Serene House of Care

Serene House of Care

Overview of Serene House of Care

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in the harmonious neighborhood of Skylane Drive, Riverdale, GA, Serene House of Care is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can rest assured of living a maintenance-free lifestyle with a respectful and well-trained team handling their daily living activities and household responsibilities. The community also fosters a bright and friendly environment for residents to adapt to their surroundings.

Elevate retirement with a full calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals catering to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need additional support to live comfortably in their golden years with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 4 Rank #422 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 422nd out of 426 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #295 / 426Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 295th out of 426 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
5 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #266 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 266th out of 466 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Home
CountyClayton

Ownership & Operating Entity

Serene House of Care is administered by Carolyn West.

Additional Services

2 services
Housekeeping Services
Transportation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Security Systems
Safety Systems
ActivitiesRecreational Activities
Specific ProgramsExercise Programs

Dining & Nutrition

This facility provides Dining Services.

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsPrivate / Shared Rooms
Building TypeSingle-story

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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 2021 · 5 years 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 1 inspection

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 2021 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. 025.0 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. 116.0 This facility has had 94% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (1 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 94% fewer

Places of interest near Serene House of Care

Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Riverdale's city center to Serene House of Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Clayton County

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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 Palms at Lake Spivey
AL
IL
Jonesboro
72
Facility 72
GA AVG 75
Rank #199 / 426
Yes-1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
GA AVG 11
Rank #77 / 426
A+Kendra Smith19
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #196 / 378
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #110 / 378
Jonesboro Assisted Living Center
AL
Jonesboro
45
Facility 45
GA AVG 75
Rank #325 / 426
No
47
Facility 47
GA AVG 38
Rank #170 / 466
-
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 11
Rank #48 / 426
A+Ms. Samantha Allen21
17
Facility 17
GA AVG 21
Rank #300 / 378
0.8
Facility 0.8
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #231 / 378
Jonesboro Assisted Living Center
AL
Jonesboro
45
Facility 45
GA AVG 75
Rank #325 / 426
No
47
Facility 47
GA AVG 38
Rank #170 / 466
-
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 11
Rank #48 / 426
A+Natalie Recasner---
Dalia Precious Memories Personal Care Home
AL
RESC
Riverdale
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 75
Rank #397 / 426
No
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 38
Rank #422 / 466
-
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #226 / 426
-Sofia Smith3
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 21
Rank #181 / 378
1.7
Facility 1.7
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 378
Serene House of Care
AL
Riverdale
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 75
Rank #422 / 426
No
31
Facility 31
GA AVG 38
Rank #266 / 466
Private / Shared Rooms
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 11
Rank #295 / 426
-Carolyn West1
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 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 Serene House of Care

Is Serene House of Care in a walkable area?

Serene House of Care has a walk score of 31. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Serene House of Care been in business?

Serene House of Care has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Serene House of Care?

No, Serene House of Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Serene House of Care?

Carolyn West is the administrator of Serene House of Care.

How many beds does Serene House of Care have?

Serene House of Care has 4 beds.

Has Serene House of Care had any deficiencies?

Serene House of Care has no reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

Are there photos of Serene House of Care?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Serene House of Care in the photo gallery on this page.

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