Country Gardens Duluth
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Duluth, GA
Country Gardens Duluth
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Duluth, GA
Country Gardens Duluth is a 76-bed senior living property located at 3450 Duluth Park Lane in Duluth, Georgia. Situated 1.6 miles from downtown Duluth in Gwinnett County, the campus coordinates independent senior living, standard personal care, specialized memory support, and short-term respite stays.
State administrative logs from the Georgia Department of Community Health document a persistent history of regulatory infractions, with the facility averaging 6.2 deficiencies annually over a nine-year tracking window. While the most recent comprehensive state inspection on September 24, 2025, concluded with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, this follows a long series of severe safety violations. Field audits from March 2025 cited the building for an active pest infestation involving roaches and resident-reported bed bugs, while 2024 evaluations documented missing pre-admission tuberculosis screenings, incomplete medication assistance logs, and the employment of a convicted felon who lacked a criminal background clearance.
Historical state files from 2021 through 2023 reveal even broader systemic failures, including an unreported sexual assault of a resident, an injury-inducing resident elopement, uncertified staff, and severe sanitation breakdowns regarding feces on bathroom walls, soiled linens, and pervasive urine odors.
Daily operations are organized across a 76-bed capacity and incorporate common dining areas, a media room, a beauty salon, an internal general store, and outdoor nature trails. Available census registries indicate a steep decline in demand, with occupancy dropping from 100% down to 38% following these consecutive safety and reporting infractions. Although the late 2025 survey indicates a recent interval of standard compliance, the property’s multi-year history reflects recurring lapses in basic resident protection and building maintenance.
Prospective residents or their representatives evaluating this Gwinnett County option should exercise extreme caution due to the severe historical patterns of physical neglect and administrative non-compliance. This environment requires continuous independent monitoring by a resident’s sponsors to ensure basic hygiene standards, employee background verifications, and medication accuracy are actively maintained.
76-bed community Rank #346 / 663Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 346th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
8 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: 39 / 100 Rank #453 / 839Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 453rd 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.
About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceApril 20, 2018
CountyGwinnett
Country Gardens Duluth is administered by Mr. Scott Ulrich.
Secured Perimeter
Safety Features24-hour security, around-the-clock staff support.
24-Hour Staffing
Home Care
Email
sulrich@ssmgrp.com
Pets not allowed
Garden
Activitiesgroup activities, game nights, community outings
Wellness Programbalanced meals
Specific Programsassistance with self-medication, daily living activities—dressing, bathing, grooming, cuing or escorting, and toileting
Touring HoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00-17:00; Saturday, Sunday 00:00-00:00
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
56 deficiencies
23 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (167% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (100% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (167% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (100% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 56 | 21 | This facility has 167% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (56 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 167% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.4 | 1.2 | This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2.4 vs. GA avg 1.2).↑ 100% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 23 | 17 | This facility has had 35% more total inspections than the Georgia average (23 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 35% more |
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1.6 miles from city center
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| Country Gardens Duluth | AL RESC | Duluth (North Metro) | 76
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GA AVG
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Frequently Asked Questions about Country Gardens Duluth
What neighborhood is Country Gardens Duluth in?
Country Gardens Duluth is in the North Metro neighborhood of DULUTH.
Is Country Gardens Duluth in a walkable area?
Country Gardens Duluth has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Country Gardens Duluth been in business?
Country Gardens Duluth has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Country Gardens Duluth?
No, Country Gardens Duluth has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Country Gardens Duluth?
The team at Country Gardens Duluth can be reached at sulrich@ssmgrp.com.
Who is the administrator of Country Gardens Duluth?
Mr SCOTT ULRICH is the administrator of Country Gardens Duluth.
How many beds does Country Gardens Duluth have?
Country Gardens Duluth has 76 beds.
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