Generous Care Giving
Generous Care Giving
Generous Care Giving Personal Care Home is a trusted family-owned and operated community in Buford, GA, specializing in memory care. Those with cognitive conditions enjoy the highest quality of care with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also helps with daily living activities and household chores, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.
With a variety of stimulating programs and enriching activities, the community strives to enhance residents’ cognition. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. Medication management and transfer assistance are also available for residents’ convenience. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its exceptional services and nurturing environment.
6-bed community Rank #647 / 661Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 647th out of 661 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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
25 years in operation Rank #116 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 671 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #785 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 785th out of 838 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceSeptember 19, 2019
CountyGwinnett
Generous Care Giving is administered by Raymond Butler.
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
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
6 deficiencies
3 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:
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 25 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (6 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.0 | 1.5 | This facility has 33% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2 vs. GA avg 1.5).↑ 33% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 17 | This facility has had 82% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (3 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 82% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Places of interest near Generous Care Giving
3.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Buford's city center to Generous Care Giving'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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix at Lake Lanier | AL MC RC | Gainesville | 180
Facility
180
GA AVG
87
Rank
#37 / 661 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
GA AVG
41
Rank
#671 / 838 | Studio / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
GA AVG
14
Rank
#356 / 671 | - | Katrina Cohen | 21 | 34
Facility
34
GA AVG
21
Rank
#422 / 480 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#380 / 480 |
| The Retreat at Buford | AL MC | Buford | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
87
Rank
#271 / 661 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
41
Rank
#785 / 838 | - | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#532 / 671 | - | Anita Khan | 3 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 480 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 480 |
| Ivy Springs Senior Living Buford, LLC | AL MC | Buford | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
87
Rank
#271 / 661 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
41
Rank
#785 / 838 | - | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
14
Rank
#598 / 671 | - | Anita Khan | 4 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
21
Rank
#129 / 480 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#187 / 480 |
| Charter Senior Living of Buford | AL MC | Buford (Woodbriar East) | 64
Facility
64
GA AVG
87
Rank
#429 / 661 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
41
Rank
#785 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
14
Rank
#498 / 671 | - | Viktor Arvanitopolo | 6 | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
21
Rank
#316 / 480 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#409 / 480 |
| Generous Care Giving | AL | Buford | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
87
Rank
#647 / 661 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
41
Rank
#785 / 838 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
14
Rank
#116 / 671 | A+ | Raymond Butler | 3 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#231 / 480 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#409 / 480 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Generous Care Giving
Is Generous Care Giving in a walkable area?
Generous Care Giving has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Generous Care Giving been in business?
Generous Care Giving has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Generous Care Giving?
No, Generous Care Giving has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Generous Care Giving?
Raymond Butler is the administrator of Generous Care Giving.
How many beds does Generous Care Giving have?
Generous Care Giving has 6 beds.
Has Generous Care Giving had any deficiencies?
Generous Care Giving has had 6 reported deficiencies since 2019 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
Are there photos of Generous Care Giving?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Generous Care Giving in the photo gallery on this page.
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