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Governor's Glen Mem Care & Assisted Living Comm in Forest Park, GA

Governor's Glen Mem Care & Assisted Living Comm is an assisted living community in Forest Park, GA.

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5000 Governor'S Drive, Forest Park, GA 30297

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3.8 from 27 reviews
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Overall Review of Governor's Glen Mem Care & Assisted Living Comm

common 7 reviews mention this

Staff communication is often praised

Residents and families often describe staff as reachable and responsive.

Multiple reviews highlight quick follow-ups and the ability to contact nurses or leaders when concerns come up. Some reviewers specifically call out timely communication and feeling informed about changes in care. A smaller set of reviews takes the opposite view, describing delayed or missing responses from management and difficulty getting issues resolved.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families commonly mention frequent, structured activities.

Reviews repeatedly describe residents staying active with scheduled daily activities and resident-friendly events. Several mention family participation and evening or weekend events. Memory-care focused reviews also point to ongoing activities like worship services and themed events, while one negative review centers on unmet expectations about what was promised.

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Memory care is a key fit

Some reviewers specifically sought memory care for Alzheimer’s or dementia.

At least two reviews describe the community as a good option when someone needs memory care related to Alzheimer’s or dementia. These reviewers connect that decision to the activity programming and the way staff supports daily life. One review also raises a mismatch concern about expectations for what type of care was being provided, which is worth considering when evaluating fit.

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Safety concerns surface in some reviews

A few reviews raise serious concerns about safety and oversight.

Some negative reviews describe security and supervision problems, including concerns about cameras and residents leaving during an alarm. Others describe delayed recognition of a medical issue, such as waiting several hours before calling for emergency help. One reviewer also alleges neglectful care and unprofessional practices. If safety is a top priority for your family, these accounts are the main area to scrutinize during questions and follow-up.

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Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • William B Hartsfield-Atlanta International (3 miles away) William B Hartsfield-Atlanta International (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Forest Park Recreation & Parks (0.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.2 miles)
  • Chicken + Beer (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.5 miles)
  • Blue Moon Brewhouse (3.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Heart Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Southern Regional Health System (2.7 miles)
  • Labor & Delivery (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Kevin Stewart Freeman (2.8 miles)
  • Hicks David W DDS (2.8 miles)
  • Southern Crescent Behavioral Medicine (2.8 miles)
  • Atlanta Ropheka Medical (2.9 miles)
  • Southern Heart Specialists (3 miles)
  • Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Associates (3.2 miles)
  • Atlanta Heart Associates (3.5 miles)

Transportation

  • International Arrivals Hall (2.9 miles)
  • TSA PreCheck (2.9 miles)
  • Concourse F (3 miles)
  • Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal (3 miles)
  • The Club at ATL (3 miles)
  • TSA International Baggage PTRI (3 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Eat More Korean (4.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Southlake 24 (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • East Point Church (4.6 miles)
  • New Macedonia Baptist Church (5.6 miles)

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