Orchard at Athens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Athens, GA
Orchard at Athens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Athens, GA
Overview of Orchard at Athens
Orchard at Athens is a stunning sanctuary nestled in Athens that boasts exquisite surroundings. Offering an intimate and home-like atmosphere, assisted living and memory care residents will undoubtedly receive a fulfilling and enriching experience that completes a sense of belonging. A personalized care approach creates a senior living experience tailored to the unique needs of each individual, cultivating growth and independence while receiving daily support.
Orchard at Athens provides an innovative approach to solutions to senior care; they ensure comfort is delivered with various services and amenities that help residents maintain an active day-to-day living supported by a vibrant lifestyle. From delicious home-cooked meals to specialized programs and activities, residents will love the features that ensure they live conveniently and stress-free.
110-bed community Rank #153 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd out of 664 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
6 years in operation Rank #446 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 446th out of 671 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: 42 / 100 Rank #413 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 413th out of 870 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceJuly 3, 2022
CountyClarke
Orchard at Athens is administered by Leslie Finkley.
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Courtyard
Arts & Crafts
Movie Theater
Salon
Pet Friendly
Main Street
Solarium
Tavern
Sweet Shop
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 2020 · 6 years of data
5 deficiencies
17 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 2020 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% 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.
| 5 | 21 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (5 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 1.2 | This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.3 vs. GA avg 1.2).↓ 75% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 17 | 17 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Georgia average (17 vs. GA avg 17).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- April 24, 2025 complaint investigation found no rule violations and closed with no deficiencies cited.
- March 26, 2025 inspection substantiated a complaint for failing to provide required annual continuing education for 2 of 5 staff reviewed.
- Multiple complaint investigations from 2023 to 2024 found no rule violations, showing consistent resolution of complaints without deficiencies.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 370 / 385 / 400 / 475 / 540 / 625 / 680 / 715 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Orchard at Athens
Places of interest near Orchard at Athens
3.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Athens's city center to Orchard at Athens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Athens
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.
| Orchard at Athens | AL MC | Athens | 110
Facility
110
GA AVG
87
Rank
#153 / 664 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
GA AVG
39
Rank
#413 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
14
Rank
#446 / 671 | Leslie Finkley | 17 | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
21
Rank
#212 / 483 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#129 / 483 |
| Arbor Terrace of Athens | AL MC | Athens (Georgia Square Mall) | 75
Facility
75
GA AVG
87
Rank
#350 / 664 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
GA AVG
39
Rank
#357 / 870 | Studio / Suite | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
14
Rank
#183 / 671 | Dyana Roberts | 23 | 19
Facility
19
GA AVG
21
Rank
#370 / 483 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#264 / 483 |
| Oaks at Cedar Shoals | AL MC RC | Athens (Park East) | 50
Facility
50
GA AVG
87
Rank
#486 / 664 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
GA AVG
39
Rank
#312 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#529 / 671 | Christina Sorrells | 5 | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
21
Rank
#281 / 483 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#405 / 483 |
| Lanier Gardens In Athens | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Athens (Riverhill Drive) | - | Yes |
61
Facility
61
GA AVG
39
Rank
#188 / 870 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Whispering Pines Personal Care Home | AL RESC | Athens (Park East) | - | Yes |
23
Facility
23
GA AVG
39
Rank
#597 / 870 | - | 23
Facility
23
GA AVG
14
Rank
#127 / 671 | Ms. Susan Snead | 9 | 31
Facility
31
GA AVG
21
Rank
#415 / 483 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#459 / 483 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
Orchard at Athens is located in Athens, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard at Athens
Is Orchard at Athens in a walkable area?
Orchard at Athens has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Orchard at Athens been in business?
Orchard at Athens has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Orchard at Athens?
Yes, Orchard at Athens allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Orchard at Athens?
The team at Orchard at Athens can be reached at lfinkley@orchardseniorliving.com.
Who is the administrator of Orchard at Athens?
Leslie Finkley is the administrator of Orchard at Athens.
How many beds does Orchard at Athens have?
Orchard at Athens has 110 beds.
Are there photos of Orchard at Athens?
Yes — there are 30 photos of Orchard at Athens in the photo gallery on this page.
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