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 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
22 years in operation Rank #132 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 65 / 100 Rank #147 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th 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 TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceApril 8, 2004
CountyCobb
Atherton Place is administered by Mr. Joseph Vanhorn, Jr.
Enhanced Personal Care
Pets not allowed
Sundries Shop
Hair Salon
On-Campus Fitness Center
Covered Parking
Chapel
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
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.
- The most recent inspection on August 18, 2025, was a re-licensure and complaint investigation but did not list specific deficiencies or violations.
- Complaint investigations on November 1, 2023, and March 8, 2023, found no violations or rule breaches in their respective intakes.
- Routine and annual inspections from 2017 through 2022 consistently cited no rule violations or deficiencies in the facility.
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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.
| Atherton Place | AL MC | Marietta | 200
Facility
200
GA AVG
87
Rank
#23 / 664 | No |
65
Facility
65
GA AVG
39
Rank
#147 / 870 | - | 22
Facility
22
GA AVG
14
Rank
#132 / 671 | - | Mr. Joseph Vanhorn, Jr. | 7 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
| Sterling Estates of West Cobb Retirement Community | AL IL MC RC | Marietta | 175
Facility
175
GA AVG
87
Rank
#42 / 664 | No |
31
Facility
31
GA AVG
39
Rank
#522 / 870 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#529 / 671 | - | Deana Harris | 7 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
| The Solana East Cobb | AL MC | Marietta | 120
Facility
120
GA AVG
87
Rank
#118 / 664 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
GA AVG
39
Rank
#224 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#392 / 671 | - | Shevon Phillips | 13 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
21
Rank
#154 / 483 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#110 / 483 |
| Winnwood Retirement Community | AL IL RC | Marietta (Whitlock Avenue Historic District) | 70
Facility
70
GA AVG
87
Rank
#390 / 664 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
GA AVG
39
Rank
#11 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#287 / 671 | - | Terry Norman | 12 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
| Oaks at Towne Lake | AL MC RC | Woodstock | 40
Facility
40
GA AVG
87
Rank
#558 / 664 | No |
52
Facility
52
GA AVG
39
Rank
#292 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
14
Rank
#183 / 671 | A+ | Laura Aranda | 14 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 483 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#92 / 483 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
Atherton Place is located in MARIETTA, Georgia.
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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.
Are there photos of Atherton Place?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Atherton Place in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Atherton Place?
Atherton Place is located at 111 Tower Road, Marietta, GA 30060.
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