Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bethlehem, GA
Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bethlehem, GA
Overview of Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 64-bed residential community at 150 Gateway Lane in Bethlehem, Georgia. Managed by Heather Barnes, the facility serves Barrow County under a license active since February 2019. The property is located in a car-dependent area with a Walk Score of 22, making on-site transportation services necessary for most residents. Monthly rates for the community start at approximately $3,895.
Compliance documentation from the Georgia Department of Community Health reveals 17 total deficiencies since the facility’s 2019 opening, which is 19% lower than the state average. While earlier citations addressed staffing levels, medication management, and nutritional standards, recent regulatory performance has stabilized. A May 2025 complaint investigation resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, and the most recent full surveys show no new documented deficiencies.
A 24-hour team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provides clinical support, specifically managing medication oversight and dementia-related care. The service model integrates assisted living and specialized memory care alongside short-term respite options. Residential accommodations include oversized private suites, ranging from 360-square-foot studios to 480-square-foot deluxe units, though the facility maintains a no-pet policy.
Daily living is supported through regular housekeeping, laundry services, and a dining program that prepares home-cooked meals. Social engagement is facilitated through wellness programs and recreational activities designed to assist residents with cognitive decline. The campus emphasizes a secure setting, utilizing 24-hour monitoring and emergency response systems built into the private suites.
Interested individuals seeking an established memory care provider with private apartment options and improving regulatory scores may find this community appropriate. Families are encouraged to contact the administrator to verify current staffing levels during night shifts and discuss the specific transition plans for residents moving from assisted living to the secured memory care wing.
64-bed community Rank #438 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 438th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
7 years in operation Rank #388 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 388th 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: 22 / 100 Rank #617 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 617th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 22, 2019
CountyBarrow
Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is administered by Ms. Heather Barnes.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Email
info@westplan.com
Delicious Home-Cooked Meals
Enriching Social And Wellness Programs
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Starting Price$3,895 per month
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
17 deficiencies
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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (19% below)
• Deficiencies per year (20% below)
• Total deficiencies (19% below)
• Deficiencies per year (20% below)
Latest Inspection
May 22, 2025
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.
| 17 | 21 | This facility has 19% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (17 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 19% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 2.4 | 3 | This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2.4 vs. GA avg 3).↓ 20% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on May 22, 2025, found no deficiencies or rule violations in complaint investigations.
- A March 10, 2023 complaint investigation cited failure to provide well-balanced meals meeting nutritional needs for 4 of 6 sampled residents.
- The November 19, 2021 complaint investigation substantiated failures in staffing to prevent injury, nutrition, and reporting a serious resident fall resulting in death.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Oaks at Douglasville | AL MC RC | Douglasville | 90 | Yes | 28 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Residence at Oak Grove | AL IL MC | Thomasville | 84 | Yes | 42 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Magnolia Senior Living at Dawsonville | AL MC | Dawsonville | 84 | No | 18 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Benton House of Newnan | AL MC RC | Newnan | 80 | No | 4 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care | AL MC RC | Bethlehem | 64 | No | 22 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
Is Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?
Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Does Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care on this page.
What is the best email address for Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?
The team at Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care can be reached at info@westplan.com.
Who is the administrator of Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Ms HEATHER BARNES is the administrator of Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care.
How many beds does Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care have?
Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has 64 beds.
Are there photos of Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 138 Gateway Lane, Bethlehem, Ga 30620.0.
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