Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care
Nursing Home & Adult Day Care · Sandy Springs, GA

Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care

Nursing Home & Adult Day Care · Sandy Springs, GA

Overview of Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care

Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care provides adult day care in Sandy Springs, GA. Adult day care offers a structured daytime setting for people who may benefit from activities, meals, health services and caregiver support while receiving care during the day. The center has 30 beds and serves independent, semi-independent and semi-dependent individuals.

There is plenty to choose from during the day. Programming includes fitness and exercise classes, aquatics, walking groups, bingo, English classes, arts and crafts, ceramics, jewelry and card making, lectures for older adults, and computer and art classes. These options give residents several ways to exercise, learn and spend time socially. Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks are available throughout the day, while transportation and a salon provide additional on-site and community support. Brenda Russell serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 62 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care may be a good fit for someone who benefits from daytime structure and activities while a caregiver receives support during those hours.

By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 30 Rank #207 / 211Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 211 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #148 / 193Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 148th out of 193 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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.
8 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #63 / 218Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 218 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAdult Day Center
IssuanceMarch 26, 2018
CountyFulton

Ownership & Operating Entity

Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care is administered by Brenda Russell.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
ActivitiesDaily activities include fitness and exercise classes, aquatics, walking groups, bingo and English classes, arts and crafts classes, ceramics, jewelry and card making, lectures on topics relevant to older adults, and weekly trips to area retailers, malls and cultural events
Specific ProgramsClasses in Art and Computer programs, Social networking opportunities, Nutritious meals (breakfast and lunch), Therapeutic and social activities and instruction, Health services, Aquatics and other fitness programs, Transportation, Physical fitness activities and instruction, Activities that promote socialization, Health and medication monitoring, Caregiver education and support services, Field trips and special events, Arts programs
Touring HoursBenson Center Multipurpose Complex: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Adult Day Program Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm.

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

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sandy Springs's city center to Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Georgia average is: 54.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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NH
AL
IL
SNF
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254
Facility 254
GA AVG 113
Rank #4 / 211
73.2%
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-9%
5.04
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$4.0k
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6
Facility 6
GA AVG 16.6
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3.0
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-186-
60
Facility 60
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Executive Committee Of The Baptist Convention Of The State Of Georgia
$19.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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GA AVG 54.8%
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115615
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NH
AL
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Ne Atlanta
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 113
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81.7%
Facility 81.7%
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+2%
6.64
Facility 6.64
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #5 / 180
+38%+87%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
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4
Facility 4
GA AVG 16.6
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2.0
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GA AVG 4.7
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-49A+
57
Facility 57
GA AVG 44
Rank #79 / 218
Mark Kill
$38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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115296
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NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Saint Simons Island
32
Facility 32
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28.1%
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GA AVG 80.1%
Rank #153 / 154
-65%
11.03
Facility 11.03
GA AVG 3.56
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-9%+210%
$0
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2
Facility 2
GA AVG 16.6
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1.0
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GA AVG 4.7
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-9-
67
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$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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GA AVG $12.8M
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GA AVG $5.7M
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219.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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GA AVG 54.8%
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115718
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NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
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70
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82.9%
Facility 82.9%
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5.01
Facility 5.01
GA AVG 3.56
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+15%+41%
$0
Facility $0
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14
Facility 14
GA AVG 16.6
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4.7
Facility 4.7
GA AVG 4.7
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50
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GA AVG 44
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$5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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GA AVG $12.8M
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GA AVG $5.7M
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70.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 70.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care

Is Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care in a walkable area?

Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care has a walk score of 62. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care been in business?

Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care?

No, Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care?

Brenda Russell is the administrator of Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care.

How many beds does Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care have?

Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care has 30 beds.

Are there photos of Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care?

Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care is located at 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

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