The Piedmont at Buckhead
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Atlanta, GA

The Piedmont at Buckhead

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Atlanta, GA

Overview of The Piedmont at Buckhead

The Piedmont at Buckhead is a vibrant community for residents looking to find a community that feels like home. Adults and seniors can feel confident with the luxury independent living lifestyle they’ll be able to enjoy during their stay, and their families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in the best environment to retire. As the premier choice in Atlanta, management has ensured its residents an active and enhanced senior lifestyle.

The Piedmont at Buckhead offers a continuum of care in assisted living and integrated health care services, enriching residential living. Adults practice a resident-focused care plan that involves a range of fitness programs, scheduled outings, and engaging programs for holistic wellness.

Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #446 / 661Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 446th 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
11 years in operation Rank #216 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 216th 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #51 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceSeptember 12, 2014
CountyFulton

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Piedmont at Buckhead is administered by Jeffrey Whitten.

Contact Information

Contact The Piedmont at Buckhead

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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 3 deficiencies 13 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (84% 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. 0.21.27 This facility has 84% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.2 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 84% 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. 1316 This facility has had 19% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (13 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 19% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 618 - 834 / 951 - 1,504 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

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Parking Available

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Piedmont at Buckhead

Floor plan 1
2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
2 bedroom

Places of interest near The Piedmont at Buckhead

Address 7.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Atlanta's city center to The Piedmont at Buckhead's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Atlanta

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.
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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.
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.
Dunwoody Place
AL
RESC
Atlanta (Perimeter Center)
133
Facility 133
GA AVG 87
Rank #90 / 661
Yes
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 41
Rank #508 / 838
Studio
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 14
Rank #356 / 671
B-Katrina Cohen14
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 21
Rank #298 / 480
0.7
Facility 0.7
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #242 / 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-Kerr5
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 Barker3
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
AClint Strickland12
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 Whitten13
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

The Piedmont at Buckhead is located in Atlanta, 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 Piedmont at Buckhead

What neighborhood is The Piedmont at Buckhead in?

The Piedmont at Buckhead is in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta.

Is The Piedmont at Buckhead in a walkable area?

The Piedmont at Buckhead has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has The Piedmont at Buckhead been in business?

The Piedmont at Buckhead has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Piedmont at Buckhead?

Yes, The Piedmont at Buckhead allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for The Piedmont at Buckhead?

The team at The Piedmont at Buckhead can be reached at jeffrey.whitten@srg-llc.com.

Who is the administrator of The Piedmont at Buckhead?

Jeffrey Whitten is the administrator of The Piedmont at Buckhead.

How many beds does The Piedmont at Buckhead have?

The Piedmont at Buckhead has 60 beds.

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