Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community
Senior Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Dunwoody, GA

Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community

Senior Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Dunwoody, GA

Overview of Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community

Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community is a 198-apartment independent living community located at 4355 Georgetown Square in Dunwoody, DeKalb County, Georgia. Operated by Sunshine Retirement, a multi-location senior living organization, the community has delivered independent living for 33 years and ranks 83rd among 670 similar communities statewide; a reflection of its longevity in the market. The Better Business Bureau awards the community an A+ rating.

No medical assistance or memory care is provided; the community caters to residents who remain independent in activities of daily living. Monthly rent begins at $2,200.

The community offers three floor plans: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units ranging from 435 to 945 square feet. Residents enjoy three daily chef-prepared meals tailored to dietary preferences, plus after-hours dining options. Housekeeping, maintenance, concierge, and utilities come bundled with rent. On-site staffing operates around the clock.

A Blue Zones-aligned wellness program encourages natural movement, stress reduction, purpose-driven living, healthy eating, and social bonds. The EZ Move program, facilitated through Sunshine Retirement’s platform, helps smooth the relocation process for incoming residents.

Recreation and social offerings span a fitness center, swimming pool, library, salon, barber, theater, billiards room, and walking paths. Respite care, rehabilitation services, private dining, religious services, and transportation support daily life. A robust activity calendar and community programs anchor resident engagement. Pets are permitted.

Recognized as one of Georgia’s best independent living communities, Dunwoody Pines fits active older adults seeking a social, amenity-rich environment with prepared meals and wellness programming.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

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 #28 / 426Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 28th out of 426 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
33 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #41 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 41st out of 466 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
70 / 100
About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$2,200/Month

Awards

Recognized as one of the best Independent Living communities in Georgia

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesSecurity staff on-site 24/7, dead-bolted apartments, building locked at night

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Religious ServicesYes
Admission CriteriaApplication with demographic information, background and credit check, financial information
HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Library
Salon
Dining
Walking Paths
Game Room
Movie Theater
Transportation
Concierge
Housekeeping
Wellness Center
Activities
Wellness Program
Branded ProgramsEZ Move with Sunshine, Blue Zones
Specific ProgramsCommunity Programs, Culinary Services, Activities and Wellness, Referral Program, Travel Program, Short Term Stays, EZ Move Program with Sunshine, Care Options, Amenities by Care
Religious Services
Operating HoursMonday 00:00-23:59; Tuesday 00:00-23:59; Wednesday 00:00-23:59; Thursday 00:00-23:59; Friday 00:00-23:59; Saturday 00:00-23:59; Sunday 00:00-23:59

Room Accommodations

Room TypesStudio, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 435 / 570 / 945 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Places of interest near Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community

Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dunwoody's city center to Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
Somerby Sandy Springs Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Sandy Springs (Perimeter Center)
97
Facility 97
GA AVG 75
Rank #112 / 426
Yes
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 38
Rank #244 / 466
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #226 / 426
-Sandra Doyle29
16
Facility 16
GA AVG 21
Rank #293 / 378
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #192 / 378
Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit I
IL
Sandy Springs94Yes 68 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed6-Shonda Brown15--
Hammond Glen Retirement Community
IL
AL
Sandy Springs
24
Facility 24
GA AVG 75
Rank #376 / 426
No
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 38
Rank #126 / 466
1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
GA AVG 11
Rank #76 / 426
A+Bruce Johnson9
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #156 / 378
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #141 / 378
Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs
IL
AL
Ne Atlanta
24
Facility 24
GA AVG 75
Rank #376 / 426
No
80
Facility 80
GA AVG 38
Rank #8 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 11
Rank #151 / 426
-Cliff Pepper9
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #76 / 378
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #76 / 378
Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Dunwoody-Yes
70
Facility 70
GA AVG 38
Rank #41 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
33
Facility 33
GA AVG 11
Rank #28 / 426
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other GA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Georgia

Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community is located in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community

Is Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community been in business?

Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 33 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community?

Yes, Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community?

The team at Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community can be reached at theseeyes@sunshineret.com.

How much does Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community cost per month?

Pricing at Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community starts at $2,200 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community provide?

Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.

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