Montclair Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Decatur, GA

Montclair Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Decatur, GA

Overview of Montclair Assisted Living

Montclair Assisted Living is a 45-bed senior community located at 2100 Clairmont Lake in Decatur, Georgia. Positioned 2.5 miles from downtown in DeKalb County, the facility coordinates long-term residential care, temporary respite stays, specialized memory care, and on-site clinical rehabilitation.

State administrative tracking records from the Georgia Department of Community Health highlight an unblemished modern compliance history. A state investigation in August 2025 reviewed three individual consumer intakes and found no valid rule violations. This flawless trajectory was maintained through their most recent comprehensive evaluation on October 14, 2025, which functioned as a joint re-licensure audit and complaint review, concluding with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

The community’s daily care philosophy follows the Eden Alternative model, which prioritizes participant choice and independence within a structured environment. On-site amenities incorporate a library, a beauty salon, an indoor swimming pool, a massage room, and secure outdoor courtyards. Licensed clinicians manage direct speech, physical, and occupational therapy tracks, while regular staff handle medication passes and help residents navigate activities of daily living.

Seniors who require transitional therapeutic oversight or specialized memory assistance can use this mid-sized residential setting to stabilize their wellness routines. Public registry directories lack any record of corporate fines, state enforcement actions, or operating restrictions, establishing a stable administrative background for incoming clients.

Interested individuals are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the clinical director to discuss personal therapy goals and review the complete October 2025 state compliance paperwork. This layout is engineered for residents whose sponsors want to combine ongoing physical rehabilitation with a validated record of safety adherence.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 45 Rank #407 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 407th out of 527 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #501 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 501st out of 549 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.
2 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #220 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 220th out of 701 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.
53 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceDecember 1, 2023
CountyDekalb

Ownership & Operating Entity

Montclair Assisted Living is administered by Juanita Gichana.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Nursing Services

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Branded ProgramsEden Alternative
Specific ProgramsHair Salon, Massage Therapy, Library, Indoor Pool, Outdoor Visiting Areas

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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 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
0 deficiencies 2 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2025 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 025 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 216 This facility has had 88% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (2 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 88% fewer

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Decatur's city center to Montclair Assisted Living'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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
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.
The Holbrook Decatur
AL
IL
MC
Decatur
129
Facility 129
GA AVG 81
Rank #62 / 527
Yes
67
Facility 67
GA AVG 40
Rank #100 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 12
Rank #350 / 549
Fratina Boatman18
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #184 / 478
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #110 / 478
Sunrise of Decatur
AL
MC
Decatur
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 81
Rank #124 / 527
Yes
69
Facility 69
GA AVG 40
Rank #85 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
Ms. Charmaine Hicks29
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 21
Rank #327 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 478
Arbor Terrace of Decatur
AL
MC
Decatur
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 81
Rank #189 / 527
Yes
44
Facility 44
GA AVG 40
Rank #313 / 701
Studio / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 12
Rank #128 / 549
David Stewart19
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 21
Rank #327 / 478
0.7
Facility 0.7
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #241 / 478
Montclair Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Lake Decatur
45
Facility 45
GA AVG 81
Rank #407 / 527
No
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 40
Rank #220 / 701
-
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 12
Rank #501 / 549
Juanita Gichana2
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Benton House of Decatur
AL
MC
RC
Decatur
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 81
Rank #501 / 527
No
52
Facility 52
GA AVG 40
Rank #234 / 701
-
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 12
Rank #261 / 549
Ms. Hollie Cufman2
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Montclair Assisted Living is located in LAKE DECATUR, 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 Montclair Assisted Living

Is Montclair Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Montclair Assisted Living has a walk score of 53. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has Montclair Assisted Living been in business?

Montclair Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Montclair Assisted Living?

No, Montclair Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Montclair Assisted Living?

The team at Montclair Assisted Living can be reached at juanita@montclaircp.org.

Who is the administrator of Montclair Assisted Living?

Juanita Gichana is the administrator of Montclair Assisted Living.

How many beds does Montclair Assisted Living have?

Montclair Assisted Living has 45 beds.

Has Montclair Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

Montclair Assisted Living has no reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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