Bethel Gardens
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Powder Springs, GA
Bethel Gardens
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Powder Springs, GA
Overview of Bethel Gardens
Bethel Gardens is a 48-bed assisted living and memory care facility at 3805 Jackson Way Extension in Powder Springs, Georgia. Serving the Cobb County area, the community offers specialized cognitive support and rehabilitation services with 24-hour staffing and respite options. The property is currently operating at 54% occupancy and is located approximately five miles from Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.
State regulatory data from the Georgia Department of Community Health reveals a chronic pattern of maintenance and operational failures, with an average of three deficiencies annually. While the facility’s deficiency rate is 39% better than the state benchmark, recent 2025 inspections documented serious physical plant issues, including an inoperable elevator and rodent droppings in resident rooms. Reports from February 2025 further identified widespread housekeeping neglect, such as roach infestations, water leaks, inoperable toilets, and tripping hazards from damaged flooring.
Clinical and administrative oversight has faced significant challenges regarding resident safety and medication records. A 2024 investigation found that the facility failed to report a resident’s fall and seven-day hospitalization within the required 24-hour window, while also lacking personnel files for all sampled staff members. Additionally, January 2024 records documented dozens of instances where medication administration was not properly initiated or timed, indicating a lapse in pharmacy documentation protocols.
The facility’s history also includes severe staffing shortages and a lack of specialized training. A 2020 investigation substantiated that residents faced call light delays of up to 21 hours, leaving those dependent on wheelchairs or incontinence care with unmet needs. Early licensing records from 2017 and 2018 also cited the community for admitting non-ambulatory residents without the proper waivers and employing staff who lacked mandatory CPR and first aid certifications.
Prospective residents who are fully mobile and do not require consistent assistance may best fit this setting while the facility addresses its current elevator and maintenance issues. Because of the documented history of delayed call light responses and hygiene concerns, this community is most suitable for individuals whose families can provide daily on-site monitoring and advocacy. Interested parties should personally inspect the common areas and resident rooms to ensure that the previously cited pest control and flooring repairs have been resolved before considering admission.
48-bed community Rank #523 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 523rd out of 672 homes in Georgia. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
8 years in operation Rank #345 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 345th out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #359 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 359th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceAugust 1, 2017
CountyCobb
Bethel Gardens is administered by Ms. Lara Lemley.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactJohn Shelley, President
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Email
[email protected]
Specific ProgramsLong-Term Senior Care, Exceptional Senior Care
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 2017 · 9 years of data
27 deficiencies
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
Overall vs. GA average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (29% above)
• Deficiencies per year (30% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (29% above)
• Deficiencies per year (30% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
December 12, 2025
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 27 | 21 | This facility has 29% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (27 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 29% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 3 | 2.3 | This facility has 30% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 30% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- December 12, 2025 inspection resulted in deficiencies related to facility conditions and compliance, with no complaints substantiated during the visit.
- October 15, 2025 complaint investigation found three deficiencies: inoperable elevator blocking mobility device access, rodent droppings with no pest control, and insufficient resident activities.
- Repeated citations for poor physical plant maintenance and inadequate governing body oversight appeared in multiple inspections from February to August 2025, including tripping hazards and staffing shortfalls.
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31.8 miles from city center
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Oaks at Douglasville | AL MC RC | Douglasville | 90 | Yes | - | 28 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Residence at Oak Grove | AL IL MC | Thomasville | 84 | Yes | - | 42 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville | AL MC | Dawsonville | 84 | No | - | 18 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Benton House of Newnan | AL MC RC | Newnan | 80 | No | - | 4 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Bethel Gardens | AL MC RC | Powder Springs | 48 | No | A+ | 46 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bethel Gardens
Is Bethel Gardens in a walkable area?
Bethel Gardens has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the best email address for Bethel Gardens?
The team at Bethel Gardens can be reached at [email protected].
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.
What is the address of Bethel Gardens?
Bethel Gardens is located at 3805 Jackson Way Ext, Powder Springs, GA 30127.
What is the phone number of Bethel Gardens?
(770) 943-3620 will put you in contact with the team at Bethel Gardens.
What county is Bethel Gardens located in?
Bethel Gardens is in Cobb County.
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