The Retreat at Canton
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Canton, GA
The Retreat at Canton
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Canton, GA
Situated in the welcoming community of Canton, GA, The Retreat at Canton is a dedicated senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents are treated as members of the family which is a prominent practice. Luxurious accommodations with varying floor plans are specially designed to the primary needs of its residents. With its trained and supportive team, the community offers a caring and inclusive atmosphere that is necessary for continuing relaxation. As for its memory care services, the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood provides a safe and secure environment for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In terms of respite care, residents can avail a 60-day short-term stay.
With its exceptional amenities and services, residents can choose among a wide range of options including a full-service salon, courtyard, main and private dining room, resident garden, medication management, daily housekeeping, personal laundry and linen service, library, therapy, and many more. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with The Retreat at Canton.
90-bed community Rank #274 / 666Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 274th out of 666 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.
6 years in operation Rank #445 / 669Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 445th out of 669 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: 47 / 100 Rank #346 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 346th out of 870 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceFebruary 14, 2022
CountyCherokee
The Retreat at Canton is administered by Blake Watson.
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 2020 · 6 years of data
7 deficiencies
19 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 2020 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per year (66% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (71% below)
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per year (66% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (71% below)
Latest Inspection
April 22, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 21 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (7 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 67% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 1.2 | 3.5 | This facility has 66% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.2 vs. GA avg 3.5).↓ 66% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.4 | 1.4 | This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. GA avg 1.4).↓ 71% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 19 | 15 | This facility has had 27% more total inspections than the Georgia average (19 vs. GA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 27% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on April 22, 2025, found no deficiencies or rule violations after a complaint investigation.
- The facility had substantiated abuse and care failures in October 2020 involving Resident #3 and staff misconduct.
- In April 2021, the facility failed to prevent elopement of Resident #1, lacking alarms, risk assessments, and current photos, resulting in multiple cited deficiencies.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1 / 4
Studio
1
Suite
1
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Retreat at Canton
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5.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Canton's city center to The Retreat at Canton's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| The Phoenix at Union Hill | AL IL MC RC | Canton | 144
Facility
144
GA AVG
87
Rank
#75 / 666 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
GA AVG
39
Rank
#699 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
14
Rank
#491 / 669 | Nick Rowell | 16 | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
21
Rank
#216 / 497 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.4
Rank
#132 / 497 |
| Cameron Hall of Canton | AL MC | Canton | 105
Facility
105
GA AVG
87
Rank
#175 / 666 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
GA AVG
39
Rank
#346 / 870 | Studio / Suite | 28
Facility
28
GA AVG
14
Rank
#99 / 669 | James Luffman | 38 | 18
Facility
18
GA AVG
21
Rank
#370 / 497 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.4
Rank
#191 / 497 |
| The Retreat at Canton | AL MC RC | Canton | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
87
Rank
#274 / 666 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
GA AVG
39
Rank
#346 / 870 | Studio / Suite | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
14
Rank
#445 / 669 | Blake Watson | 19 | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
21
Rank
#257 / 497 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
GA AVG
1.4
Rank
#167 / 497 |
| The Retreat at Jasper | AL MC RC | Jasper | 80
Facility
80
GA AVG
87
Rank
#335 / 666 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
GA AVG
39
Rank
#587 / 870 | Studio / Suite | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
14
Rank
#445 / 669 | - | 8 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
21
Rank
#132 / 497 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.4
Rank
#132 / 497 |
| Cherokee Angel Personal Care Home | AL | Canton | 19
Facility
19
GA AVG
87
Rank
#627 / 666 | No |
30
Facility
30
GA AVG
39
Rank
#535 / 870 | Private Rooms | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#285 / 669 | Midelyn Louis | 5 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
21
Rank
#158 / 497 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
GA AVG
1.4
Rank
#223 / 497 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
The Retreat at Canton is located in Canton, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Retreat at Canton
Is The Retreat at Canton in a walkable area?
The Retreat at Canton has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at The Retreat at Canton?
Yes, The Retreat at Canton allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for The Retreat at Canton?
The team at The Retreat at Canton can be reached at blake.watson@phoenixsrliving.com.
Who is the administrator of The Retreat at Canton?
Blake Watson is the administrator of The Retreat at Canton.
How many beds does The Retreat at Canton have?
The Retreat at Canton has 90 beds.
Are there photos of The Retreat at Canton?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Retreat at Canton in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Retreat at Canton?
The Retreat at Canton is located at 3333 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA 30115.
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