The Heritage of Marietta
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Marietta, GA
The Heritage of Marietta
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Marietta, GA
The Heritage of Marietta under Henrietta Essel’s administration is a 75-bed assisted living community in Marietta, Georgia. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The home on Powder Springs Road in Cobb County provides a welcoming environment for seniors needing support with daily living activities and medical management.
Operating for seven years, the facility operates with a focus on resident independence balanced with professional support. It offers a Concierge Medicine program that connects occupants with private physicians, reducing the need for outside appointments and streamlining healthcare coordination. This integrated approach lets residents receive medical oversight without the complexity of coordinating separate providers. Daily life centers on structured activities designed to encourage creativity, skill-building, and socialization among occupants. Memory care residents get specialized attention as part of the home’s dedicated programming. Respite care is offered for families needing short-term support. The Marietta location scores 51 for walkability, meaning some errands and amenities are accessible on foot, while most trips involve a quick drive. The neighborhood offers a blend of nearby services, making it reasonably convenient for visiting family and residents who can venture out. Pets aren’t allowed.
For specific details on floor plans, room types, availability, and pricing, families are encouraged to directly contact the facility.
75-bed community Rank #350 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
7 years in operation Rank #392 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 392nd 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: 51 / 100 Rank #301 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 301st 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceMarch 26, 2019
CountyCobb
The Heritage of Marietta is administered by Henrietta Essel.
Pets not allowed
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 2019 · 7 years of data
6 deficiencies
16 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 2019 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% 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.
| 6 | 21 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (6 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.4 | 1.2 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. GA avg 1.2).↓ 67% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 16 | 17 | This facility has had 6% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (16 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 6% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- May 28, 2024 inspection found one deficiency for failure to ensure timely response to emergency call lights affecting 2 of 5 residents, with equipment outages and reliance on staff phones.
- March 8, 2022 complaint substantiated two deficiencies for medication administration failures, including lack of timely refills and failure to notify physician, causing interruption of prescribed pain medication.
- March 4, 2022 compliance inspection cited two deficiencies for lack of licensed administrator and failure to initiate CPR for a resident who later died.
Places of interest near The Heritage of Marietta
5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Marietta's city center to The Heritage of Marietta's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.56 miles to nearest hospital (Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center)
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Compare Assisted Living around Marietta
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.
| Sterling Estates of West Cobb Retirement Community | AL IL MC RC | Marietta | 175
Facility
175
GA AVG
87
Rank
#42 / 664 | No |
31
Facility
31
GA AVG
39
Rank
#522 / 870 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#529 / 671 | - | Deana Harris | 7 | -
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-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
| The Solana East Cobb | AL MC | Marietta | 120
Facility
120
GA AVG
87
Rank
#118 / 664 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
GA AVG
39
Rank
#224 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#392 / 671 | - | Shevon Phillips | 13 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
21
Rank
#154 / 483 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#110 / 483 |
| The Heritage of Marietta | AL MC RC | Marietta | 75
Facility
75
GA AVG
87
Rank
#350 / 664 | No |
51
Facility
51
GA AVG
39
Rank
#301 / 870 | - | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#392 / 671 | - | Henrietta Essel | 16 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#229 / 483 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#164 / 483 |
| Winnwood Retirement Community | AL IL RC | Marietta (Whitlock Avenue Historic District) | 70
Facility
70
GA AVG
87
Rank
#390 / 664 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
GA AVG
39
Rank
#11 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#287 / 671 | - | Terry Norman | 12 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
| Oaks at Towne Lake | AL MC RC | Woodstock | 40
Facility
40
GA AVG
87
Rank
#558 / 664 | No |
52
Facility
52
GA AVG
39
Rank
#292 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
14
Rank
#183 / 671 | A+ | Laura Aranda | 14 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 483 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#92 / 483 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
The Heritage of Marietta is located in Marietta, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Heritage of Marietta
Is The Heritage of Marietta in a walkable area?
The Heritage of Marietta has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has The Heritage of Marietta been in business?
The Heritage of Marietta has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Heritage of Marietta?
No, The Heritage of Marietta has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for The Heritage of Marietta?
The team at The Heritage of Marietta can be reached at hessel@serenityempire.com.
Who is the administrator of The Heritage of Marietta?
Henrietta Essel is the administrator of The Heritage of Marietta.
How many beds does The Heritage of Marietta have?
The Heritage of Marietta has 75 beds.
Are there photos of The Heritage of Marietta?
Yes — there are 9 photos of The Heritage of Marietta in the photo gallery on this page.
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