Arbor Terrace at Cascade
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Atlanta, GA
Arbor Terrace at Cascade
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Atlanta, GA
Arbor Terrace at Cascade is a 92-bed assisted living property located at 1001 Research Center Drive SW in Atlanta, Georgia. Situated in Fulton County, approximately 10 miles from the downtown district, the community provides residential senior housing, dedicated memory care neighborhoods, and short-term respite options within a multi-story layout.
State administrative logs managed by the Georgia Department of Community Health document an average of one deficiency annually over a two-year tracking window, performing well ahead of the statewide baseline. While the multi-year history reflects stable compliance, two localized complaint investigations in late 2024 and early 2025 substantiated care and documentation gaps. Investigators noted an October 2024 file missing a required medical end-of-life directive, and a February 2025 incident where an uncooperative resident sustained bruising and a skin tear during a physical care dispute with staff. However, subsequent state field tracking demonstrates systematic operational corrections, and consecutive compliance inspections conducted in June and September 2025 were finalized with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
Daily operational systems utilize 24-hour personnel to manage core medication schedules, provide mobility assistance, and administer continuous safety monitoring. The physical campus incorporates spacious senior apartments with individually controlled climate units, emergency alert pulled cords, and a secure courtyard configured to prevent wandering. Internal hospitality teams oversee standard laundry services, housekeeping routines, and a 24-hour dining program with chef-prepared meals tailored to specific dietary requirements.
Prospective residents requiring specialized cognitive support or temporary respite housing can look to this southwest Atlanta facility’s recent trajectory of successful regulatory reviews. The 92-bed environment is configured for older adults who benefit from structured daily routines and whose sponsors want a full-service community backed by an active nurse presence.
92-bed community Rank #264 / 661Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 264th out of 661 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
7 years in operation Rank #398 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 398th out of 671 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 7 / 100 Rank #760 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 760th out of 838 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceDecember 21, 2018
CountyFulton
Arbor Terrace at Cascade is administered by Vanessa Jones.
Specific ProgramsBridges Care
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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
4 deficiencies
17 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (81% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (83% below)
• Total deficiencies (81% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (83% 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.
| 4 | 21 | This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (4 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 81% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.2 | 1.2 | This facility has 83% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.2 vs. GA avg 1.2).↓ 83% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 17 | 17 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Georgia average (17 vs. GA avg 17).— At avg |
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9.6 miles from city center
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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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Heartis Buckhead Senior Living | AL IL MC | Ne Atlanta (Buckhead) | 132
Facility
132
GA AVG
87
Rank
#92 / 661 | No |
84
Facility
84
GA AVG
41
Rank
#11 / 838 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#531 / 671 | C+ | Lisa Robinson-Kerr | 5 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 480 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 480 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Buckhead | AL MC | Atlanta | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
87
Rank
#190 / 661 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
GA AVG
41
Rank
#346 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
14
Rank
#165 / 671 | A | Clint Strickland | 18 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 480 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#92 / 480 |
| Arbor Terrace at Cascade | AL MC | Atlanta | 92
Facility
92
GA AVG
87
Rank
#264 / 661 | No |
7
Facility
7
GA AVG
41
Rank
#760 / 838 | - | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#398 / 671 | - | Vanessa Jones | 17 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#185 / 480 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#110 / 480 |
| Lenbrook | AL MC NH SNF | Ne Atlanta | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#446 / 661 | No |
57
Facility
57
GA AVG
41
Rank
#238 / 838 | - | 45
Facility
45
GA AVG
14
Rank
#74 / 671 | A+ | Mr. John Clark | 21 | 15
Facility
15
GA AVG
21
Rank
#335 / 480 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#244 / 480 |
| Peachtree Hills Place | AL MC NH SNF | Atlanta (Buckhead) | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
87
Rank
#600 / 661 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
GA AVG
41
Rank
#51 / 838 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
14
Rank
#498 / 671 | - | Angela Daugherty | 27 | 21
Facility
21
GA AVG
21
Rank
#385 / 480 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#265 / 480 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
Arbor Terrace at Cascade is located in ATLANTA, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arbor Terrace at Cascade
Is Arbor Terrace at Cascade in a walkable area?
Arbor Terrace at Cascade has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Arbor Terrace at Cascade been in business?
Arbor Terrace at Cascade has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Arbor Terrace at Cascade?
No, Arbor Terrace at Cascade has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Arbor Terrace at Cascade?
Vanessa Jones is the administrator of Arbor Terrace at Cascade.
How many beds does Arbor Terrace at Cascade have?
Arbor Terrace at Cascade has 92 beds.
Has Arbor Terrace at Cascade had any deficiencies?
Arbor Terrace at Cascade has had 4 reported deficiencies since 2017 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
Are there photos of Arbor Terrace at Cascade?
Yes — there are 9 photos of Arbor Terrace at Cascade in the photo gallery on this page.
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