Senior Rehab & Recovery Center at Limestone Health Facility sits at 1600 W Hobbs St in Athens and serves the Athens-Limestone County community, as it has for over thirty years, offering both short term and long term skilled nursing care for those who need help after a hospital stay, surgery, or illness or for people who need ongoing care. The center's got 170 certified beds and keeps 42 available for high-needs care as of June 2025, while its 34-bed Champion Rehab and Recovery Center wing focuses on therapy and recovery, and the team there helps folks get strong and ready to return home.
For those who need help with daily things like bathing, dressing, moving around, or handling medicines, the staff offers hands-on help along with nursing care, twelve to sixteen hours a day, and a 24-hour call system to keep everyone safe. There's always trained staff and skilled nurses around if someone needs something right away, and the team's equipped to support non-ambulatory residents and people needing regular transfers, so folks who need extra help aren't left out. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid to help cover costs, which makes it a choice for many.
Inside, private rooms come furnished with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, phones, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, so residents can feel at home and stay connected. Dining's set up with restaurant-style service and a professional chef, and people can eat all day in a welcoming dining room, with meals tailored for special diets like allergies or diabetes. Community spaces give residents chances to join fitness programs, enjoy a movie night in the theater, try arts or music in dedicated rooms, take outdoor programs, or walk along garden paths, so daily routines don't get too lonely or dull.
Residents and family members can speak up and take part in councils meant to bring up concerns and improve the care given, and a business room, activity room, library, and transportation services make the place feel well-rounded for day-to-day needs. Parking's available for anyone coming or going. The center offers different types of therapy like physical, occupational, and speech rehab to help people regain their independence, and those needing respite care or long-term help can find steady support here. The nursing home's got a rating of 3.3 out of 5 from 9 reviews, and it remains known for its experienced staff and longstanding ties to the community. With a focus on respect, dignity, and personalized recovery, Senior Rehab & Recovery Center at Limestone Health Facility works to meet the real needs of its residents.
