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 #371 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 371st 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
7 years in operation Rank #392 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 392nd 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 6 / 100 Rank #776 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 776th 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.
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
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 (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 21 | This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 86% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.4 | 1.2 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. GA avg 1.2).↓ 67% 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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- March 5, 2025 complaint investigation found no rule violations and no deficiencies were cited.
- August 5, 2019 inspection cited failure to prevent a resident from leaving unsupervised, resulting in a fall and hospitalization.
- November 12, 2019 follow-up inspection cleared all prior deficiencies with no rule violations found.
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
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Benton House of Covington
1 Bedroom
Studio
Studio
Studio
Places of interest near Benton House of Covington
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.
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GA AVG
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| Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center | AL HOS MC NH PC SNF | Ideal | 88
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GA AVG
39
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GA AVG
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GA AVG
21
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#355 / 483 | 0.7
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| Benton House of Covington | AL MC RC | Covington | 72
Facility
72
GA AVG
87
Rank
#371 / 664 | No |
6
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6
GA AVG
39
Rank
#776 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
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7
GA AVG
14
Rank
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GA AVG
21
Rank
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0.4
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#164 / 483 |
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GA AVG
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GA AVG
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GA AVG
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GA AVG
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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.
Are there photos of Benton House of Covington?
Yes — there are 14 photos of Benton House of Covington in the photo gallery on this page.
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