Charter Senior Living of Buford
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Buford, GA

Charter Senior Living of Buford

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Buford, GA

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Buford

Located in Buford, GA, Charter Senior Living of Buford is an inviting senior living community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care. Live comfortably in spacious and carefully designed apartments, ranging from studios, one-bedroom and one-bedroom deluxe apartments. Here, you can feel the warmth of friendly residents and accommodating team members trained to provide utmost support and assistance. With housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance handled, residents are free to spend their precious time on things that truly matters the most to them.

The community’s dedication to enhancing the human spirit pushes them to continuously provide top-notch care, excellent services, and a wealth of convenient amenities. Here, residents enjoy a well-supported lifestyle with round-the-clock support and assistance. Amenities like wellness and fitness center, resource library, reading lounge, card room, full-service beauty salon, and beautiful outdoor areas makes residents’ everyday life more enjoyable and vibrant.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 64 Rank #319 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 319th out of 527 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #389 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 389th out of 549 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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.
5 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #660 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 660th out of 701 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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
IssuanceAugust 28, 2024
CountyGwinnett

Ownership & Operating Entity

Charter Senior Living of Buford is administered by Viktor Arvanitopolo.

Contact Information

Contact Charter Senior Living of Buford

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 2021 · 5 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.
12 deficiencies 6 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 2021 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (52% 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. 1225 This facility has 52% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (12 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 52% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.01.27 This facility has 57% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2 vs. GA avg 1.27).↑ 57% worse

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. 616 This facility has had 63% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (6 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 63% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Charter Senior Living of Buford

Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Buford's city center to Charter Senior Living of Buford's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 9.8 miles to nearest hospital (Northside Hospital Forsyth)

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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.
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.
The Phoenix at Lake Lanier
AL
MC
RC
Gainesville
180
Facility 180
GA AVG 81
Rank #23 / 527
Yes
16
Facility 16
GA AVG 40
Rank #557 / 701
Studio / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 12
Rank #261 / 549
-Katrina Cohen21
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 21
Rank #420 / 478
1.6
Facility 1.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #379 / 478
The Retreat at Buford
AL
MC
Buford
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 81
Rank #189 / 527
No
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 40
Rank #660 / 701
-
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 12
Rank #417 / 549
-Anita Khan3
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Ivy Springs Senior Living Buford, LLC
AL
MC
Buford
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 81
Rank #189 / 527
No
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 40
Rank #660 / 701
-
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 12
Rank #480 / 549
-Anita Khan4
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #128 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 478
Charter Senior Living of Buford
AL
MC
Buford (Woodbriar East)
64
Facility 64
GA AVG 81
Rank #319 / 527
No
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 40
Rank #660 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 12
Rank #389 / 549
-Viktor Arvanitopolo6
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 21
Rank #315 / 478
2.0
Facility 2.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #408 / 478
Generous Care Giving
AL
Buford
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 527
No
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 40
Rank #660 / 701
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 12
Rank #66 / 549
A+Raymond Butler3
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #230 / 478
2.0
Facility 2.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #408 / 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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Charter Senior Living of Buford is located in Buford, 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 Charter Senior Living of Buford

What neighborhood is Charter Senior Living of Buford in?

Charter Senior Living of Buford is in the Woodbriar East neighborhood of Buford.

Is Charter Senior Living of Buford in a walkable area?

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

How long has Charter Senior Living of Buford been in business?

Charter Senior Living of Buford has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Charter Senior Living of Buford?

No, Charter Senior Living of Buford has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Charter Senior Living of Buford?

The team at Charter Senior Living of Buford can be reached at ed@regencybuford.com.

Who is the administrator of Charter Senior Living of Buford?

Viktor Arvanitopolo is the administrator of Charter Senior Living of Buford.

How many beds does Charter Senior Living of Buford have?

Charter Senior Living of Buford has 64 beds.

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