WellstarAtherton Place

Overview of Wellstaratherton Place

Wellstar Atherton Place is one of the premier memory care communities in Marietta. The memory care community is dedicated to promoting the standard of living for seniors who need assistance with daily living but still live an independent lifestyle while maintaining cognitive ability. Their team of dedicated staff strives to enhance the lifestyle of all residents. Wellstar Atherton is the place where families want their loved ones to feel empowered.

Comfort, convenience, and closeness are the centers of excellence of Wellstar; they encourage residents and staff to create a well-respected and trustful friendship between each other while the latter provides services that include medication management, bathing, and dressing; as well as having an on-site chapel, an arts center, and a campus.

(770) 421-7300

Walk Score: 42 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Enhanced Personal Care

Chef-Prepared Meals

Laundry Services

Housekeeping Services

24-Hour Security

Sundries Shop

Hair Salon

On-Campus Fitness Center

Covered Parking

Chapel

Art Space

Specific ProgramsSenior Living

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Building Type: High-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at WellstarAtherton Place

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

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

1.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Marietta's city center to WellstarAtherton Place's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.11 miles to nearest hospital (Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center)

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Is WellstarAtherton Place in a walkable area?

WellstarAtherton Place has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the phone number of WellstarAtherton Place?

(770) 421-7300 will put you in contact with the team at WellstarAtherton Place.

Is WellstarAtherton Place Medicare or Medicaid certified?

WellstarAtherton Place is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.