Gaines Park Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kennesaw, GA

Gaines Park Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kennesaw, GA

Overview of Gaines Park Senior Living

Gaines Park Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Kennesaw, Georgia. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Both care levels are available, so a resident’s needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 68 beds and has served residents since 1997. Meals are chef prepared, with options that are always available, allowing residents to choose when to eat from the available selections. There is a beauty salon, along with an activity room that includes a billiards table. Resident inspired activities and podiatrist visits add opportunities for recreation and on site foot care.

Pets are allowed, so residents can live with a pet in the community. Wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use mobility devices in moving through the community. The community is administered by Mr Dan Day.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 68 Rank #231 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 231st 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 #52 / 426Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 52nd 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.
22 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceJanuary 8, 2004
CountyCobb

Ownership & Operating Entity

Gaines Park Senior Living is administered by Mr. Dan Day.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Personal Care

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Housekeeping
Laundry
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Salon
Game Room
Pet Friendly
ActivitiesMonthly Activities Calendar available

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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 2017 · 9 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.
10 deficiencies 10 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 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (60% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (23% 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. 1025.0 This facility has 60% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (10 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 60% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.3 This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1 vs. GA avg 1.3).↓ 23% better

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. 1016.0 This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (10 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kennesaw's city center to Gaines Park Senior Living'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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Merrill Gardens at Woodstock
AL
IL
MC
Woodstock
160
Facility 160
GA AVG 75
Rank #16 / 426
Yes
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 38
Rank #198 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #226 / 426
-William Eyzaguirre16
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 378
Benton House of Woodstock
AL
MC
RC
Woodstock
72
Facility 72
GA AVG 75
Rank #199 / 426
Yes
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 38
Rank #177 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #226 / 426
-Suzanne Kerley8
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 378
Gaines Park Senior Living
AL
MC
Kennesaw
68
Facility 68
GA AVG 75
Rank #231 / 426
No
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 38
Rank #431 / 466
-
22
Facility 22
GA AVG 11
Rank #52 / 426
-Mr. Dan Day10
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 21
Rank #251 / 378
1.0
Facility 1.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #266 / 378
Northstar Square
AL
Kennesaw
56
Facility 56
GA AVG 75
Rank #276 / 426
Yes
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 38
Rank #254 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 11
Rank #384 / 426
-Rickita Wells2
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 378
Oaks at Towne Lake
AL
MC
RC
Woodstock
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 75
Rank #342 / 426
No
52
Facility 52
GA AVG 38
Rank #136 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 11
Rank #96 / 426
A+Laura Aranda14
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

Gaines Park Senior Living is located in KENNESAW, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaines Park Senior Living

Is Gaines Park Senior Living in a walkable area?

Gaines Park Senior Living has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Gaines Park Senior Living been in business?

Gaines Park Senior Living has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Gaines Park Senior Living?

No, Gaines Park Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Gaines Park Senior Living?

The team at Gaines Park Senior Living can be reached at dan@gainespark.com.

Who is the administrator of Gaines Park Senior Living?

Mr. Dan Day is the administrator of Gaines Park Senior Living.

How many beds does Gaines Park Senior Living have?

Gaines Park Senior Living has 68 beds.

Has Gaines Park Senior Living had any deficiencies?

Gaines Park Senior Living has had 10 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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