Bethel Gardens
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Powder Springs, GA
Bethel Gardens
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Powder Springs, GA
Overview of Bethel Gardens
Bethel Gardens is a 48-bed assisted living and memory care facility at 3805 Jackson Way Extension in Powder Springs, Georgia. Serving the Cobb County area, the community offers specialized cognitive support and rehabilitation services with 24-hour staffing and respite options. The property is currently operating at 54% occupancy and is located approximately five miles from Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.
State regulatory data from the Georgia Department of Community Health reveals a chronic pattern of maintenance and operational failures, with an average of three deficiencies annually. While the facility’s deficiency rate is 39% better than the state benchmark, recent 2025 inspections documented serious physical plant issues, including an inoperable elevator and rodent droppings in resident rooms. Reports from February 2025 further identified widespread housekeeping neglect, such as roach infestations, water leaks, inoperable toilets, and tripping hazards from damaged flooring.
Clinical and administrative oversight has faced significant challenges regarding resident safety and medication records. A 2024 investigation found that the facility failed to report a resident’s fall and seven-day hospitalization within the required 24-hour window, while also lacking personnel files for all sampled staff members. Additionally, January 2024 records documented dozens of instances where medication administration was not properly initiated or timed, indicating a lapse in pharmacy documentation protocols.
The facility’s history also includes severe staffing shortages and a lack of specialized training. A 2020 investigation substantiated that residents faced call light delays of up to 21 hours, leaving those dependent on wheelchairs or incontinence care with unmet needs. Early licensing records from 2017 and 2018 also cited the community for admitting non-ambulatory residents without the proper waivers and employing staff who lacked mandatory CPR and first aid certifications.
Prospective residents who are fully mobile and do not require consistent assistance may best fit this setting while the facility addresses its current elevator and maintenance issues. Because of the documented history of delayed call light responses and hygiene concerns, this community is most suitable for individuals whose families can provide daily on-site monitoring and advocacy. Interested parties should personally inspect the common areas and resident rooms to ensure that the previously cited pest control and flooring repairs have been resolved before considering admission.
48-bed community Rank #514 / 663Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 514th out of 663 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.
9 years in operation Rank #353 / 672Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 353rd out of 672 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: 46 / 100 Rank #357 / 839Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 839 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceAugust 1, 2017
CountyCobb
Bethel Gardens is administered by Ms. Lara Lemley.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Email
lara@bethelgardens.com
Pets not allowed
Specific ProgramsLong-Term Senior Care, Exceptional Senior Care
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
27 deficiencies
31 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (29% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% below)
• Total deficiencies (29% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% 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.
| 27 | 21 | This facility has 29% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (27 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 29% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.9 | 1.2 | This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.9 vs. GA avg 1.2).↓ 25% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 31 | 17 | This facility has had 82% more total inspections than the Georgia average (31 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 82% more |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethel Gardens
Is Bethel Gardens in a walkable area?
Bethel Gardens has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Bethel Gardens been in business?
Bethel Gardens has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Bethel Gardens?
No, Bethel Gardens has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Bethel Gardens?
The team at Bethel Gardens can be reached at lara@bethelgardens.com.
Who is the administrator of Bethel Gardens?
Ms LARA LEMLEY is the administrator of Bethel Gardens.
How many beds does Bethel Gardens have?
Bethel Gardens has 48 beds.
Has Bethel Gardens had any deficiencies?
Bethel Gardens has had 27 reported deficiencies since 2017 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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