The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Marietta, GA

The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry

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

Overview of The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry

Part of the Phoenix Senior Living family, The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry is a senior living community in Marietta, Georgia. It offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Barrett Burns serves as the administrator. The 66-bed community has studio residences and has been serving residents for 4 years.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 45, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car. The community is about 8.7 miles from downtown Marietta and approximately 4.3 miles from Northside Hospital Atlanta, giving residents convenient access to nearby hospital care.

Residents have access to transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, nutritional support, and a variety of social and engaging activities. Staff members receive specialized memory care training to better support residents living with memory-related conditions. Licensed physicians and other healthcare professionals are available on-site to assist with daily care needs.

State inspections have reviewed a range of complaint-related matters over the years, including admission practices and staff conduct toward residents. Overall, the inspection history reflects routine complaint investigations rather than a pattern of recurring safety concerns. Families touring The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry should ask how the community manages these areas as part of its daily operations.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 66 Rank #414 / 661Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 414th out of 661 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #532 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 532nd out of 671 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.
4 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #371 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 371st out of 838 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
IssuanceNovember 6, 2021
CountyCobb

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry is administered by Barrett Burns.

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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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 3 deficiencies 9 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 2021 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (76% 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. 325 This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 88% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.31.27 This facility has 76% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.3 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 76% 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. 916 This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (9 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry

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Places of interest near The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry

Address 8.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Marietta's city center to The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.29 miles to nearest hospital (Northside Hospital Atlanta)

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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.

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 87
Rank #23 / 661
No
65
Facility 65
GA AVG 41
Rank #146 / 838
-
22
Facility 22
GA AVG 14
Rank #131 / 671
-Mr. Joseph Vanhorn, Jr.7
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 480
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 480
Winnwood Retirement Community
AL
IL
RC
Marietta
70
Facility 70
GA AVG 87
Rank #388 / 661
Yes
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 41
Rank #11 / 838
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 14
Rank #290 / 671
-Terry Norman12
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 480
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 480
The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry
AL
MC
RC
Marietta
66
Facility 66
GA AVG 87
Rank #414 / 661
Yes
45
Facility 45
GA AVG 41
Rank #371 / 838
Studio
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 14
Rank #532 / 671
-Barrett Burns9
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #155 / 480
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 480
Oaks at Towne Lake
AL
MC
RC
Woodstock
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 87
Rank #556 / 661
No
52
Facility 52
GA AVG 41
Rank #291 / 838
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 14
Rank #184 / 671
A+Laura Aranda14
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 480
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #92 / 480
Parc at Piedmont East Cobb
AL
IL
RESC
Marietta
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 87
Rank #556 / 661
Yes
44
Facility 44
GA AVG 41
Rank #385 / 838
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 14
Rank #116 / 671
B-Bradley Bickford4
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 480
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 480

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry 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 The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry

Is The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry in a walkable area?

The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry been in business?

The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry?

Yes, The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry?

Barrett Burns is the administrator of The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry.

How many beds does The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry have?

The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry has 66 beds.

Has The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry had any deficiencies?

The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry has had 3 reported deficiencies since 2021 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

Are there photos of The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry?

Yes — there are 6 photos of The Phoenix at Johnson Ferry in the photo gallery on this page.

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