Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Summerset
Summerset offers assisted living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care, and Respite Care in Atlanta, Georgia. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while Memory Care provides supervision in a secured setting for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Adult Day Care offers daytime support without an overnight stay, and Respite Care provides short-term stays when a regular caregiver needs temporary relief.
The community has 180 beds and is administered by Mr. Julius Willis. With several care options available, Summerset may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs or caregiver circumstances may change over time. Chef-cooked meals give residents prepared dining within the community. Courtyards, gardens, walkways, a fountain, and a goldfish pond offer places to spend time outdoors, while rehabilitation services provide access to therapy as part of care. Transportation is available for residents who need help traveling beyond the community.
Community insights.
About this community
Summerset is administered by Mr. Julius Willis.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 16 deficiencies 25 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2017 vs. Georgia state average• Total deficiencies (36% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (54% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 16 | 25.0 | This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (16 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 36% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.6 | 1.3 | This facility has 54% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.6 vs. GA avg 1.3).↓ 54% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 25 | 16.0 | This facility has had 56% more total inspections than the Georgia average (25 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 56% more |
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9.6 miles from city center
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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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Summerset | AL ADC MC RC | Sw Atlanta | 180
Facility
180
GA AVG
75
Rank
#10 / 426 | No |
7
Facility
7
GA AVG
38
Rank
#414 / 466 | - | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
11
Rank
#96 / 426 | A+ | Mr. Julius Willis | 25 | 16
Facility
16
GA AVG
21
Rank
#293 / 378 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#192 / 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 Cohen | 14 | 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-Kerr | 5 | 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 Barker | 3 | 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 | A | Clint Strickland | 12 | 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
Summerset is located in SW ATLANTA, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Summerset
Is Summerset in a walkable area?
Summerset has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Summerset been in business?
Summerset has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Summerset?
No, Summerset has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Summerset?
The team at Summerset can be reached at jmwillis@summersetalc.com.
Who is the administrator of Summerset?
Mr. Julius Willis is the administrator of Summerset.
How many beds does Summerset have?
Summerset has 180 beds.
Has Summerset had any deficiencies?
Summerset has had 16 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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