Country Gardens Union City
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Union City, GA

Country Gardens Union City

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Union City, GA

Overview of Country Gardens Union City

North Charleston, South Carolina, serves as the location for Country Gardens Union City, a 50-bed licensed residential community housed in a two-story building that has been operating for 24 years. This property processes resident accounts using traditional financial paths and offers housing layouts split between private rooms and companion suites. The surrounding geography carries a Walk Score of 29, meaning the local streets are mostly car-dependent, so family members will typically need a vehicle when traveling to the site.

The two-story structural footprint organizes its daily operational workflows across the 50 licensed beds to balance personal care tracking with basic household management. The internal crew handles routine domestic duties, including kitchen prep, laundry loops, and floor cleanings, to maintain a consistent residential schedule. Daily operations are set up to support a stable environment, pairing individual room selections with shared common spaces for dining and relaxation.

Shared lounges and common rooms connect directly to the sleeping quarters, providing dedicated spaces where residents can gather or meet with guests. The administrative office tracks standard regulatory paperwork and shifts to ensure building operations stay consistent from week to week. Since specific service details, open beds, and internal programs can change, the front desk handles public inquiries regarding current vacancies directly.

Interested individuals can set up an appointment to walk through the two-story layout, check out the suite options, and verify the local driving routes.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 50 Rank #363 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 363rd 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 A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #66 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th 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.
25 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #452 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 452nd 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.
29 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceOctober 26, 2016
CountyFulton

Ownership & Operating Entity

Country Gardens Union City is administered by Ms. Linda Kimball.

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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.
18 deficiencies 20 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 (28% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% 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. 1825 This facility has 28% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (18 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 28% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.91.27 This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.9 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 29% 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. 2016 This facility has had 25% more total inspections than the Georgia average (20 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Companion Suites

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Country Gardens Union City

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Union City's city center to Country Gardens Union City's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Fairburn

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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
LaGrange Heritage Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Lagrange
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 81
Rank #221 / 527
Yes
18
Facility 18
GA AVG 40
Rank #539 / 701
Private / Companion Suites
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 12
Rank #417 / 549
-Aaron Perry10
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 478
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #92 / 478
Country Gardens Union City
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Union City (The Woods)
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 81
Rank #363 / 527
Yes
29
Facility 29
GA AVG 40
Rank #452 / 701
Private / Companion Suites
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 12
Rank #66 / 549
A+Ms. Linda Kimball20
18
Facility 18
GA AVG 21
Rank #365 / 478
0.9
Facility 0.9
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #284 / 478
Serenity Empire Personal Care Home
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Fairburn (Bear Creek Estates)
16
Facility 16
GA AVG 81
Rank #490 / 527
Yes--
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 12
Rank #302 / 549
-Henrietta Essel10
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 21
Rank #297 / 478
1.0
Facility 1.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #303 / 478
Bella Gardens Senior Living
AL
MC
Fairburn-No
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 40
Rank #690 / 701
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Country Gardens Union City is located in Union City, 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 Country Gardens Union City

What neighborhood is Country Gardens Union City in?

Country Gardens Union City is in the The Woods neighborhood of Union City.

Is Country Gardens Union City in a walkable area?

Country Gardens Union City has a walk score of 29. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Country Gardens Union City been in business?

Country Gardens Union City has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Country Gardens Union City?

Yes, Country Gardens Union City allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Country Gardens Union City?

Ms LINDA KIMBALL is the administrator of Country Gardens Union City.

How many beds does Country Gardens Union City have?

Country Gardens Union City has 50 beds.

Has Country Gardens Union City had any deficiencies?

Country Gardens Union City has had 18 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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