Dogwood Forest of Acworth
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Acworth, GA
Dogwood Forest of Acworth
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Acworth, GA
Offering assisted living and memory care services in a three-story building, Dogwood Forest of Acworth is a 120-bed community in Acworth, Georgia. The facility at 4461 S Main Street sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 52. This means some errands can be run on foot, while most trips require a brief drive.
The community provides an array of housing options: studio and one and two-bedroom layouts, giving occupants choices based on their preferences and needs. Operating for nine years, the facility has established itself as a provider of senior care in Acworth.
Over the past nine years, state inspections have examined the community’s various operational aspects. While inspection findings have included attention to medication management and documentation practices, the latest investigation finished in August 2024 resulted in no violations cited.
An on-site tour by families considering Dogwood Forest of Acworth is recommended to see firsthand its layout, room options, and daily programs.
120-bed community Rank #117 / 663Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 663 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
9 years in operation Rank #287 / 672Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 287th out of 672 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: 52 / 100 Rank #292 / 839Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 292nd out of 839 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceNovember 29, 2016
CountyCobb
Dogwood Forest of Acworth is administered by Lynette Burrell.
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
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
Overall vs. GA average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (29% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (29% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
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 |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 31 | 17 | This facility has had 82% more total inspections than the Georgia average (31 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 82% more |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Dogwood Forest of Acworth
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Acworth's city center to Dogwood Forest of Acworth's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.26 miles to nearest hospital (Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center)
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GA AVG
87
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31
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31
GA AVG
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#522 / 839 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
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GA AVG
14
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#531 / 672 | - | Deana Harris | 7 | 0
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21
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GA AVG
1.2
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| Dogwood Forest of Acworth | AL MC | Acworth (Acworth Meadows) | 120
Facility
120
GA AVG
87
Rank
#117 / 663 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
GA AVG
41
Rank
#292 / 839 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#287 / 672 | - | Lynette Burrell | 31 | 27
Facility
27
GA AVG
21
Rank
#402 / 482 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#288 / 482 |
| Sunrise of East Cobb | AL MC | Marietta | 100
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100
GA AVG
87
Rank
#191 / 663 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
GA AVG
41
Rank
#156 / 839 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
14
Rank
#449 / 672 | - | Alan Jordan | 13 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#94 / 482 | 0.1
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0.1
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#94 / 482 |
| Winnwood Retirement Community | AL IL RC | Marietta (Whitlock Avenue Historic District) | 70
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70
GA AVG
87
Rank
#389 / 663 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
GA AVG
41
Rank
#11 / 839 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#287 / 672 | - | Terry Norman | 12 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 482 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 482 |
| Oaks at Towne Lake | AL MC RC | Woodstock | 40
Facility
40
GA AVG
87
Rank
#557 / 663 | No |
52
Facility
52
GA AVG
41
Rank
#292 / 839 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
14
Rank
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1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#94 / 482 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.2
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#94 / 482 |
Financial Assistance for
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Dogwood Forest of Acworth is located in Acworth, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dogwood Forest of Acworth
What neighborhood is Dogwood Forest of Acworth in?
Dogwood Forest of Acworth is in the Acworth Meadows neighborhood of Acworth.
Is Dogwood Forest of Acworth in a walkable area?
Dogwood Forest of Acworth has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Dogwood Forest of Acworth been in business?
Dogwood Forest of Acworth has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Dogwood Forest of Acworth?
Yes, Dogwood Forest of Acworth allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Dogwood Forest of Acworth?
The team at Dogwood Forest of Acworth can be reached at lynette.burrell@arborcompany.com.
Who is the administrator of Dogwood Forest of Acworth?
Lynette Burrell is the administrator of Dogwood Forest of Acworth.
How many beds does Dogwood Forest of Acworth have?
Dogwood Forest of Acworth has 120 beds.
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