Dogwood Forest of Grayson
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Memory Care · Grayson, GA

Dogwood Forest of Grayson

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Memory Care · Grayson, GA

Overview of Dogwood Forest of Grayson

Experience the finest retirement with the idyllic senior living community of Dogwood Forest of Grayson settled on the peaceful Grayson Highway, Grayson, GA, that provides assisted living, memory care, post-operative care, on-site rehabilitation, and short-term stay. With specially designed and elegant residences in a selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors ease their worries and live comfortably. The community goes above and beyond in assisting residents with their daily activities for a worry-free lifestyle.

Carefully curated activities and engaging programs accompany seniors as they go about their day. Dedicated to seniors’ well-being, the community works hard to meet their needs and aspirations. Satisfy nutritional needs and cravings with healthy and tasty meals. Dogwood Forest of Grayson strives to provide a safe place for seniors to optimize their freedom and live their best lives.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 110 Rank #98 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th 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.

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 #207 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th 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.
9 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #259 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 259th 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
IssuanceJuly 17, 2017
CountyGwinnett

Ownership & Operating Entity

Dogwood Forest of Grayson is administered by Bill Windsor.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesUV Lighting in the HVAC system to kill viruses.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Dining
Wi-Fi
Salon
Fitness Center
Concierge
Housekeeping
Professionally Decorated Interiors
Activities
Specific ProgramsAdditional Services, Spiritual Life
Religious Services

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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.
3 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 (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (84% 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. 325 This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 88% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.21.27 This facility has 84% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.2 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 84% 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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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Grayson's city center to Dogwood Forest of Grayson's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Gwinnett County

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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
Alto Johns Creek
AL
MC
Johns Creek
127
Facility 127
GA AVG 81
Rank #64 / 527
Yes
47
Facility 47
GA AVG 40
Rank #278 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 12
Rank #522 / 549
Damaris Green3
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Dogwood Forest of Grayson
AL
ADC
MC
Grayson
110
Facility 110
GA AVG 81
Rank #98 / 527
No
49
Facility 49
GA AVG 40
Rank #259 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
Bill Windsor14
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #154 / 478
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #110 / 478
Highlands Senior Living Norcross
AL
HC
MC
Norcross
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 81
Rank #221 / 527
No
35
Facility 35
GA AVG 40
Rank #399 / 701
Studio / Private / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 12
Rank #522 / 549
Jenohn Carter5
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #154 / 478
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #219 / 478
Parc at Duluth, GA
AL
IL
RESC
Duluth
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 81
Rank #427 / 527
Yes
45
Facility 45
GA AVG 40
Rank #303 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
GA AVG 12
Rank #77 / 549
Yania Bautista4
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #128 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 478
Hamilton Mill Senior Care
AL
RC
Dacula
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 527
No
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 40
Rank #650 / 701
Private Room / Semi-Private Room
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 12
Rank #261 / 549
Mirabela Burca5
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 478
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #110 / 478

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every GA 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

Dogwood Forest of Grayson is located in Grayson, 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 Dogwood Forest of Grayson

Is Dogwood Forest of Grayson in a walkable area?

Dogwood Forest of Grayson has a walk score of 49. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Dogwood Forest of Grayson been in business?

Dogwood Forest of Grayson has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Dogwood Forest of Grayson?

No, Dogwood Forest of Grayson has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Dogwood Forest of Grayson?

The team at Dogwood Forest of Grayson can be reached at grayson@dogwoodforest.com.

Who is the administrator of Dogwood Forest of Grayson?

Bill Windsor is the administrator of Dogwood Forest of Grayson.

How many beds does Dogwood Forest of Grayson have?

Dogwood Forest of Grayson has 110 beds.

Has Dogwood Forest of Grayson had any deficiencies?

Dogwood Forest of Grayson has had 3 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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