Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
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.
Community insights.
About this community
Summerset is administered by Mr. Julius Willis.
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.
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• Total deficiencies (36% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (53% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 16 | 25 | This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (16 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 36% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.6 | 1.27 | This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.6 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 53% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 25 | 16 | 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 |
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9.6 miles from city center
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Summerset | AL ADC MC RC | Sw Atlanta | 180
Facility
180
GA AVG
87
Rank
#37 / 661 | No |
7
Facility
7
GA AVG
41
Rank
#760 / 838 | - | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
14
Rank
#184 / 671 | A+ | Mr. Julius Willis | 25 | 16
Facility
16
GA AVG
21
Rank
#345 / 480 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#220 / 480 |
| Heartis Buckhead Senior Living | AL IL MC | Ne Atlanta (Buckhead) | 132
Facility
132
GA AVG
87
Rank
#92 / 661 | No |
84
Facility
84
GA AVG
41
Rank
#11 / 838 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#532 / 671 | C+ | Lisa Robinson-Kerr | 5 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 480 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 480 |
| The Retreat at Sandy Springs | AL MC RC | Sandy Springs (Hightower Office Park) | 123
Facility
123
GA AVG
87
Rank
#112 / 661 | No |
54
Facility
54
GA AVG
41
Rank
#268 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
14
Rank
#622 / 671 | - | Tammie Barker | 3 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 480 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 480 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Buckhead | AL MC | Atlanta | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
87
Rank
#190 / 661 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
GA AVG
41
Rank
#346 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
14
Rank
#165 / 671 | A | Clint Strickland | 12 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 480 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#92 / 480 |
| The Piedmont at Buckhead | AL IL MC | Atlanta (Buckhead) | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#446 / 661 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
GA AVG
41
Rank
#51 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11
Facility
11
GA AVG
14
Rank
#216 / 671 | - | Jeffrey Whitten | 13 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
21
Rank
#155 / 480 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#110 / 480 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
Summerset is located in SW ATLANTA, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
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.
How long has Summerset been in business?
Summerset has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Summerset?
No, Summerset has a no-pet policy.
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.
Has Summerset had any deficiencies?
Summerset has had 16 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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