Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
The Retreat at Sandy Springs
The Retreat at Sandy Springs offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Sandy Springs, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The community has 123 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 54 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently. Tammie Barker serves as the administrator, and The Retreat at Sandy Springs may be a good fit for a family seeking short-term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.
Community insights.
About this community
The Retreat at Sandy Springs is administered by Tammie Barker.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 0 deficiencies 3 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 2025 vs. Georgia state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 25.0 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 16.0 | This facility has had 81% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (3 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 81% fewer |
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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-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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
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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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| Dunwoody Place | AL RESC | Atlanta (Perimeter Center) | 133
Facility
133
GA AVG
75
Rank
#28 / 426 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
GA AVG
38
Rank
#254 / 466 | Studio | 8
Facility
8
GA AVG
11
Rank
#191 / 426 | B- | Katrina Cohen | 14 | 10
Facility
10
GA AVG
21
Rank
#251 / 378 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#209 / 378 |
| Heartis Buckhead Senior Living | AL IL MC | Ne Atlanta (Buckhead) | 132
Facility
132
GA AVG
75
Rank
#30 / 426 | No |
84
Facility
84
GA AVG
38
Rank
#5 / 466 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
11
Rank
#313 / 426 | C+ | Lisa Robinson-Kerr | 5 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 378 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 378 |
| The Retreat at Sandy Springs | AL MC RC | Sandy Springs (Hightower Office Park) | 123
Facility
123
GA AVG
75
Rank
#43 / 426 | No |
54
Facility
54
GA AVG
38
Rank
#122 / 466 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
11
Rank
#384 / 426 | - | Tammie Barker | 3 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 378 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 378 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Buckhead | AL MC | Atlanta | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
75
Rank
#83 / 426 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
GA AVG
38
Rank
#170 / 466 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
11
Rank
#79 / 426 | A | Clint Strickland | 12 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#76 / 378 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#76 / 378 |
| Canterbury Court | AL IL MC NH SNF | Atlanta (Buckhead) | 73
Facility
73
GA AVG
75
Rank
#196 / 426 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
GA AVG
38
Rank
#63 / 466 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
11
Rank
#384 / 426 | - | Elizabeth Woltzen | 1 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 378 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 378 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other GA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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Assisted Living in Georgia
The Retreat at Sandy Springs is located in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Retreat at Sandy Springs
What neighborhood is The Retreat at Sandy Springs in?
The Retreat at Sandy Springs is in the Hightower Office Park neighborhood of GA 30350.
Is The Retreat at Sandy Springs in a walkable area?
The Retreat at Sandy Springs has a walk score of 54. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has The Retreat at Sandy Springs been in business?
The Retreat at Sandy Springs has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Retreat at Sandy Springs?
No, The Retreat at Sandy Springs has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of The Retreat at Sandy Springs?
Tammie Barker is the administrator of The Retreat at Sandy Springs.
How many beds does The Retreat at Sandy Springs have?
The Retreat at Sandy Springs has 123 beds.
Has The Retreat at Sandy Springs had any deficiencies?
The Retreat at Sandy Springs has no reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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