Last verified: October 2026 against the Georgia DCH/HFRD record
Is Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody licensed in Georgia?
Yes. Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody holds an active Georgia Assisted Living Community (ALC) license, #ALC000298, from the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD), for 127 beds. Its current license took effect April 1, 2026, and it is a large community by Metro Atlanta standards.
License and contact information for Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody
| Licensing agency | Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) |
|---|---|
| License type | Assisted Living Community (ALC) — Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 111-8-63 |
| License # | ALC000298 |
| Licensed beds | 127 |
| License status | Active (HFRD record as of October 24, 2026) |
| Current license effective | April 1, 2026 (date of the license currently in force; HFRD does not publish an original licensure date) |
| Memory care | Memory care unit described in HFRD survey record |
| Address | 1240 Ashford Center Parkway, Dunwoody, GA 30338 |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Phone | (770) 730-9333 |
| HFRD surveys, past 3 years | 5 (5 complaint-related) |
| Citations in those surveys | 1 |
| Enforcement / fines | None reported in HFRD's public data. HFRD does not post fines or sanctions per facility online; request the enforcement history from HFRD. |
| State record | HFRD Inspection Report Search (search “BRIGHTON GARDENS OF DUNWOODY”) · Verify License |
What does Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody's Georgia inspection record show?
HFRD has indexed 5 surveys of Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody since October 2023, 5 of them complaint-related, recording 1 citation in total. The most recent (complaint), dated February 5, 2026, recorded no citations.
| Survey date | Survey type (HFRD title) | Citations | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | Complaint | 0 | HFRD document |
| October 9, 2025 | Complaint | 0 | HFRD document |
| September 24, 2025 | Complaint | 0 | HFRD document |
| July 3, 2025 | Re-licensure, Complaint | 1 | HFRD document |
| January 20, 2025 | Complaint | 0 | HFRD document |
Open any report for the full statement of deficiencies and plan of correction, or search the HFRD Inspection Report Search yourself. Our guide to reading a Georgia DCH citation explains the tags.
What kinds of HFRD surveys has Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody had?
HFRD's index holds 5 survey documents for Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody going back to 2025: 5 complaint. Most of its file is complaint investigations, which HFRD opens whenever a resident, family member or staff member files a complaint, so they say as much about reporting as about care.
| Year | HFRD surveys | Citations recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
Does Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody offer memory care?
Yes, according to its state inspection record: an HFRD re-licensure, complaint survey dated July 3, 2025 describes memory care at Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody. Georgia requires a separate Memory Care Center certification for a secured dementia unit, so ask to see the current certificate.
“A review of the face of the permit issued by the Department showed the facility memory care approve licensed capacity was thirty-one (31).” — HFRD survey, July 3, 2025
Certification under 111-8-62-.19 / 111-8-63-.19 brings a secured environment, dementia-specific staff training and added activity and staffing requirements. Read our walkthrough on verifying Memory Care Center certification.
What does Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody's license type mean for residents?
Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody holds an Assisted Living Community license, Georgia's higher-acuity assisted living license under 111-8-63. ALCs must have at least 25 beds and may offer more hands-on help than a Personal Care Home, including medication assistance by certified medication aides and care for residents who need help getting out in an emergency.
Ask which license applies to the specific wing your parent would live in — some Metro Atlanta campuses operate a PCH and an ALC under separate licenses.
How does Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody compare to other licensed communities in DeKalb County?
Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody is licensed for 127 beds, the 3rd largest of the 21 DeKalb County settings in this directory (county median: 80 beds). Its HFRD surveys of the past three years averaged 0.2 citations each, above the 0.1 average across 16 surveyed DeKalb County settings.
Read citation counts with care: complaint surveys happen because someone filed a complaint, larger buildings draw more of them, and one survey can cite several rules for a single incident. The survey documents themselves say what was found and how the community corrected it.
Where is Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody and what is nearby?
Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody is at 1240 Ashford Center Parkway, Dunwoody, GA 30338, in DeKalb County. Hospitals serving the area include Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Northside Hospital.
Dunwoody is an affluent, separately incorporated DeKalb County city carved out of unincorporated DeKalb (it is not part of the City of Atlanta), with a strong mix of assisted living and CCRC options around Dunwoody Village and Perimeter-area amenities.
Its 30338 ZIP code covers Dunwoody Village, Georgetown, Vermack, so families searching those neighborhoods will usually find Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody on their list.
Veterans across the metro are served by the Atlanta VA Health Care System (Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur) and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service.
Who is Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody a good fit for?
With 127 licensed beds, Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody suits someone who wants a large-community feel: more neighbors, a fuller activity calendar and a bigger staff, at the cost of a less intimate setting. Its Assisted Living Community license allows more hands-on care than a Personal Care Home. It also has memory care on record, which can avoid a second move if dementia progresses.
Which licensed communities are closest to Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody?
The closest Georgia-licensed assisted living setting in this directory is Somerby Sandy Springs, about 1.3 miles away in Sandy Springs; 6 of the nearest six are within five miles.
| Community | City | License | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerby Sandy Springs | Sandy Springs | ALC | 97 | 1.3 mi |
| PruittPlace - Sandy Springs | Atlanta | ALC | 86 | 1.5 mi |
| Vernon Springs Senior Living | Atlanta | PCH | 74 | 1.8 mi |
| Berman Commons Assisted Living and Memory Care | Atlanta | ALC | 120 | 1.8 mi |
| The Phoenix at Dunwoody | Dunwoody | ALC | 80 | 2.0 mi |
| Sandy Springs Personal Care Center | Atlanta | PCH | 28 | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from HFRD map coordinates.
How much does Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody cost?
HFRD does not collect or publish rates, so the only reliable number is Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody's own written rate sheet. For context, memory care in Metro Atlanta typically runs $5,000 to $7,200 per month in 2026.
Dunwoody pricing trends above the metro median.
Paying for it: Georgia's Community Care Services Program (CCSP) waiver and SOURCE can pay for care services for Medicaid-eligible residents, but neither pays room and board in a PCH or ALC, and not every community accepts them. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance. See SOURCE vs CCSP.
How should I evaluate Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody?
Start with the state file, then test it in person. Read Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody's most recent HFRD surveys, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced, and ask how the memory care team would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody
- What did your most recent HFRD survey cite, and what changed afterward?
- What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio, and how many staff are awake overnight?
- How long have the administrator and the wellness or nursing director been in their roles?
- What care needs would require a move to a nursing home or to your memory care unit?
- Who administers medications here: a nurse, a certified medication aide, or the resident?
- Do you work with the CCSP waiver, SOURCE or VA Aid & Attendance, and how is that applied to the bill?
- What happens during a fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m., and which hospital do you use?
- Can family visit unannounced, and who do we call with a concern?
- How do you keep residents safe during summer heat and power outages?
Who can help if there is a problem at Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody?
Start with the administrator, then HFRD's Complaint Intake Unit at 1-800-878-6442 or its online complaint form; HFRD investigates complaints about licensed PCHs and ALCs. For free advocacy, contact Georgia's Long-Term Care Ombudsman program through the Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging.
File a complaint with HFRD · How to report a personal care home problem
How can ATL Senior Advisor help with Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in DeKalb County, and walk you through its HFRD record before you tour — families never pay us.
Talk to an advisor free →Other licensed communities in DeKalb County
- The Phoenix at Dunwoody — Dunwoody, 80 beds
- Dunwoody Place Personal Care Home — Atlanta, 133 beds
- The Holbrook of Decatur — Decatur, 129 beds (full profile)
- Berman Commons Assisted Living and Memory Care — Atlanta, 120 beds (full profile)
- Glenncrest at Decatur — Decatur, 100 beds
- Orchard at Brookhaven — Brookhaven, 100 beds (full profile)
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This profile uses only public Georgia DCH/HFRD records and does not rate, rank or endorse Brighton Gardens of Dunwoody. ATL Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
