Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

Overview of Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care

Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 64-bed residential community at 150 Gateway Lane in Bethlehem, Georgia. Managed by Heather Barnes, the facility serves Barrow County under a license active since February 2019. The property is located in a car-dependent area with a Walk Score of 22, making on-site transportation services necessary for most residents. Monthly rates for the community start at approximately $3,895.

Compliance documentation from the Georgia Department of Community Health reveals 17 total deficiencies since the facility’s 2019 opening, which is 19% lower than the state average. While earlier citations addressed staffing levels, medication management, and nutritional standards, recent regulatory performance has stabilized. A May 2025 complaint investigation resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, and the most recent full surveys show no new documented deficiencies.

A 24-hour team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provides clinical support, specifically managing medication oversight and dementia-related care. The service model integrates assisted living and specialized memory care alongside short-term respite options. Residential accommodations include oversized private suites, ranging from 360-square-foot studios to 480-square-foot deluxe units, though the facility maintains a no-pet policy.

Daily living is supported through regular housekeeping, laundry services, and a dining program that prepares home-cooked meals. Social engagement is facilitated through wellness programs and recreational activities designed to assist residents with cognitive decline. The campus emphasizes a secure setting, utilizing 24-hour monitoring and emergency response systems built into the private suites.

Interested individuals seeking an established memory care provider with private apartment options and improving regulatory scores may find this community appropriate. Families are encouraged to contact the administrator to verify current staffing levels during night shifts and discuss the specific transition plans for residents moving from assisted living to the secured memory care wing.

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64-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

7 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 22 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community

StatusLicensed

IssuanceFebruary 22, 2019

CountyBarrow

Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is administrated by Ms Heather Barnes.

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Email [email protected]

Delicious Home-Cooked Meals

Enriching Social And Wellness Programs

Housekeeping And Laundry Services

Starting Price$3,895 per month

Food DescriptionDelicious home-cooked meals.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 17 deficiencies

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 2019 vs. Georgia state average

Overall vs. GA average

Latest Inspection May 22, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	GA Average	vs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	17	21	This facility has 19% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (17 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 19% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2019.	2.4	3	This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2.4 vs. GA avg 3).↓ 20% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on May 22, 2025, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record, with some citations related to nutrition, staffing, medication management, and reporting serious incidents. Prior reports noted issues such as failure to provide well-balanced meals, insufficient staff time to prevent avoidable injury, and incomplete medication management and training for memory care staff. Complaint investigations since 2023 were unsubstantiated, while earlier substantiated complaints included a resident fall resulting in death and failures in nutrition and incident reporting. The facility’s recent inspection history suggests improvement, with no deficiencies cited in the last several complaint investigations.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General Georgia resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits

In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+

General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits

Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

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Is Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?

Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Does Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care on this page.

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The team at Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care can be reached at [email protected].

Who is the administrator of Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Ms HEATHER BARNES is the administrator of Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care.

How many beds does Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care have?

Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care has 64 beds.

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What is the address of Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Gateway Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 138 GATEWAY LANE.

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