Atherton Place
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Marietta, GA
Atherton Place
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Marietta, GA
Overview of Atherton Place
Atherton Place is a 200-bed senior living community located at 111 Tower Road in Marietta, Georgia. Situated less than a mile from the downtown area in Cobb County, the campus coordinates large-scale independent residential spaces alongside specialized memory care services and temporary respite housing.
Oversight tracking databases from the Georgia Department of Community Health reveal a long-standing history of perfect compliance, spanning seven consecutive field evaluations from 2017 through 2025. Comprehensive routine audits in 2017, 2018, and 2022, as well as a 2020 pandemic monitoring visit, all concluded with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. This trend continued through two distinct complaint reviews in 2023 and a final joint re-licensure and complaint investigation on August 18, 2025, which verified zero active rule infractions and dismissed all filed consumer allegations as unsubstantiated.
The physical plant features centralized amenities designed to support independent and assisted lifestyles, including an internal fitness center, a sundries store, an art studio, a chapel, and a hair salon. Residents have access to secure covered parking structures and landscaped grounds. Direct care teams manage routine medication passes, facilitate memory-specific activities, and assist with personal mobility around the clock. Public directories indicate that the operation has never been subject to state administrative fines, civil money penalties, or licensing constraints.
Prospective representatives seeking a highly regulated, high-capacity senior environment can utilize this facility’s verified history of absolute compliance to guide their choice. The property offers a thoroughly vetted administrative baseline for sponsors who prioritize clean state tracking records across multi-year evaluation cycles.
200-bed community Rank #23 / 661Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
22 years in operation Rank #131 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 65 / 100 Rank #146 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 146th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceApril 8, 2004
CountyCobb
Atherton Place is administered by Mr. Joseph Vanhorn, Jr.
Enhanced Personal Care
Pets not allowed
Salon
Fitness Center
Parking
Chapel
Sundries Shop
Art Space
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.
0 deficiencies
7 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.
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 | 25 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 7 | 17 | This facility has had 59% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (7 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 59% fewer |
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Marietta's city center to Atherton Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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.
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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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| Atherton Place | AL MC | Marietta | 200
Facility
200
GA AVG
87
Rank
#23 / 661 | No |
65
Facility
65
GA AVG
41
Rank
#146 / 838 | - | 22
Facility
22
GA AVG
14
Rank
#131 / 671 | - | Mr. Joseph Vanhorn, Jr. | 7 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 480 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 480 |
| Brickmont of West Cobb | AL MC | Marietta | 132
Facility
132
GA AVG
87
Rank
#92 / 661 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
GA AVG
41
Rank
#464 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#398 / 671 | A+ | Sharon Smith | 13 | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
21
Rank
#213 / 480 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#163 / 480 |
| Winnwood Retirement Community | AL IL RC | Marietta | 70
Facility
70
GA AVG
87
Rank
#388 / 661 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
GA AVG
41
Rank
#11 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#290 / 671 | - | Terry Norman | 12 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 480 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 480 |
| Oaks at Towne Lake | AL MC RC | Woodstock | 40
Facility
40
GA AVG
87
Rank
#556 / 661 | No |
52
Facility
52
GA AVG
41
Rank
#291 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
14
Rank
#184 / 671 | A+ | Laura Aranda | 14 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 480 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#92 / 480 |
| Parc at Piedmont East Cobb | AL IL RESC | Marietta | 40
Facility
40
GA AVG
87
Rank
#556 / 661 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
GA AVG
41
Rank
#385 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
14
Rank
#116 / 671 | B- | Bradley Bickford | 4 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 480 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#129 / 480 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
Atherton Place is located in MARIETTA, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Atherton Place
Is Atherton Place in a walkable area?
Atherton Place has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Atherton Place been in business?
Atherton Place has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Atherton Place?
No, Atherton Place has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Atherton Place?
JR Mr JOSEPH VANHORN is the administrator of Atherton Place.
How many beds does Atherton Place have?
Atherton Place has 200 beds.
Has Atherton Place had any deficiencies?
Atherton Place has no reported deficiencies since 2017 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
Are there photos of Atherton Place?
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