Best Senior Living in Dunwoody, GA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 senior living communities in Dunwoody, 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. 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.
Hammond Glen Retirement Community
IL
AL
Sandy Springs
24
Facility 24
GA AVG 93
Rank #136 / 138
No
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 42
Rank #79 / 243
1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
GA AVG 14
Rank #38 / 140
Bruce Johnson9
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #41 / 118
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #41 / 118
Somerby Sandy Springs Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Sandy Springs (Perimeter Center)
97
Facility 97
GA AVG 93
Rank #46 / 138
Yes
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 42
Rank #153 / 243
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 14
Rank #85 / 140
Sandra Doyle29
16
Facility 16
GA AVG 21
Rank #86 / 118
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #58 / 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
Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit I
IL
Sandy Springs
94
Facility 94
GA AVG 93
Rank #50 / 138
Yes
68
Facility 68
GA AVG 42
Rank #34 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 14
Rank #101 / 140
Shonda Brown15--
Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Dunwoody
-Yes
70
Facility 70
GA AVG 42
Rank #28 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
33
Facility 33
GA AVG 14
Rank #17 / 140
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Sanford Estates Gracious Retirement Living
IL
Roswell
-Yes
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 42
Rank #118 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living
IL
Peachtree Corners
-Yes
63
Facility 63
GA AVG 42
Rank #48 / 243
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
HearthSide Brookleigh
IL
Ne Atlanta (North Brookhaven)
-Yes
57
Facility 57
GA AVG 42
Rank #67 / 243
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Avana Uptown
IL
Ne Atlanta
-Yes
56
Facility 56
GA AVG 42
Rank #72 / 243
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Juniper Sandy Springs
IL
Sandy Springs
-Yes
74
Facility 74
GA AVG 42
Rank #19 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----

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 13 analyzed for Dunwoody. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Hammond Glen Retirement Community

Hammond Glen Retirement Community is an award-winning community in Sandy Springs, GA, offering independent living and personal care. With sophisticated and specially designed floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best suits their preferences. The community also strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles, helping with their chores and maintenance.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, residents enjoy an active and vibrant lifestyle. 24/7 dining is also available, ensuring residents have the finest dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. Here, pets are also welcome to accompany residents to prevent loneliness. The community has extensive amenities, including a library, a computer center, a billiards table, a movie theater, a hair salon, and a fitness center.

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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.

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Overview of Somerby Sandy Springs Senior Living

Nestled in the peaceful community of Sandy Springs, GA, the Somerby Sandy Springs Senior Living is a peculiar community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care programs. A wide range of accommodations with different floor plans tailored to the needs of its residents are provided to further enhance convenience and relaxation.

The community is dedicated to providing a set of above-and-beyond amenities and services, including a delectable full-service fine dining, a bistro and social cafe, a library, a media lounge, a salon/spa, a state-of-the-art health and wellness center. Other social activities packed with schedules also add a premium to maximize the living benefits in this beautiful place. At Somerby Sandy Springs Senior Living, seniors can acquire worthwhile experiences.

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Overview of Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit I

Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit I is an assisted living community located at 8480 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Serving the Fulton County region under the leadership of administrator Shonda Brown, the 94-bed residential senior facility has been in operation for six years.

The campus offers individual senior apartments arranged in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Dedicated property services include scheduled local transportation options, active fitness initiatives, and a rotating calendar of recreational programming. The community accommodates domestic pets.

Located in a neighborhood with a walk score of 68, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, allowing foot travel to several retail services while remaining reliant on vehicles or community transit for longer trips.

Prospective families and elder care managers can contact the Roswell Road administrative office directly to confirm current vacancy statuses, evaluate specific floor plans, or review personalized care pricing levels.

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Overview of Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community

Dunwoody Pines Retirement Community is a 198-apartment independent living community located at 4355 Georgetown Square in Dunwoody, DeKalb County, Georgia. Operated by Sunshine Retirement, a multi-location senior living organization, the community has delivered independent living for 33 years and ranks 83rd among 670 similar communities statewide; a reflection of its longevity in the market. The Better Business Bureau awards the community an A+ rating.

No medical assistance or memory care is provided; the community caters to residents who remain independent in activities of daily living. Monthly rent begins at $2,200.

The community offers three floor plans: studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units ranging from 435 to 945 square feet. Residents enjoy three daily chef-prepared meals tailored to dietary preferences, plus after-hours dining options. Housekeeping, maintenance, concierge, and utilities come bundled with rent. On-site staffing operates around the clock.

A Blue Zones-aligned wellness program encourages natural movement, stress reduction, purpose-driven living, healthy eating, and social bonds. The EZ Move program, facilitated through Sunshine Retirement’s platform, helps smooth the relocation process for incoming residents.

Recreation and social offerings span a fitness center, swimming pool, library, salon, barber, theater, billiards room, and walking paths. Respite care, rehabilitation services, private dining, religious services, and transportation support daily life. A robust activity calendar and community programs anchor resident engagement. Pets are permitted.

Recognized as one of Georgia’s best independent living communities, Dunwoody Pines fits active older adults seeking a social, amenity-rich environment with prepared meals and wellness programming.

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Overview of Juniper Sandy Springs

Juniper Sandy Springs is a blissful retreat in Sandy Springs, GA, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed comfort. On-site maintenance and dry cleaning services are available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness, especially with plenty of recreational spaces on-site. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, a clubhouse, a cabana, a courtyard, a game room, a pet play area, a business center, and a sun deck, creating the ideal setting for residents to live a blissful retirement.

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Overview of The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living

Located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, near Roswell, The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living is an independent living community about 2 miles from the city center. Residents live independently in private one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments within a mid-rise building. Floor plans range from about 725 to 1,100 square feet, giving residents several options based on their space needs and lifestyle.

Daily life is designed around convenience and an active lifestyle rather than personal care. The community provides transportation services along with fitness and recreation programs, making it easier for residents to stay active. Life enrichment programs, social activities, and on-site dining are also offered here.

Residents can relax in the community café, spend time in the spacious courtyard, or gather with neighbors in the lounge areas. Apartments are fully furnished, so residents can easily move to the community. Pets are welcome, allowing residents to keep a companion animal in their home.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 63, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops, restaurants, and services can be reached on foot. However, other errands and outings require a short drive. The combination of a walkable location and easy access to nearby Roswell can be a practical advantage for residents and visiting family.

Contact The Mansions at Sandy Springs Senior Independent Living

Overview of HearthSide Brookleigh

Make every moment count at HearthSide Brookleigh, a purposely built 62+ community in Atlanta, GA, offering independent living. The community has 121 cozy and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. Affordable housing programs are also available, ensuring those with low incomes can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences.

Residents have quick access to a variety of recreation and wellness opportunities with surrounding leisure sites and thriving local amenities. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available, ensuring residents have plenty of dining options according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has a fitness center, a media room, a pavilion with a grill, an art studio, a lounge, and serene gardens, ensuring residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Avana Uptown

2910 Clairmont Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30329
Overview of Avana Uptown

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Atlanta, GA, Avana Uptown is a distinguished community that offers independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With plenty of top-notch apartment features, residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections, especially with recreational spaces on-site. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, ensuring residents have a variety of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a gathering area, a resident lounge, a fitness room, a pool, and a Zen garden, perfect for residents’ relaxation.

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Overview of Lenox Summit Apartments

Experience a blissful retirement at Lennox Summit Apartments, an idyllic 62+ community in Atlanta, GA, offering independent living. The community has purposely built and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Residents also maintain their independence without hassles, with on-site maintenance and laundry spaces.

With leisure sites and plenty of local amenities, residents have quick access to their needs and wellness opportunities. Restaurants and fast-food chains are also available nearby, ensuring residents enjoy a variety of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to flourish in their golden years.

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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 Dunwoody at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 58/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Dunwoody, 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: 60The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Dunwoody, GA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Dunwoody, 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 13 senior living communities in Dunwoody, GA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, 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.