire us every day. We are thankful for an Administrator and team of caregivers that work hard to ensure residents and families are comfortable and confident in the care they will receive.
They were very friendly. It was a very warm place. It was a smaller community.
Response from Limestone Lodge
October 18, 2022Thank you for touring Limestone Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care. We appreciate your feedback.
My mom spent 5 and 1/2 years at limestone lodge. They always had mom's best interest at heart. The current administrator [name removed] was a god send. She worked with us daily and aleays was available for my calls and listened to any concerns i had. [name removed] has been there the entire time with mom. She has the same drive and determination at her core that [name removed] has, they care for their residents and want whats best. I have no problem reccomending this establishment to anyone that needs an assisted living community.
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October 18, 2022We sincerely appreciate your recommendation to other families. Thank you!
Our mom has been at Limestone Lodge for 3 years. They have been so good to her and spoiled her pretty much! She loves them and they love her.[name removed] and the nurses and staff treat our mom well. Thanks for all you do for her!
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October 18, 2022Thank you for entrusting us with your mom's care! We love spoiling her and sincerely appreciate your feedback.
Our experience so far has been good. The staff have been really good to our family member and to us, and they communicate things that are going on. They answer our questions. The activities I've seen I think they do a good job with.
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October 18, 2022We're very pleased your experience has been good. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
As far as we know the meals and dining service is good and the activities. Based on our experience with Limestone Lodge we would recommend the communities to others.
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October 18, 2022Thank you for your recommendation!
Our family had a virtual tour experience and the community was very good. However, one thing we noticed which is probably due to the age of the property, but it is not nearly as nice as the other community we were looking into.
Response from Limestone Lodge
October 18, 2022Thank you for touring and sharing your feedback.
This was a quaint little community. It wasn't very big, and this is what we enjoyed about the community the most. The food was ok and I was able to eat with my loved one. The staff was great to answer our questions.
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March 12, 2021Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback on your experience! We love that our community is small enough to provide a family type environment. This allows us to really know our residents AND their families. We hope you come back for lunch soon!
Compassionate, excellence, and real!
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February 18, 2020Thank you so much for the excellent review!
Very welcoming! Clean, well kept facility. Super sweet staff!!
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February 18, 2020We are so pleased you feel welcomed at Limestone Lodge and hope that you will visit often. We also appreciate your kind remarks relating to the caregivers and the overall cleanliness of the community. Thank you!
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