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Generous Care Giving
Generous Care Giving provides assisted living in Buford, GA, with help available for daily tasks while residents continue living in a private or semi-private room. The six-bed community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.
Private rooms give residents their own living space, while semi-private rooms may work for someone comfortable sharing a room. Raymond Butler serves as the administrator.
Community insights.
About this community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 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• Deficiencies per inspection (54% 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
| 6 | 25.0 | 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
| 2.0 | 1.3 | This facility has 54% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2 vs. GA avg 1.3).↑ 54% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 3 | 16.0 | This facility has had 81% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (3 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 81% 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-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.
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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
75
Rank
#10 / 426 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
GA AVG
38
Rank
#360 / 466 | Studio / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
GA AVG
11
Rank
#191 / 426 | - | Katrina Cohen | 21 | 34
Facility
34
GA AVG
21
Rank
#348 / 378 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#324 / 378 |
| The Retreat at Buford | AL MC | Buford | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
75
Rank
#131 / 426 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
38
Rank
#431 / 466 | - | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
11
Rank
#313 / 426 | - | Anita Khan | 3 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 378 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 378 |
| Ivy Springs Senior Living Buford, LLC | AL MC | Buford | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
75
Rank
#131 / 426 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
38
Rank
#431 / 466 | - | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
11
Rank
#368 / 426 | - | Anita Khan | 4 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
21
Rank
#106 / 378 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#163 / 378 |
| Charter Senior Living of Buford | AL MC | Buford (Woodbriar East) | 64
Facility
64
GA AVG
75
Rank
#249 / 426 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
38
Rank
#431 / 466 | Studio / 1 Bed | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
11
Rank
#295 / 426 | - | Viktor Arvanitopolo | 6 | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
21
Rank
#267 / 378 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#344 / 378 |
| Generous Care Giving | AL | Buford | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
75
Rank
#414 / 426 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
38
Rank
#431 / 466 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
11
Rank
#41 / 426 | A+ | Raymond Butler | 3 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#196 / 378 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#344 / 378 |
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
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 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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