Arbor Terrace of Decatur
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Decatur, GA
Arbor Terrace of Decatur
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Decatur, GA
Overview of Arbor Terrace of Decatur
An elegant and luxurious home steeped in excellence, Arbor Terrace of Decatur has raised the standard of senior living. Their dedicated team of professional staff strives to provide care that is nothing short of extraordinary. The community practices a results-driven lifestyle that aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care seniors.
They offer an array of opportunities to be discovered–through its activities and programs, allowing for a mentally and physically stimulating environment for residents. Assisted living and memory care residents each receive specific care in terms of helping with daily living and memory care– that is, assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, and activities for physical and mental stimulation activities.
Types of Care at Arbor Terrace of Decatur
Assisted Living
Memory Care
90-bed community Rank #275 / 669Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 275th out of 669 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
12 years in operation Rank #154 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 44 / 100 Rank #388 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 388th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
AwardsBest of the Best by Argentum, Great Place to Work certified
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMarch 10, 2014
CountyDekalb
Arbor Terrace of Decatur is administrated by Ms Frances Woodward.
Does not accept Medicare
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Dining
Wellness Programs
Activities
Food DescriptionDining is vibrant, social, and full of flavor, with chef-prepared meals crafted with care.
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
14 deficiencies
19 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total inspections (90% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies per year (30% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
• Total inspections (90% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies per year (30% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
Latest Inspection
October 1, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 14 | 21 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (14 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 33% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 1.6 | 2.3 | This facility has 30% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.6 vs. GA avg 2.3).↓ 30% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.7 | 2.1 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.7 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 67% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 19 | 10 | This facility has 90% more total inspections than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (19 vs. GA avg 10).↑ 90% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 1, 2024, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections also generally found no rule violations, with complaint investigations consistently resulting in no cited issues. Prior reports from 2017 and 2018 noted deficiencies related to resident care, including inadequate wound care, improper transferring techniques, and use of physical restraints, as well as staff training and documentation shortcomings. One substantiated complaint in 2018 involved staff rough handling a resident, leading to termination of the employee, and another involved a resident injury related to physical restraints requiring hospital transfer. The facility’s inspection history shows improvement over time, with no deficiencies cited in recent complaint investigations or annual inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsDavid Stewart serves as Executive Director at Arbor Terrace of Decatur. With a nursing degree from DeKalb College and a lifelong career in long-term elderly care, he brings deep local roots and a heartfelt commitment to the community. David’s leadership is grounded in his extensive experience and passion for serving seniors in the Decatur area.
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Arbor Terrace of Decatur
Arbor Terrace Of Decatur 2 Bed
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1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Decatur's city center to Arbor Terrace of Decatur's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.29 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Select Specialty-Atlanta)
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Memory Care in Georgia
Arbor Terrace of Decatur is located in Decatur, Georgia.
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| Arbor Terrace of Decatur |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Decatur | 90 | No | 44 | Studio / 2 Bed | 12 | - | Ms Frances Woodward | 19 | 14 | 0.7 |
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Decatur (Irvin Court) | 70 | No | 43 | - | 1 | A- | - | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Arbor Terrace of Decatur
Is Arbor Terrace of Decatur in a walkable area?
Arbor Terrace of Decatur has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Who is the administrator of Arbor Terrace of Decatur?
Ms FRANCES WOODWARD is the administrator of Arbor Terrace of Decatur.
How many beds does Arbor Terrace of Decatur have?
Arbor Terrace of Decatur has 90 beds.
Are there photos of Arbor Terrace of Decatur?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Arbor Terrace of Decatur in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Arbor Terrace of Decatur?
(404) 795-7604 will put you in contact with the team at Arbor Terrace of Decatur.
What county is Arbor Terrace of Decatur located in?
Arbor Terrace of Decatur is in Dekalb County.
Is Arbor Terrace of Decatur Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Arbor Terrace of Decatur is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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