Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Decatur, GA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 assisted living communities in Decatur, GA using GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in GA
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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. 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.
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.
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.
Benton House of Decatur
AL
MC
RC
Decatur
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 75
Rank #131 / 426
No
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 38
Rank #126 / 466
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 11
Rank #266 / 426
Ms. Hollie Curfman

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 11 analyzed for Decatur. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Benton House of Decatur

Benton House of Decatur provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Decatur, Georgia. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident remains in their apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. The combination of assisted living and memory care can suit someone whose care needs may grow without requiring a move to another community. The community has 90 beds.

A Walk Score of 53 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Residents may bring pets, and rehabilitation services, a salon, and raised garden beds are available within the community.

Chef prepared meals are served in main and private dining rooms, giving residents options for regular meals or more private occasions. Transportation is available for group activities, and a monthly activity calendar shows what is planned. Non denominational church services are also offered, and Ms Hollie Curfman serves as administrator.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Decatur, GA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Decatur, GA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Decatur, GA is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Decatur, GA?

Assisted living in Decatur, GA typically ranges from $4,300–$6,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Decatur, GA?

Assisted living facilities in Decatur, GA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Georgia?

Assisted living in Georgia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Georgia?

Assisted living in Georgia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Georgia Medicaid cover assisted living?

Georgia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Georgia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

Assisted Living in Decatur at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 55/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Decatur, GA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 66The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Decatur, GA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90