Generous Care Giving

Generous Care Giving

Overview of Generous Care Giving

Generous Care Giving provides assisted living in Buford, GA, with help available for daily tasks while residents continue living in a private or semi-private room. The six-bed community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

Private rooms give residents their own living space, while semi-private rooms may work for someone comfortable sharing a room. Raymond Butler serves as the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 6 Rank #414 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 414th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #41 / 426Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 41st 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.
25 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #431 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 431st 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.
5 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceSeptember 19, 2019
CountyGwinnett

Ownership & Operating Entity

Generous Care Giving is administered by Raymond Butler.

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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 2019 · 7 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.
6 deficiencies 3 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 2019 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (54% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (76% 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. 625.0 This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (6 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 76% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.01.3 This facility has 54% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2 vs. GA avg 1.3).↑ 54% worse

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. 316.0 This facility has had 81% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (3 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 81% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

Places of interest near Generous Care Giving

Address 3.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Buford's city center to Generous Care Giving'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.
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.
The Phoenix at Lake Lanier
AL
MC
RC
Gainesville
180
Facility 180
GA AVG 75
Rank #10 / 426
Yes
16
Facility 16
GA AVG 38
Rank #360 / 466
Studio / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 11
Rank #191 / 426
-Katrina Cohen21
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 21
Rank #348 / 378
1.6
Facility 1.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #324 / 378
The Retreat at Buford
AL
MC
Buford
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 75
Rank #131 / 426
No
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 38
Rank #431 / 466
-
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 11
Rank #313 / 426
-Anita Khan3
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 378
Ivy Springs Senior Living Buford, LLC
AL
MC
Buford
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 75
Rank #131 / 426
No
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 38
Rank #431 / 466
-
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 11
Rank #368 / 426
-Anita Khan4
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #106 / 378
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #163 / 378
Charter Senior Living of Buford
AL
MC
Buford (Woodbriar East)
64
Facility 64
GA AVG 75
Rank #249 / 426
No
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 38
Rank #431 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 11
Rank #295 / 426
-Viktor Arvanitopolo6
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 21
Rank #267 / 378
2.0
Facility 2.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #344 / 378
Generous Care Giving
AL
Buford
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 75
Rank #414 / 426
No
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 38
Rank #431 / 466
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 11
Rank #41 / 426
A+Raymond Butler3
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #196 / 378
2.0
Facility 2.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #344 / 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Generous Care Giving

Is Generous Care Giving in a walkable area?

Generous Care Giving has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Generous Care Giving been in business?

Generous Care Giving has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Generous Care Giving?

No, Generous Care Giving has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Generous Care Giving?

Raymond Butler is the administrator of Generous Care Giving.

How many beds does Generous Care Giving have?

Generous Care Giving has 6 beds.

Has Generous Care Giving had any deficiencies?

Generous Care Giving has had 6 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

Are there photos of Generous Care Giving?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Generous Care Giving in the photo gallery on this page.

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