The staff members are Legacy Ridge at Peachtree are very engaged. they communicate with the family in a timely manner. They are great at resident engagement.
Wife and I moved to Presbyterian Village-Austell over two years ago and we love it. The Wellness Center offers 25 different classes every week. We look forward to the Beginners Balance, Tai Chi, Beginners...
My sister is very well care for and loved here. She feels like everyone here is her family. As her sister, it warms my heart for her to feel that way and it makes me feel at ease, that she is so well cared...
Understand "things" will happen but the genuine effort of all the staff (all services ) for professional and personal care is very good. Cost is high as far as my loved one is concerned as she's not able to...
My experience with Medlock Gardens Senior Living has been wonderful. The entire staff has provided our loved one and our family with excellent service. From my initial visit and tour to the present, the...
I have toured exactly 18 assisted living places before choosing Atria at Tucker. My uncle has been here for almost 2 months since April 3, so let me start from the beginning. After being exhausted from...
Improvements with Legacy Ridge at Buckhead could be made with regards to laundry and housekeeping. I have spoken with the ED and I understand that they are working on it.
What our family liked the most about the Brighton Gardens of Buckhead is getting what was necessary so that would love one could go home. Based on the experience we had with Brighton Gardens, we would...
The AL staff is fantastic. I like that it doesn't 'feel' like an assisted living facility, like most do. I toured many that were set up like dorm rooms! I honestly am not thrilled with the food. They have...
My mom only lived there a short while but they did everything they could to make her feel at home and care for her. She was a difficult patient in declining health, but they did a great job caring for her...
I Moved my elderly uncle to Arbor Terrace - Burnt Hickory Rd, Marietta GA several years ago. It was unsettling for him to leave his home but very shortly after arriving at Arbor Terrace he stopped being...
My mom is in the memory care wing - I like how small it is and the apartment-like living. Many new staff since the change in management - the new staff do not seem to be as caring as before.
I have been very pleased with the caregivers and management. Many caregivers have been there for years, which is impressive. They are very friendly and let you know if your loved one has been doing well...
The staff was wonderful and very helpful, even though my Father was very difficult at times. They worked with me to get a plan to get him better, unfortunately he wasn't very cooperative.
With regard to The Mann House, my brother and I have been extremely pleased with our experience having our mother in their care. The high points for us have been the demeanor of the staff, the small size of...
Georgia memory care units/centers are regulated and licensed by the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) of the Georgia Department of Community Health. The HFRD licenses assisted living communities for 25 or more residents and the smaller personal care homes that serve two or more residents. To provide services for individuals living with dementia, assisted living communities and personal care homes must obtain an additional licensing certification that addresses security, specialized programming, and dementia-specific staff training.
Guidelines for Georgia assisted living communities and personal care homes with a memory care unit/center include the following:[01]
Additional information on assisted living in Georgia can be found on our overview of assisted living page. The complete list of rules and regulations for Georgia’s assisted living communities and personal care homes can be found on Georgia’s Healthcare Facilities Regulations page.
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The Healthcare Facility Regulation Division in Georgia performs annual inspections of assisted living communities and personal care homes. The division also investigates complaints made about facilities.
The annual inspections are unannounced, and inspectors look for a facilities compliance with the rules and regulations set by the state including the following:[01]
The HFRDs Find a Facility website is a useful tool for finding a licensed facility, reviewing facility inspections, and verifying a facility license.
To find a licensed facility, users can enter the name of the facility or address in the search bar above the map. The tool then zooms into the area of the facility. Click on the name you can review the facility information and inspection reports.
To search inspection reports, first choose the type of facility from the drop down menu (assisted living community or personal care home), then you can enter the facility name or address. You can also refine the search by entering the inspection date if you have it. The search will return all inspection information from the past three years.
If you are just interested in verifying a facility’s license status, enter the address or facility name in the search bar. The search will return the date of the effective license date.
Georgia Department of Public Health
200 Piedmont Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-657-2700
Georgia Department of Community Health. Chapter 111-8-63, Rules and regulations for assisted living communities.
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