Medlock Gardens Senior Living
Medlock Gardens Senior Living
Forty-two beds on Medlock Road, 1.2 miles from the center of Decatur. Medlock Gardens Senior Living’s Walk Score of 77 means it is one of the more walkable assisted living addresses in Georgia; most errands are manageable on foot, and the surrounding neighborhood has real density. Serita Buchanan administers the facility, which has been running for 12 years.
A full-time licensed nurse is on-site at the address. The grounds have a rose garden and a full-service salon. It is not pet-friendly.
Medlock Gardens holds a Personal Care Home license from Georgia’s Department of Community Health, which regulates these facilities on a separate track from the federal CMS system. Medicare and Medicaid don’t apply here; placement is on private terms under state licensing. State inspections have historically touched on fire-safety systems.
At 42 beds, this is a small community. That scale tends to mean less institutional distance and more visibility for individual residents..
Medlock Gardens is a compact, walkable, state-licensed assisted living option in central Decatur, suited to families who want a small personal-care setting close to the city’s amenities and aren’t depending on CMS-administered benefits.
42-bed community Rank #552 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 552nd out of 664 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
12 years in operation Rank #183 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 671 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 77 / 100 Rank #34 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 870 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceMarch 2, 2014
CountyDekalb
Medlock Gardens Senior Living is administered by Serita Buchanan.
Email
neke@medlockgardens.com
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 2017 · 9 years of data
6 deficiencies
16 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 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 21 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (6 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 71% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 16 | 17 | This facility has had 6% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (16 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 6% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- Most recent inspection on March 21, 2025, found no deficiencies or rule violations during complaint investigation #GA50002230.
- A 2019 complaint investigation found unauthorized use of space heaters without fire safety authority approval.
- A 2017 complaint substantiated ongoing bed bug infestations despite repeated treatments, showing failure in pest control program.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Places of interest near Medlock Gardens Senior Living
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Decatur's city center to Medlock Gardens Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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| Decatur Christian Towers | IL | Decatur | 216
Facility
216
GA AVG
87
Rank
#17 / 664 | No |
77
Facility
77
GA AVG
39
Rank
#34 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | Santesha Harvey | - | - | - |
| The Holbrook Decatur | IL AL MC | Decatur (Mason Mill/Vistavia Hills) | 129
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129
GA AVG
87
Rank
#99 / 664 | Yes |
67
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GA AVG
39
Rank
#124 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 6
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6
GA AVG
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Rank
#446 / 671 | - | Fratina Boatman | 18 | 4
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21
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#184 / 483 | 0.2
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0.2
GA AVG
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| The Waterford at Decatur | IL MC | Decatur (Irvin Court) | 70
Facility
70
GA AVG
87
Rank
#390 / 664 | No |
43
Facility
43
GA AVG
39
Rank
#395 / 870 | Private Studio / Shared Apartment | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
14
Rank
#640 / 671 | A- | Todd Barker | 4 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 483 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 483 |
| Medlock Gardens Senior Living | IL | Decatur | 42
Facility
42
GA AVG
87
Rank
#552 / 664 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
GA AVG
39
Rank
#34 / 870 | - | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
14
Rank
#183 / 671 | - | Serita Buchanan | 16 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#229 / 483 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#164 / 483 |
| Clairmont Oaks | IL | Decatur (Great Lakes) | - | Yes |
84
Facility
84
GA AVG
39
Rank
#11 / 870 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Medlock Gardens Senior Living
Is Medlock Gardens Senior Living in a walkable area?
Medlock Gardens Senior Living has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Medlock Gardens Senior Living been in business?
Medlock Gardens Senior Living has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Medlock Gardens Senior Living?
Yes, Medlock Gardens Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Medlock Gardens Senior Living?
The team at Medlock Gardens Senior Living can be reached at neke@medlockgardens.com.
Who is the administrator of Medlock Gardens Senior Living?
Serita Buchanan is the administrator of Medlock Gardens Senior Living.
How many beds does Medlock Gardens Senior Living have?
Medlock Gardens Senior Living has 42 beds.
Has Medlock Gardens Senior Living had any deficiencies?
Medlock Gardens Senior Living has had 6 reported deficiencies since 2017 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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