Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Marietta, GA

Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Marietta, GA

Overview of Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community

Spend your golden years at Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community, an exceptional community in Marietta, GA, offering independent living and assisted living. Residents can maintain their independence with specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to their comfort and convenience. Those needing assistance also receive top-notch care from a kind and compassionate team.

Recreation spaces and various local amenities are available nearby, providing residents with leisure and wellness opportunities. With delightful dining options, residents have the finest dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind amidst the community’s vibrant and friendly environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 110 Rank #98 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #152 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd 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.
11 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #614 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 614th 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceApril 21, 2015
CountyCobb

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community is administered by Marshall Gill.

Contact Information

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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 2017 · 9 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.
62 deficiencies 25 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 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (148% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (97% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 6225 This facility has 148% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (62 vs. GA avg 25).↑ 148% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.51.27 This facility has 97% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2.5 vs. GA avg 1.27).↑ 97% worse

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. 2516 This facility has had 56% more total inspections than the Georgia average (25 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 56% more

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Beauty Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Wellness Programs

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Swimming Pool

Places of interest near Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community

Address 7.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Marietta's city center to Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community'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.
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.
Atherton Place
AL
MC
Marietta
200
Facility 200
GA AVG 81
Rank #14 / 527
No
65
Facility 65
GA AVG 40
Rank #118 / 701
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22
Facility 22
GA AVG 12
Rank #77 / 549
-Mr. Joseph Vanhorn, Jr.7
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Marietta (Lower Roswell Road Southeast)
110
Facility 110
GA AVG 81
Rank #98 / 527
No
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 40
Rank #614 / 701
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 12
Rank #152 / 549
-Marshall Gill25
62
Facility 62
GA AVG 21
Rank #450 / 478
2.5
Facility 2.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #429 / 478
Winnwood Retirement Community
AL
IL
RC
Marietta
70
Facility 70
GA AVG 81
Rank #283 / 527
Yes
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 40
Rank #10 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
-Terry Norman12
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Oaks at Towne Lake
AL
MC
RC
Woodstock
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 81
Rank #427 / 527
No
52
Facility 52
GA AVG 40
Rank #234 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 12
Rank #128 / 549
A+Laura Aranda14
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 478
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #92 / 478
Parc at Piedmont East Cobb
AL
IL
RESC
Marietta
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 81
Rank #427 / 527
Yes
44
Facility 44
GA AVG 40
Rank #313 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 12
Rank #66 / 549
B-Bradley Bickford4
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community is located in Marietta, 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 Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community

What neighborhood is Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community in?

Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community is in the Lower Roswell Road Southeast neighborhood of Marietta.

Is Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community been in business?

Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community?

No, Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community?

Marshall Gill is the administrator of Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community.

How many beds does Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community have?

Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community has 110 beds.

Has Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community had any deficiencies?

Sterling Estates of East Cobb Retirement Community has had 62 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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