Arbor Terrace of Decatur
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Decatur, GA

Arbor Terrace of Decatur

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Decatur, GA

Overview of Arbor Terrace of Decatur

An elegant and luxurious home steeped in excellence, Arbor Terrace of Decatur has raised the standard of senior living. Their dedicated team of professional staff strives to provide care that is nothing short of extraordinary. The community practices a results-driven lifestyle that aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care seniors.

They offer an array of opportunities to be discovered–through its activities and programs, allowing for a mentally and physically stimulating environment for residents. Assisted living and memory care residents each receive specific care in terms of helping with daily living and memory care– that is, assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, and activities for physical and mental stimulation activities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 90 Rank #189 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th 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 A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #128 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th 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.
12 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #313 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 313th 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.
44 / 100

About this community

Awards

Best of the Best by Argentum
Great Place to Work certified

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceMarch 10, 2014
CountyDekalb

Ownership & Operating Entity

Arbor Terrace of Decatur is administered by David Stewart.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicare

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Activities
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs

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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 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.
14 deficiencies 19 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 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 (44% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (45% 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. 1425 This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (14 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 44% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.71.27 This facility has 45% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.7 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 45% better

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. 1916 This facility has had 19% more total inspections than the Georgia average (19 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 19% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

Managed by David Stewart

Executive Director

David Stewart serves as Executive Director at Arbor Terrace of Decatur. With a nursing degree from DeKalb College and a lifelong career in long-term elderly care, he brings deep local roots and a heartfelt commitment to the community. David’s leadership is grounded in his extensive experience and passion for serving seniors in the Decatur area.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Arbor Terrace of Decatur

2 bedroom
Floor plan 1

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Decatur's city center to Arbor Terrace of Decatur's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Decatur

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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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 Holbrook Decatur
AL
IL
MC
Decatur
129
Facility 129
GA AVG 81
Rank #62 / 527
Yes
67
Facility 67
GA AVG 40
Rank #100 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 12
Rank #350 / 549
Fratina Boatman18
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #184 / 478
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #110 / 478
Sunrise of Decatur
AL
MC
Decatur
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 81
Rank #124 / 527
Yes
69
Facility 69
GA AVG 40
Rank #85 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
Ms. Charmaine Hicks29
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 21
Rank #327 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 478
Arbor Terrace of Decatur
AL
MC
Decatur
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 81
Rank #189 / 527
Yes
44
Facility 44
GA AVG 40
Rank #313 / 701
Studio / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 12
Rank #128 / 549
David Stewart19
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 21
Rank #327 / 478
0.7
Facility 0.7
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #241 / 478
Montclair Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Lake Decatur
45
Facility 45
GA AVG 81
Rank #407 / 527
No
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 40
Rank #220 / 701
-
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 12
Rank #501 / 549
Juanita Gichana2
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Benton House of Decatur
AL
MC
RC
Decatur
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 81
Rank #501 / 527
No
52
Facility 52
GA AVG 40
Rank #234 / 701
-
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 12
Rank #261 / 549
Ms. Hollie Cufman2
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 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

Arbor Terrace of Decatur is located in Decatur, 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 Arbor Terrace of Decatur

Is Arbor Terrace of Decatur in a walkable area?

Arbor Terrace of Decatur has a walk score of 44. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Arbor Terrace of Decatur been in business?

Arbor Terrace of Decatur has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Arbor Terrace of Decatur?

Yes, Arbor Terrace of Decatur allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Arbor Terrace of Decatur?

David Stewart is the administrator of Arbor Terrace of Decatur.

How many beds does Arbor Terrace of Decatur have?

Arbor Terrace of Decatur has 90 beds.

Has Arbor Terrace of Decatur had any deficiencies?

Arbor Terrace of Decatur has had 14 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

Are there photos of Arbor Terrace of Decatur?

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