Corso Atlanta
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Atlanta, GA

Corso Atlanta

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Atlanta, GA

Overview of Corso Atlanta

Corso Atlanta sits at 3200 Howell Mill Rd in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, a mid-rise community with 307 beds and four years of operating history. It runs three care tracks simultaneously: assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Benita Watts is the administrator. The minimum age is 65.

Floor plans run from studio to two-bedroom, and the unit list includes details that signal a higher-end positioning: private front doors, private patios, full-size washer and dryer hookups, and weekly housekeeping. Residents also get access to club amenities through the Flourish Enrich Membership and a specially designed activity program. Three meals a day come with multiple dining venue options. Outdoor courtyards are available and described as secured. Pets are permitted.

On the care side, memory care is offered on-site, which matters for families planning around cognitive decline. State inspections have tended to center on medication management and environmental safety, rather than direct resident care.

The walkability score is 51, moderately walkable, meaning some errands work on foot, but a car remains practical for most needs.

At 307 beds, Corso Atlanta is a large community by regional standards. That scale tends to correlate with a broader amenity set and more structured programming, which is consistent with what the profile shows. For families looking for a well-appointed, multi-care-level option in Buckhead with room to age in place, this community is worth a direct look.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 307 Rank #1 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 426 assisted living communities we track in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #313 / 426Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 313th out of 426 assisted living communities we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
4 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #142 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 142nd out of 466 assisted living communities we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
51 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceMay 1, 2023
CountyFulton

Ownership & Operating Entity

Corso Atlanta is administered by Benita Watts.

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Clubs
Dining
Patio
Wellness Center
Courtyard
Activities
Private Front Door
Flourish Enrich Membership
Full-Size Washer & Dryer
Fitness And Recreation
Specific ProgramsCity Homes

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building TypeMid-rise

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Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
2 deficiencies 12 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (85% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 225.0 This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 92% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.21.3 This facility has 85% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.2 vs. GA avg 1.3).↓ 85% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1216.0 This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (12 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer

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Minimum Age: 65 Years Old

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Corso Atlanta

1 Bedroom with Balcony
Studio with Bath
1 Bedroom with Bath

Places of interest near Corso Atlanta

Address 6.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Atlanta's city center to Corso Atlanta's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Corso Atlanta
AL
IL
MC
Atlanta (Buckhead)
307
Facility 307
GA AVG 75
Rank #1 / 426
Yes
51
Facility 51
GA AVG 38
Rank #142 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 11
Rank #313 / 426
-Benita Watts12
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #106 / 378
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #91 / 378
Dunwoody Place
AL
RESC
Atlanta (Perimeter Center)
133
Facility 133
GA AVG 75
Rank #28 / 426
Yes
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 38
Rank #254 / 466
Studio
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 11
Rank #191 / 426
B-Katrina Cohen14
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 21
Rank #251 / 378
0.7
Facility 0.7
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #209 / 378
Heartis Buckhead Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Ne Atlanta (Buckhead)
132
Facility 132
GA AVG 75
Rank #30 / 426
No
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 38
Rank #5 / 466
1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 11
Rank #313 / 426
C+Lisa Robinson-Kerr5
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 378
The Retreat at Sandy Springs
AL
MC
RC
Sandy Springs (Hightower Office Park)
123
Facility 123
GA AVG 75
Rank #43 / 426
No
54
Facility 54
GA AVG 38
Rank #122 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 11
Rank #384 / 426
-Tammie Barker3
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 378
Belmont Village Senior Living Buckhead
AL
MC
Atlanta
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 75
Rank #83 / 426
Yes
47
Facility 47
GA AVG 38
Rank #170 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 11
Rank #79 / 426
AClint Strickland12
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #76 / 378
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #76 / 378

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other GA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Corso Atlanta is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about Corso Atlanta

What neighborhood is Corso Atlanta in?

Corso Atlanta is in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta.

Is Corso Atlanta in a walkable area?

Corso Atlanta has a walk score of 51. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has Corso Atlanta been in business?

Corso Atlanta has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Corso Atlanta?

Yes, Corso Atlanta allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Corso Atlanta?

The team at Corso Atlanta can be reached at benitawatts@corsoatlanta.com.

Who is the administrator of Corso Atlanta?

Benita Watts is the administrator of Corso Atlanta.

How many beds does Corso Atlanta have?

Corso Atlanta has 307 beds.

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