The Retreat at Canton
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Canton, GA

The Retreat at Canton

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

Overview of The Retreat at Canton

Situated in the welcoming community of Canton, GA, The Retreat at Canton is a dedicated senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents are treated as members of the family which is a prominent practice. Luxurious accommodations with varying floor plans are specially designed to the primary needs of its residents. With its trained and supportive team, the community offers a caring and inclusive atmosphere that is necessary for continuing relaxation. As for its memory care services, the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood provides a safe and secure environment for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In terms of respite care, residents can avail a 60-day short-term stay.

With its exceptional amenities and services, residents can choose among a wide range of options including a full-service salon, courtyard, main and private dining room, resident garden, medication management, daily housekeeping, personal laundry and linen service, library, therapy, and many more. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with The Retreat at Canton.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 90 Rank #189 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th out of 527 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. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #350 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th out of 549 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.
6 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #278 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 278th out of 701 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
IssuanceFebruary 14, 2022
CountyCherokee

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Retreat at Canton is administered by Blake Watson.

Contact Information

Contact The Retreat at Canton

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 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
7 deficiencies 19 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 2020 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (72% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (69% 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. 725 This facility has 72% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (7 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 72% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.41.27 This facility has 69% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 69% 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. 1916 This facility has had 19% more total inspections than the Georgia average (19 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 19% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

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1
Suite
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1

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Retreat at Canton

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Places of interest near The Retreat at Canton

Address 5.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Canton's city center to The Retreat at Canton's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Canton

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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.
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.
The Phoenix at Union Hill
AL
IL
MC
RC
Canton
144
Facility 144
GA AVG 81
Rank #41 / 527
Yes
13
Facility 13
GA AVG 40
Rank #580 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 12
Rank #350 / 549
Nick Rowell16
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 21
Rank #212 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478
Cameron Hall of Canton
AL
MC
Canton
105
Facility 105
GA AVG 81
Rank #113 / 527
Yes
47
Facility 47
GA AVG 40
Rank #278 / 701
Studio / Suite
28
Facility 28
GA AVG 12
Rank #53 / 549
James Luffman38
18
Facility 18
GA AVG 21
Rank #365 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 478
The Retreat at Canton
AL
MC
RC
Canton
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 81
Rank #189 / 527
Yes
47
Facility 47
GA AVG 40
Rank #278 / 701
Studio / Suite
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 12
Rank #350 / 549
Blake Watson19
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 21
Rank #254 / 478
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #163 / 478
The Retreat at Jasper
AL
MC
RC
Jasper
80
Facility 80
GA AVG 81
Rank #235 / 527
Yes
24
Facility 24
GA AVG 40
Rank #483 / 701
Studio / Suite
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 12
Rank #350 / 549
-8
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #128 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478
Cherokee Angel Personal Care Home
AL
Canton
19
Facility 19
GA AVG 81
Rank #489 / 527
No
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 40
Rank #442 / 701
Private Rooms
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
Midelyn Louis5
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #154 / 478
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #219 / 478

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every GA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

The Retreat at Canton is located in Canton, 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 Retreat at Canton

Is The Retreat at Canton in a walkable area?

The Retreat at Canton has a walk score of 47. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has The Retreat at Canton been in business?

The Retreat at Canton has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Retreat at Canton?

Yes, The Retreat at Canton allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for The Retreat at Canton?

The team at The Retreat at Canton can be reached at blake.watson@phoenixsrliving.com.

Who is the administrator of The Retreat at Canton?

Blake Watson is the administrator of The Retreat at Canton.

How many beds does The Retreat at Canton have?

The Retreat at Canton has 90 beds.

How much does The Retreat at Canton cost per month?

Pricing at The Retreat at Canton starts at $4,250 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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