Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care
Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care
The Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Complex, commonly referred to as The Benson Center, serves North Fulton County residents through various programs for independent, semi-independent, and semi-dependent individuals. It offers classes, nutritious meals, health services, and social activities to enhance the lives of seniors. The Adult Day Care Facility provides structured programs for adults with functional limitations, supporting both participants and their caregivers.
30-bed community Rank #592 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 592nd out of 664 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
8 years in operation Rank #352 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 352nd out of 671 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: 62 / 100 Rank #179 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 179th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Day Centers
IssuanceMarch 26, 2018
CountyFulton
Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care is administered by Ms. Brenda Russell.
Pets not allowed
Admission Criteria55 years and older.
Minimum Age55+
Transportation
ActivitiesDaily activities include fitness classes, arts and crafts, social games, and educational lectures, along with special events and field trips
Wellness ProgramAdult Day Care Facility
Specific ProgramsBirthday Celebration, Friends of Benson Board Meeting, Open Mic with Sabrina, Social Bridge, Day Trips, Free Blood Pressure Check, Medical Clinic, Movie, Senior Bowling
Touring HoursBenson Center Multipurpose Complex: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Adult Day Program Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm.
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
0 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 21 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 100% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 5, 2019 routine inspection found no rule violations or deficiencies.
- September 4, 2017 annual inspection reported zero deficiencies and no complaints.
- No substantiated complaints or citations appeared in the last two inspections.
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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Coastal Manor | ADC NH RC SNF | Se Ludowici | 108
Facility
108
GA AVG
87
Rank
#167 / 664 | No |
45
Facility
45
GA AVG
39
Rank
#371 / 870 | 27
Facility
27
GA AVG
14
Rank
#106 / 671 | Mr. William Mark Mckettrick | 41 | 96 | 2.3 |
| Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care | ADC | Sandy Springs | 30
Facility
30
GA AVG
87
Rank
#592 / 664 | No |
62
Facility
62
GA AVG
39
Rank
#179 / 870 | 8
Facility
8
GA AVG
14
Rank
#352 / 671 | Ms. Brenda Russell | 2 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care
Is Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care in a walkable area?
Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care been in business?
Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care?
No, Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care?
Ms BRENDA RUSSELL is the administrator of Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care.
How many beds does Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care have?
Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care has 30 beds.
Are there photos of Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care?
Dorothy C Benson Adult Day Care is located at 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs, Ga 30328.0.
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