Dogwood Forest of Acworth
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Acworth, GA
Dogwood Forest of Acworth
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Acworth, GA
Dogwood Forest of Acworth has spent 9 years building out its corner of Acworth, Georgia, a three-story, 120-bed community at 4461 S Main St in Cobb County offering both assisted living and memory care. Housing comes in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, and the surrounding neighborhood lands at a Walk Score of 52, moderately walkable, so a few errands are doable without a car.
Lynette Burrell administers the property, and its residents get 24-hour care and arranged transportation. Pets are welcome here, which matters more than people expect when someone’s leaving a home they’ve had for decades.
Two community bistros give residents somewhere to eat that isn’t a single formal dining room, a pastoral chaplain is on hand for those who want it, a wellness center supports day-to-day health, and outdoor walking paths give people a reason to step outside.
Georgia’s Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, handles inspections statewide, and at Dogwood Forest, those inspections have tended to circle back to medication management and how thoroughly care plans get documented.
This is a mid-sized Georgia community built around two connected levels of care, assisted living and memory care, with enough on-site amenities that residents have real reasons to leave their rooms each day.
120-bed community Rank #119 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 672 homes in Georgia. 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.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.
9 years in operation Rank #273 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 273rd out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 52 / 100 Rank #293 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 293rd out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceNovember 29, 2016
CountyCobb
Dogwood Forest of Acworth is administered by Lynette Burrell.
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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (29% above)
• Deficiencies per year (30% above)
• Total inspections (210% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% below)
• Total deficiencies (29% above)
• Deficiencies per year (30% above)
• Total inspections (210% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% below)
Latest Inspection
August 13, 2024
Complaint Investigation
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 |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 3 | 2.3 | This facility has 30% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 30% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.9 | 2.1 | This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.9 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 57% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 31 | 10 | This facility has 210% more total inspections than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (31 vs. GA avg 10).↑ 210% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 13, 2024, completed complaint investigations with no violations cited.
- The January 25, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated failure to administer prescribed medications due to deleted electronic medication records, causing missed doses and communication breakdowns.
- Medication management deficiencies recurred in 2020 and 2022, including missed doses, falsified records, and delayed refills affecting multiple residents.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Dogwood Forest of Acworth
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Acworth's city center to Dogwood Forest of Acworth's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.26 miles to nearest hospital (Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center)
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Sterling Estates of West Cobb Retirement Community | AL IL MC RC | Marietta | 175
Facility
175
GA AVG
88
Rank
#42 / 672 | No |
31
Facility
31
GA AVG
39
Rank
#524 / 873 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#525 / 670 | - | Deana Harris | 7 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 574 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 574 |
| Dogwood Forest of Acworth | AL MC | Acworth (Acworth Meadows) | 120
Facility
120
GA AVG
88
Rank
#119 / 672 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
GA AVG
39
Rank
#293 / 873 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#273 / 670 | - | Lynette Burrell | 31 | 27
Facility
27
GA AVG
21
Rank
#416 / 574 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#299 / 574 |
| Winnwood Retirement Community | AL IL RC | Marietta (Whitlock Avenue Historic District) | 70
Facility
70
GA AVG
88
Rank
#397 / 672 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
GA AVG
39
Rank
#11 / 873 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#273 / 670 | - | Terry Norman | 12 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 574 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 574 |
| Parc at Piedmont East Cobb | AL IL RESC | Marietta | 40
Facility
40
GA AVG
88
Rank
#565 / 672 | No |
44
Facility
44
GA AVG
39
Rank
#387 / 873 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
14
Rank
#117 / 670 | B- | Bradley Bickford | 4 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#104 / 574 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#142 / 574 |
| Oaks at Towne Lake | AL MC RC | Woodstock | 40
Facility
40
GA AVG
88
Rank
#565 / 672 | No |
52
Facility
52
GA AVG
39
Rank
#293 / 873 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
14
Rank
#181 / 670 | A+ | Laura Aranda | 14 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#104 / 574 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#104 / 574 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dogwood Forest of Acworth
What neighborhood is Dogwood Forest of Acworth in?
Dogwood Forest of Acworth is in the Acworth Meadows neighborhood of Acworth.
Is Dogwood Forest of Acworth in a walkable area?
Dogwood Forest of Acworth has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the best email address for Dogwood Forest of Acworth?
The team at Dogwood Forest of Acworth can be reached at lynette.burrell@arborcompany.com.
Who is the administrator of Dogwood Forest of Acworth?
Lynette Burrell is the administrator of Dogwood Forest of Acworth.
How many beds does Dogwood Forest of Acworth have?
Dogwood Forest of Acworth has 120 beds.
Are there photos of Dogwood Forest of Acworth?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Dogwood Forest of Acworth in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Dogwood Forest of Acworth?
Dogwood Forest of Acworth is located at 4461 S Main St, Acworth, GA 30101.
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