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Bethel Gardens
Bethel Gardens provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Powder Springs, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Bethel Gardens may be a good fit for a family seeking short-term support while a primary caregiver is away or recuperating.
Bethel Gardens opened in 1989 and has 48 beds. Ms. Lara Lemley serves as the administrator, and the community offers a salon and spa where residents can receive personal grooming services without leaving the community.
A Walk Score of 46 describes a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who no longer drive generally need transportation for routine errands.
Community insights.
About this community
Bethel Gardens is administered by Ms. Lara Lemley.
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. 27 deficiencies 31 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 (8% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 27 | 25 | This facility has 8% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (27 vs. GA avg 25).↑ 8% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.27 | This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.9 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 29% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 31 | 16 | This facility has had 94% more total inspections than the Georgia average (31 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 94% more |
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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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| Merrill Gardens at Woodstock | AL IL MC | Woodstock | 160
Facility
160
GA AVG
81
Rank
#33 / 527 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
GA AVG
40
Rank
#321 / 701 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
12
Rank
#302 / 549 | - | William Eyzaguirre | 16 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 478 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 478 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Johns Creek | AL IL MC RC | Suwanee | 110
Facility
110
GA AVG
81
Rank
#98 / 527 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
GA AVG
40
Rank
#289 / 701 | Studio / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
12
Rank
#110 / 549 | A | Saida Holyfield | 13 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#184 / 478 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#129 / 478 |
| Oaks at Tucker | AL | Tucker | 66
Facility
66
GA AVG
81
Rank
#305 / 527 | No |
63
Facility
63
GA AVG
40
Rank
#132 / 701 | - | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
12
Rank
#207 / 549 | A | Deborah Dowell | 8 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 478 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 478 |
| Bethel Gardens | AL MC RC | Powder Springs | 48
Facility
48
GA AVG
81
Rank
#389 / 527 | No |
46
Facility
46
GA AVG
40
Rank
#289 / 701 | - | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
12
Rank
#207 / 549 | A+ | Ms. Lara Lemley | 31 | 27
Facility
27
GA AVG
21
Rank
#398 / 478 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#284 / 478 |
| Benton Village of Stockbridge | AL MC RC | Stockbridge | 10
Facility
10
GA AVG
81
Rank
#501 / 527 | No |
34
Facility
34
GA AVG
40
Rank
#407 / 701 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
12
Rank
#207 / 549 | A+ | Samira Spencer | 4 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 478 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 478 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every GA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Bethel Gardens
Is Bethel Gardens in a walkable area?
Bethel Gardens has a walk score of 46. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Bethel Gardens been in business?
Bethel Gardens has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Bethel Gardens?
No, Bethel Gardens has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Bethel Gardens?
The team at Bethel Gardens can be reached at lara@bethelgardens.com.
Who is the administrator of Bethel Gardens?
Ms LARA LEMLEY is the administrator of Bethel Gardens.
How many beds does Bethel Gardens have?
Bethel Gardens has 48 beds.
Has Bethel Gardens had any deficiencies?
Bethel Gardens has had 27 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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