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Assisted Living in Georgia

Governor’s Glen Mem Care & Assisted Living Comm

Assisted Living in Georgia

Governor’s Glen Mem Care & Assisted Living Comm

5000 GOVERNOR'S DRIVE, FOREST PARK, GA 30297.0 View map
Overview of Governor’s Glen Mem Care & Assisted Living Comm
Governor's Glen is a memory care community located in Atlanta, Georgia. It specializes in caring for residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory impairments. The facility offers a vibrant community with various activities and services tailored to enhance the lives of its residents.
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Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJune 1, 2017
CountyCLAYTON

Ownership & Operating Entity

Governor’s Glen Mem Care & Assisted Living Comm is administrated by Ms CARMEN AKINS.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

4 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

7 amenities
On-Site Beauty Parlor
Barber Shop
Daily Activities
Exercise Classes
Pet Therapy
Music Therapy
Sensory Stimulation
ActivitiesDaily activities include exercise classes, pet therapy, music therapy, and sensory stimulation.
Specific ProgramsMemory care options, residential living, short-term respite care, adult day programs.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionNutritious meals prepared daily by a full-time chef.
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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.

27 visits/inspections

Georgia average: 15 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date June 19, 2024
Complaint Investigation

15 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Georgia average: 21 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Governor’s Glen Mem Care & Assisted Living Comm

The most recent inspection on June 19, 2024, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern with some citations related to staff training and documentation, as well as resident care issues such as inadequate wound care and supervision lapses leading to resident elopement. Prior substantiated complaints included failures in ensuring adequate care, updating service plans, and preventing abuse, but no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. Most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, with the exception of a few substantiated cases involving resident safety and care plan deficiencies. The facility appears to have addressed some earlier issues, as the most recent inspections have been free of cited violations.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

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

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

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

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

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

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

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

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

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

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