Benton House of Covington
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Covington, GA
Benton House of Covington
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Covington, GA
Overview of Benton House of Covington
Benton House of Covington is an award-winning community that provides genuine care for assisted living and specialized memory care services in Overland Park. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place residents can call home for assisted and memory care living. They also offer an adult day program that allows seniors to enjoy their day with various activities. Benton House offers a unique experience for its residents by choosing the best option possible to cater to them.
Furthermore, the community provides 24-hour access to staff and personal emergency response systems; they promote independence while ensuring the safety of their residents. Their memory care unit includes free access to a beautiful outdoor area that allows residents to escape the clinical care setting. Their unique neighborhood and lifestyle foster fitness, relaxation, and new experiences.
72-bed community Rank #369 / 661Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 369th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
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: 6 / 100 Rank #774 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 774th 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
Best of Newton award recipient for Best Assisted Living Community for 11 years in a row
named one of the Top 50 companies in the country by Fortune magazine
named a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years
recognized by U.S. News and World Report for Best Memory Care and Best Assisted Living.
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceOctober 9, 2018
CountyNewton
Benton House of Covington is administered by Juanita Gichana.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Adult Day Program
Specific ProgramsHelp at Home
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 2018 · 8 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
3 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 2018 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (69% below)
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (69% 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.
| 3 | 25 | This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 88% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.4 | 1.27 | This facility has 69% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 69% 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 | 16 | This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (7 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 330 / 400 / 378-504 / 552 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Type of Rooms Available
Studio
1
330 - 400 sq. ft
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2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Covington's city center to Benton House of Covington'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.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Gardens at Woodstock | AL IL MC | Woodstock | 160
Facility
160
GA AVG
87
Rank
#57 / 661 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
GA AVG
41
Rank
#395 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#398 / 671 | - | William Eyzaguirre | 16 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 480 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 480 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Johns Creek | AL IL MC RC | Suwanee | 110
Facility
110
GA AVG
87
Rank
#151 / 661 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
GA AVG
41
Rank
#357 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
14
Rank
#165 / 671 | A | Saida Holyfield | 13 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#185 / 480 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#129 / 480 |
| Benton House of Covington | AL MC RC | Covington | 72
Facility
72
GA AVG
87
Rank
#369 / 661 | No |
6
Facility
6
GA AVG
41
Rank
#774 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#398 / 671 | - | Juanita Gichana | 7 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
21
Rank
#155 / 480 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#163 / 480 |
| Oaks at Tucker | AL | Tucker | 66
Facility
66
GA AVG
87
Rank
#414 / 661 | No |
63
Facility
63
GA AVG
41
Rank
#166 / 838 | - | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#290 / 671 | A | Deborah Dowell | 8 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 480 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 480 |
| Benton Village of Stockbridge | AL MC RC | Stockbridge | 10
Facility
10
GA AVG
87
Rank
#635 / 661 | No |
34
Facility
34
GA AVG
41
Rank
#495 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#290 / 671 | A+ | Samira Spencer | 4 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 480 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 480 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Benton House of Covington
Is Benton House of Covington in a walkable area?
Benton House of Covington has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Benton House of Covington been in business?
Benton House of Covington has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Benton House of Covington?
No, Benton House of Covington has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Benton House of Covington?
The team at Benton House of Covington can be reached at covingtondirector@bentonhouse.com.
Who is the administrator of Benton House of Covington?
Juanita Gichana is the administrator of Benton House of Covington.
How many beds does Benton House of Covington have?
Benton House of Covington has 72 beds.
Has Benton House of Covington had any deficiencies?
Benton House of Covington has had 3 reported deficiencies since 2018 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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