Summerset
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Atlanta, GA
Summerset
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Atlanta, GA
Overview of Summerset
Summerset is a 180-bed assisted living facility located in Atlanta, Georgia. Situated within Fulton County, the property coordinates standard senior housing alongside specialized memory support tracks and short-term rehabilitative therapies. The physical campus utilizes a natural light design and features family-style shared residential areas, enclosed courtyards with walking gardens, continuous backup power generators, and a gated perimeter security system.
State administrative profiles managed by the Georgia Department of Community Health document favorable regulatory performance over an eight-year tracking window, with the community averaging two deficiencies annually. While older field files note historical challenges, including a 2020 failure to report a serious injury and a 2023 resident injury linked to inadequate supervision in the dementia unit, recent state tracking shows a clear upward trend.
Past complaint audits occasionally substantiated localized infractions regarding medication administration, fall response times, and general personal care oversight. However, the property has successfully resolved these historical staffing issues, and its most recent comprehensive inspection on March 11, 2025, was finalized with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
Daily campus operations center around a 180-bed capacity framework where on-site culinary teams prepare chef-cooked meals and activity coordinators manage diverse recreational programs. Direct care employees handle routine medication passes, assist with mobility needs, and deliver specialized cognitive exercises for residents experiencing progressive dementia. Public regulatory registries show no active administrative fines, civil penalties, or operating license suspensions filed against the corporate entity.
Prospective residents evaluating regional memory care options can utilize this high-capacity property’s strong multi-year baseline of regulatory compliance to inform their choice. The community is engineered for seniors whose sponsors prefer a highly secure, feature-dense layout backed by recent error-free state surveys. Families are encouraged to schedule an on-site walkthrough, evaluate the physical staffing presence within the dedicated memory neighborhoods, and verify the current operational status of the backup safety generators with the facility manager before executing an admission contract.
180-bed community Rank #37 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 672 homes in Georgia. 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.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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
12 years in operation Rank #181 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 181st out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 7 / 100 Rank #765 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 765th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMarch 26, 2014
CountyFulton
Summerset is administered by Mr. Julius Willis.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Mack Willis, Owner
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Natural Light
Family-Style Living
Courtyards
Gardens
Walkways
Fountain
Goldfish Pond
Flowering Shrubbery
Trees
Chef-Cooked Meals
Continuous Power Generators
Gated Community
Specific ProgramsAssisted Living Program
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
16 deficiencies
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 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (24% below)
• Deficiencies per year (22% below)
• Total deficiencies (24% below)
• Deficiencies per year (22% below)
Latest Inspection
March 11, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 21 | This facility has 24% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (16 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 24% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 1.8 | 2.3 | This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.8 vs. GA avg 2.3).↓ 22% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on March 11, 2025, found no rule violations during the complaint investigation.
- The August 1, 2023, investigation substantiated five deficiencies including inadequate staffing and supervision in the memory care unit causing a resident injury.
- Prior complaints in 2024 and 2023 showed recurring issues with medication administration and resident care, but recent investigations found no violations.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Summerset | AL ADC MC RC | Atlanta | 180
Facility
180
GA AVG
88
Rank
#37 / 672 | No |
7
Facility
7
GA AVG
39
Rank
#765 / 873 | - | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
14
Rank
#181 / 670 | A+ | Mr. Julius Willis | 25 | 16
Facility
16
GA AVG
21
Rank
#357 / 574 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#233 / 574 |
| Orchard at Brookhaven | AL MC | Brookhaven | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
88
Rank
#194 / 672 | No |
58
Facility
58
GA AVG
39
Rank
#225 / 873 | Studio / 1 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#388 / 670 | - | Leslie Finkley | 8 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
21
Rank
#168 / 574 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#177 / 574 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Buckhead | AL MC | Atlanta | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
88
Rank
#194 / 672 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
GA AVG
39
Rank
#347 / 873 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
14
Rank
#164 / 670 | A | Clint Strickland | 18 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#104 / 574 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#104 / 574 |
| The Retreat at Cascade | AL MC RC | Atlanta | 92
Facility
92
GA AVG
88
Rank
#271 / 672 | No |
47
Facility
47
GA AVG
39
Rank
#347 / 873 | Studio / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
14
Rank
#620 / 670 | - | Vanessa Jones | 6 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
21
Rank
#142 / 574 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#142 / 574 |
| Canterbury Court | AL IL MC NH | Atlanta (Buckhead) | 73
Facility
73
GA AVG
88
Rank
#374 / 672 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
GA AVG
39
Rank
#137 / 873 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
14
Rank
#620 / 670 | - | Elizabeth Woltzen | 1 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 574 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 574 |
Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Summerset
Is Summerset in a walkable area?
Summerset has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the best email address for Summerset?
The team at Summerset can be reached at jmwillis@summersetalc.com.
Who is the administrator of Summerset?
Mr JULIUS WILLIS is the administrator of Summerset.
How many beds does Summerset have?
Summerset has 180 beds.
Are there photos of Summerset?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Summerset in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Summerset?
Summerset is located at 3711 Benjamin E Mays Drive Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331.
What is the phone number of Summerset?
(404) 691-4545 will put you in contact with the team at Summerset.
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