Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Atlanta, GA

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Atlanta, GA

Overview of Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody is a well-known assisted living and memory care community in Dunwoody, GA, that provides personalized care. Dedicated to promoting an engaging and supportive environment, the community strives to provide older adults with a place to spend their later years comfortably. Residents also receive high-quality services, including 24-hour care, chef-prepared dining, and emergency response systems to enhance their living experiences. The community’s holistic approach to care aims to help improve residents’ well-being. 

Baking classes, social gatherings, and meditation are among the recreational programs prepared to ensure residents maintain an active lifestyle. This pet-friendly community has cozy communal spaces, a naturally lit sun porch, and a patio, ensuring residents can rest without worries. The Northside Hospital, Art Institute of Atlanta, and the Georgia Aquarium, as well as Interstates 285 and 19, are also easily accessible. This assisted living and memory care community is one of the trusted choices for senior living in Georgia, especially with its exceptional standards. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 127 Rank #37 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 37th out of 426 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #226 / 426Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 226th out of 426 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
7 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #126 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 126th out of 466 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$2,766+/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceJanuary 4, 2019
CountyDekalb
AccreditationsWELL Equity Rating, WELL Health-Safety Rating

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody is administered by Keith Hunter.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency response systems in each suite.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Short-Term Stays

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaResidents must receive a full assessment to determine their care needs before move-in.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Activities
Salon
Scheduled Transportation
Bistro
Dining
Chef-Prepared Meals
ActivitiesA variety of activities including fitness classes, art and music, book and walking clubs, movie and game nights, social hours, live entertainment, and local outings
Specific ProgramsMusic, fitness, art, and continued learning programs, Excursions to local attractions and entertainment, Frequent social events
Operating HoursMon-Sun 00:00 - 23:59

Room Variety

Room TypesStudio, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom

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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 2019 · 7 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
20 deficiencies 15 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2019 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at GA avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (20% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2025.0 This facility has 20% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (20 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 20% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.31.3 This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Georgia average (1.3 vs. GA avg 1.3).— At avg

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1516.0 This facility has had 6% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (15 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 6% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

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Places of interest near Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody

Address 1240 Ashford Center Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30338 — 2.36 miles to nearest hospital (Northside Hospital Atlanta)

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Dunwoody Place
AL
RESC
Atlanta (Perimeter Center)
133
Facility 133
GA AVG 75
Rank #28 / 426
Yes
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 38
Rank #254 / 466
Studio
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 11
Rank #191 / 426
B-Katrina Cohen14
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 21
Rank #251 / 378
0.7
Facility 0.7
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #209 / 378
Heartis Buckhead Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Ne Atlanta (Buckhead)
132
Facility 132
GA AVG 75
Rank #30 / 426
No
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 38
Rank #5 / 466
1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 11
Rank #313 / 426
C+Lisa Robinson-Kerr5
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 378
Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody
AL
MC
Atlanta
127
Facility 127
GA AVG 75
Rank #37 / 426
Yes
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 38
Rank #126 / 466
Suite
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #226 / 426
-Keith Hunter15
20
Facility 20
GA AVG 21
Rank #314 / 378
1.3
Facility 1.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #294 / 378
The Retreat at Sandy Springs
AL
MC
RC
Sandy Springs (Hightower Office Park)
123
Facility 123
GA AVG 75
Rank #43 / 426
No
54
Facility 54
GA AVG 38
Rank #122 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 11
Rank #384 / 426
-Tammie Barker3
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 378
Belmont Village Senior Living Buckhead
AL
MC
Atlanta
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 75
Rank #83 / 426
Yes
47
Facility 47
GA AVG 38
Rank #170 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 11
Rank #79 / 426
AClint Strickland12
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #76 / 378
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #76 / 378

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other GA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody

Is Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody in a walkable area?

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody has a walk score of 53. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody been in business?

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody?

Yes, Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody?

Keith Hunter is the administrator of Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody.

How many beds does Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody have?

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody has 127 beds.

How much does Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody cost per month?

Pricing at Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody starts at $2,766 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Has Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody had any deficiencies?

Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody has had 20 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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