Best Senior Living in Atlanta, GA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 71 senior living communities in Atlanta, GA using GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior 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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Heartis Buckhead Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Ne Atlanta (Buckhead)
132
Facility 132
GA AVG 93
Rank #20 / 138
No
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 42
Rank #3 / 243
1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 14
Rank #113 / 140
Lisa Robinson-Kerr5
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 118
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 118
The Piedmont at Buckhead
IL
AL
MC
Atlanta (Buckhead)
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 93
Rank #89 / 138
Yes
74
Facility 74
GA AVG 42
Rank #19 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 14
Rank #57 / 140
Jeffrey Whitten13
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #35 / 118
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #24 / 118
Canterbury Court
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Atlanta (Buckhead)
73
Facility 73
GA AVG 93
Rank #69 / 138
Yes
66
Facility 66
GA AVG 42
Rank #42 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 14
Rank #127 / 140
Elizabeth Woltzen1
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 118
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 118
Corso Atlanta
IL
AL
MC
Atlanta (Buckhead)
307
Facility 307
GA AVG 93
Rank #2 / 138
Yes
51
Facility 51
GA AVG 42
Rank #87 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 14
Rank #113 / 140
Benita Watts12
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #30 / 118
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #24 / 118
Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs
IL
AL
Ne Atlanta
24
Facility 24
GA AVG 93
Rank #136 / 138
No
80
Facility 80
GA AVG 42
Rank #8 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 14
Rank #68 / 140
Cliff Pepper9
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #17 / 118
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #17 / 118
Westminster Commons
IL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Ne Atlanta (Midtown Atlanta)
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 93
Rank #136 / 216
No
93
Facility 93
GA AVG 42
Rank #2 / 222
Private Rooms
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 14
Rank #86 / 198
Jenna Abbott521532.9
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation
IL
NH
SNF
N.e. Atlanta (Grant Park)
186
Facility 186
GA AVG 93
Rank #23 / 216
No
83
Facility 83
GA AVG 42
Rank #4 / 222
-
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 14
Rank #31 / 198
Kimnie Bennett641842.9
Renaissance on Peachtree
IL
AL
RC
Atlanta
70
Facility 70
GA AVG 93
Rank #73 / 138
Yes
66
Facility 66
GA AVG 42
Rank #42 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 14
Rank #64 / 140
Raphael Fleuristal22
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 21
Rank #66 / 118
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #41 / 118
Fountainview Ctr for Alzheimer
IL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
E Atlanta (Briarcliff Heights)
120
Facility 120
GA AVG 93
Rank #72 / 216
No
80
Facility 80
GA AVG 42
Rank #9 / 222
-
54
Facility 54
GA AVG 14
Rank #8 / 198
Mr. Teddy Watts27391.4
Bonterra Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Atlanta (River Park)
118
Facility 118
GA AVG 93
Rank #80 / 216
No
56
Facility 56
GA AVG 42
Rank #87 / 222
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
39
Facility 39
GA AVG 14
Rank #73 / 198
Malik Hakeem581562.7

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other GA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 71 analyzed for Atlanta. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Heartis Buckhead Senior Living

Conveniently located near Piedmont Atlanta in Atlanta, GA, Heartis Buckhead Senior Living is a welcoming community that offers independent living. Featuring beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with the community’s maintenance and concierge services.

With recreation sites and delightful local amenities nearby, residents have easy access to a variety of leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents also enjoy plenty of dining options with the community’s proximity to many restaurants. Other on-site amenities include a fitness center, a pool, a game room, a movie theater, and a sundeck, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

Starting Price $3,995/Month

Contact Heartis Buckhead Senior Living

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.

Contact The Piedmont at Buckhead

Overview of Canterbury Court

If you’re seeking for a community with a solid reputation in offering seniors high-quality care and services, Canterbury Court is the ideal one for you. The community offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, so there is never a dull time for their residents. With attractive communal areas that promote socialization and contact among residents, the facility is exceptionally clean and well-maintained. Each resident is provided with a tailored care plan that takes into consideration their unique needs, preferences, and medical problems. This makes sure that every resident gets the right amount and type of care. 

A chapel for weekly services and quiet reflection, multiple dining choices, a wildlife sanctuary, areas surrounded by lush greenery, a library, fitness classes with a trainer, a woodworking shop, a pool, spacious social areas, a beauty and barber shop, and so much more. The facility also ensures the residents’ safety through their gated and secured resident parking, an emergency response and check-in system, and scheduled transportation services, and the list goes on.

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Overview of Corso Atlanta

Corso Atlanta sits at 3200 Howell Mill Rd in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, a mid-rise community with 307 beds and four years of operating history. It runs three care tracks simultaneously: assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Benita Watts is the administrator. The minimum age is 65.

Floor plans run from studio to two-bedroom, and the unit list includes details that signal a higher-end positioning: private front doors, private patios, full-size washer and dryer hookups, and weekly housekeeping. Residents also get access to club amenities through the Flourish Enrich Membership and a specially designed activity program. Three meals a day come with multiple dining venue options. Outdoor courtyards are available and described as secured. Pets are permitted.

On the care side, memory care is offered on-site, which matters for families planning around cognitive decline. State inspections have tended to center on medication management and environmental safety, rather than direct resident care.

The walkability score is 51, moderately walkable, meaning some errands work on foot, but a car remains practical for most needs.

At 307 beds, Corso Atlanta is a large community by regional standards. That scale tends to correlate with a broader amenity set and more structured programming, which is consistent with what the profile shows. For families looking for a well-appointed, multi-care-level option in Buckhead with room to age in place, this community is worth a direct look.

Contact Corso Atlanta

Overview of Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs

Live your best years at Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs, a top-notch community in Atlanta, GA, offering independent living. Those 62+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with the community’s specially designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans. With a 24-hour services desk and service coordinators, residents have a maintenance-free living.

Residents can easily access their necessities and leisure opportunities with public transportation and delightful local amenities nearby. A variety of restaurants are in proximity, ensuring residents enjoy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. A physical therapist is also available on-site to improve residents’ living experiences. The community has a media center, a fitness center, a library, a computer center, and garden spaces, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

Contact Campbell-Stone Sandy Springs

Overview of Westminster Commons

Westminster Commons is an excellent care provider in Atlanta, GA, providing residents with top-notch short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing care. Residents here can maintain their well-being and peace of mind knowing that an exceptional care team is available 24/7 to offer them assistance and attend to their emergencies. With physical, occupational, and speech therapy services available on-site, residents are well-equipped to get back on their feet as quickly as possible and maintain their overall functioning.

Residents living with the challenges of dementia are given personalized care plans tailored to make their lives more comfortable and much easier. To ensure residents are well-cared for even in the final phase of their lives, the community also provides compassionate hospice care services to help them spend their later years comfortably and pain-free. At Westminster Commons, they are committed to providing every resident with care and support as unique as them.

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Overview of Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation

Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation provides nursing home care and skilled nursing support in Atlanta, Georgia. Structured around short-term recovery, the facility utilizes an interdisciplinary care team of physicians, nurses, and therapists to help residents regain independence and transition back home.

Administrator Kimnie Bennett manages the 186-bed facility, which offers an expanded physical layout and daily program capacity. Staffing records log an average of 2 hours and 59 minutes of hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident daily. Coverage options include Medicare for short-term post-hospital rehabilitation as well as direct private pay arrangements.

Families looking for short-term rehabilitation or transitional nursing care can contact Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation to check bed availability, confirm accepted insurance plans, or schedule a tour of the area.

Contact Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation

Overview of Renaissance on Peachtree

Renaissance on Peachtree offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Atlanta, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care is a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of independent living and assisted living may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time, since changing care levels can take place within the same community. Renaissance on Peachtree has 70 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts, giving residents a choice between a single room and a larger living arrangement. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Raphael Fleuristal serves as the administrator.

Contact Renaissance on Peachtree

Overview of Fountainview Ctr for Alzheimer

Fountainview Ctr for Alzheimer provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Atlanta, Georgia. Memory care offers a supervised setting for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

This range suits a resident with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia whose care needs require specialized support. Located in the Briarcliff Heights neighborhood, the community has 120 beds. A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for an eligible stay. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support recovery during a temporary stay, while the in house physician and geriatric psychiatrist provide medical and behavioral health support on site; the community also offers the “The Right Place, The Right Time, The Right Care” program. Mr Teddy Watts serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Bonterra Transitional Care and Rehabilitation

Bonterra Transitional Care and Rehabilitation is a distinct community, set in the thriving neighborhood of Atlanta, GA, that offers post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With a continuum of care, the community strives to accommodate a wide range of conditions to ensure residents receive the utmost care and attention they deserve. A compassionate and highly trained team attends to residents’ special needs around the clock to ensure their comfort and safety.

A jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and engaging events is conducted so residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. Dietitian-approved meals are also provided to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers therapy and clinical services to enhance residents’ living condition. Have the finest retirement experience while receiving the highest quality of care from a specially trained team.

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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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Senior Living in Atlanta at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 55/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Atlanta, 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: 120The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Atlanta, GA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Atlanta, GA

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 71 senior living communities in Atlanta, GA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Atlanta, GA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Atlanta, GA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior living communities in Atlanta, GA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.