Canterfield of Kennesaw
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Kennesaw, GA

Canterfield of Kennesaw

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Kennesaw, GA

Overview of Canterfield of Kennesaw

Canterfield of Kennesaw is a senior living community in Kennesaw, Georgia. The community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The team is dedicated to providing the best possible care for seniors and ensuring that they have a high quality of life. This senior living community that offers exceptional care and a comfortable living environment, Canterfield of Kennesaw is the perfect choice for you.

Canterfield of Kennesaw is conveniently located off of 575 and Bells Ferry, and it is the first and only senior living community in Kennesaw. The community offers a variety of amenities and services, including housekeeping, transportation, and meal preparation. The community is committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment for seniors, and they strive to make every resident feel at home.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 99 Rank #162 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 162nd out of 527 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

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 #261 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st out of 549 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.
8 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #363 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 363rd out of 701 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceOctober 13, 2017
CountyCobb

Ownership & Operating Entity

Canterfield of Kennesaw is administered by Lynn Dearing.

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Salon
Spa
Dining
Café
Courtyard
Patio
Transportation
Concierge
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activitiesweekly happy hours, outings
Wellness Program

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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 2017 · 9 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.
9 deficiencies 14 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 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (64% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (53% 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. 925 This facility has 64% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (9 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 64% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.61.27 This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.6 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 53% better

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. 1416 This facility has had 13% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (14 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 13% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Lynn Dearing

Executive Director

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Canterfield of Kennesaw

Places of interest near Canterfield of Kennesaw

Address 4.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kennesaw's city center to Canterfield of Kennesaw's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 6.31 miles to nearest hospital (Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. 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.
Merrill Gardens at Woodstock
AL
IL
MC
Woodstock
160
Facility 160
GA AVG 81
Rank #33 / 527
Yes
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 40
Rank #321 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 12
Rank #302 / 549
-William Eyzaguirre16
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Belmont Village Senior Living Johns Creek
AL
IL
MC
RC
Suwanee
110
Facility 110
GA AVG 81
Rank #98 / 527
Yes
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 40
Rank #289 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 12
Rank #110 / 549
ASaida Holyfield13
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #184 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478
Canterfield of Kennesaw
AL
IL
MC
Kennesaw
99
Facility 99
GA AVG 81
Rank #162 / 527
Yes
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 40
Rank #363 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 12
Rank #261 / 549
-Lynn Dearing14
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 21
Rank #282 / 478
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #219 / 478
Oaks at Tucker
AL
Tucker
66
Facility 66
GA AVG 81
Rank #305 / 527
No
63
Facility 63
GA AVG 40
Rank #132 / 701
-
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
ADeborah Dowell8
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Benton Village of Stockbridge
AL
MC
RC
Stockbridge
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 81
Rank #501 / 527
No
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 40
Rank #407 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
A+Samira Spencer4
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478

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Frequently Asked Questions about Canterfield of Kennesaw

Is Canterfield of Kennesaw in a walkable area?

Canterfield of Kennesaw has a walk score of 40. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Canterfield of Kennesaw been in business?

Canterfield of Kennesaw has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Canterfield of Kennesaw have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Canterfield of Kennesaw on this page.

Are pets allowed at Canterfield of Kennesaw?

Yes, Canterfield of Kennesaw allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Canterfield of Kennesaw?

The team at Canterfield of Kennesaw can be reached at lynn@canterfieldofkennesaw.com.

Who is the administrator of Canterfield of Kennesaw?

Lynn Dearing is the administrator of Canterfield of Kennesaw.

How many beds does Canterfield of Kennesaw have?

Canterfield of Kennesaw has 99 beds.

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