Dunwoody Place
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Atlanta, GA
Dunwoody Place
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Atlanta, GA
Eight years into operating in Atlanta’s DeKalb County, Dunwoody Place runs a 133-bed assisted living and residential care community out of a three-story building, licensed as a personal care home. Housing here is studio-based, and the surrounding area scores 32 on walkability, somewhat walkable, so a car stays useful for most errands. Katrina Cohen runs the community as Administrator.
The care model covers a lot of ground; around-the-clock assisted living services include medication management, and residents have access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy on the therapeutic side. That mix matters for someone who needs both daily help and active recovery work without leaving the building.
The studio units come with full kitchens and walk-in closets, so they function as genuine self-contained spaces rather than just rooms. Day to day, residents get excursions, brain games, and exercise sessions, plus outdoor areas to spend time in. Pets are welcome, and transportation services handle the logistics of getting around.
On the regulatory side, inspections have tended to touch a handful of areas: medication management, staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, and resident rights and protections. Those are the categories that recur in the record.
Dunwoody Place reads as an option for residents who want self-contained studio living paired with both daily care and on-site therapy, all under one roof with 24-hour support. The combination of independent-feeling units and layered care services is really the defining feature here.
133-bed community Rank #91 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st 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.
8 years in operation Rank #345 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 345th 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: 32 / 100 Rank #510 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 510th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceJanuary 11, 2018
CountyDekalb
Dunwoody Place is administered by Katrina Cohen.
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 2019 · 7 years of data
10 deficiencies
14 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 2019 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total inspections (40% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (52% below)
• Deficiencies per year (53% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
• Total inspections (40% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (52% below)
• Deficiencies per year (53% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
Latest Inspection
June 5, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
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This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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10 | 21 | This facility has 52% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (10 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 52% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
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1.4 | 3 | This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.4 vs. GA avg 3).↓ 53% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
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0.7 | 2.1 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.7 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 67% better |
Inspections
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This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more total inspections than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (14 vs. GA avg 10).↑ 40% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 5, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated abuse and neglect by Staff C toward Resident #1, resulting in suspension and retraining, with one cited deficiency for failure to prevent abuse.
- December 8, 2023 complaint found one deficiency for inadequate medication administration, including dropped pills and missing medication documentation for Resident #1, with staff retraining conducted.
- February 26, 2025 unannounced inspection found no deficiencies or rule violations during complaint investigation #GA50001264.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: 3 -story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Dunwoody Place
1460 S Johnson Ferry Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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| Dunwoody Place |
AL
RESC
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Atlanta (Perimeter Center) |
133
Facility
133
GA AVG
88
Rank
#91 / 672
| Yes |
32
Facility
32
GA AVG
39
Rank
#510 / 873
| Studio |
8
Facility
8
GA AVG
14
Rank
#345 / 670
| B- | Katrina Cohen | 14 |
10
Facility
10
GA AVG
21
Rank
#309 / 574
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0.7
Facility
0.7
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#257 / 574
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| Heartis Buckhead Senior Living |
AL
IL
MC
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Atlanta (Buckhead) |
132
Facility
132
GA AVG
88
Rank
#93 / 672
| No |
84
Facility
84
GA AVG
39
Rank
#11 / 873
| 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#590 / 670
| C | Lisa Robinson-Kerr | 5 |
0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 574
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0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 574
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| Belmont Village Senior Living Buckhead |
AL
MC
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Atlanta |
100
Facility
100
GA AVG
88
Rank
#194 / 672
| Yes |
47
Facility
47
GA AVG
39
Rank
#347 / 873
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
14
Facility
14
GA AVG
14
Rank
#164 / 670
| A | Clint Strickland | 18 |
1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#104 / 574
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0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#104 / 574
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| Renaissance on Peachtree |
AL
NH
IL
RC
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Atlanta |
70
Facility
70
GA AVG
88
Rank
#397 / 672
| Yes |
66
Facility
66
GA AVG
39
Rank
#137 / 873
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
10
Facility
10
GA AVG
14
Rank
#242 / 670
| - | Raphael Fleuristal | 22 |
9
Facility
9
GA AVG
21
Rank
#295 / 574
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0.4
Facility
0.4
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#177 / 574
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| Peachtree Hills Place |
AL
MC
NH
SNF
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Atlanta (Buckhead) |
25
Facility
25
GA AVG
88
Rank
#610 / 672
| Yes |
74
Facility
74
GA AVG
39
Rank
#52 / 873
| 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
14
Rank
#492 / 670
| - | - | 27 |
21
Facility
21
GA AVG
21
Rank
#398 / 574
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0.8
Facility
0.8
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#278 / 574
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dunwoody Place
What neighborhood is Dunwoody Place in?
Dunwoody Place is in the Perimeter Center neighborhood of Atlanta.
Is Dunwoody Place in a walkable area?
Dunwoody Place has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the best email address for Dunwoody Place?
The team at Dunwoody Place can be reached at kcohen@pegasusseniorliving.com.
Who is the administrator of Dunwoody Place?
Katrina Cohen is the administrator of Dunwoody Place.
How many beds does Dunwoody Place have?
Dunwoody Place has 133 beds.
Are there photos of Dunwoody Place?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Dunwoody Place in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Dunwoody Place?
Dunwoody Place is located at 1460 S Johnson Ferry Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319.
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