Last verified: October 2026 against the Georgia DCH/HFRD record
Is The Piedmont at Buckhead licensed in Georgia?
Yes. The Piedmont at Buckhead holds an active Georgia Assisted Living Community (ALC) license, #ALC000155, from the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD), for 60 beds. Its current license took effect November 20, 2025, and it is a mid-size community.
License and contact information for The Piedmont at Buckhead
| 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 # | ALC000155 |
| Licensed beds | 60 |
| License status | Active (HFRD record as of October 24, 2026) |
| Current license effective | November 20, 2025 (date of the license currently in force; HFRD does not publish an original licensure date) |
| Memory care | Not shown in HFRD public data — ask for the Memory Care Center certificate |
| Address | 650 Phipps Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30326 |
| County | Fulton County |
| Phone | (404) 442-2700 |
| HFRD surveys, past 3 years | 1 (0 complaint-related) |
| Citations in those surveys | 0 |
| 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 “PIEDMONT AT BUCKHEAD, THE”) · Verify License |
What does The Piedmont at Buckhead's Georgia inspection record show?
HFRD has indexed 1 survey of The Piedmont at Buckhead since October 2023, 0 of them complaint-related, recording 0 citations in total. The most recent (re-licensure, monitoring), dated November 20, 2025, recorded no citations.
| Survey date | Survey type (HFRD title) | Citations | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2025 | Re-licensure, Monitoring | 0 | HFRD document |
| May 11, 2022 | Routine Health Survey | 1 | HFRD document |
| March 11, 2021 | Routine Health Survey | HFRD document | |
| September 29, 2020 | Complaint Health Survey | 1 | HFRD document |
| June 11, 2020 | Complaint Health Survey | HFRD document | |
| April 6, 2020 | Other Health | HFRD document | |
| November 5, 2019 | Routine Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| June 20, 2018 | Complaint Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| May 31, 2018 | Complaint Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| January 29, 2018 | Routine Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| September 8, 2017 | Routine Health Survey | 1 | HFRD document |
| July 28, 2017 | Complaint Health Survey | 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 The Piedmont at Buckhead had?
HFRD's index holds 12 survey documents for The Piedmont at Buckhead going back to 2017: 6 routine/re-licensure, 5 complaint, 1 other. Routine and re-licensure surveys are unannounced full inspections; they are the best snapshot of how the community runs on an ordinary day.
| Year | HFRD surveys | Citations recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
Does The Piedmont at Buckhead offer memory care?
HFRD's public data does not show memory care at The Piedmont at Buckhead, and none of its indexed surveys describe a memory care unit. That does not prove it has none; ask whether it holds Georgia Memory Care Center certification before considering it for a parent with dementia.
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 The Piedmont at Buckhead's license type mean for residents?
The Piedmont at Buckhead 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 The Piedmont at Buckhead compare to other licensed communities in Fulton County?
The Piedmont at Buckhead is licensed for 60 beds, the 44th largest of the 55 Fulton County settings in this directory (county median: 92 beds). Its HFRD surveys of the past three years averaged 0.0 citations each, below the 0.5 average across 44 surveyed Fulton 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 The Piedmont at Buckhead and what is nearby?
The Piedmont at Buckhead is at 650 Phipps Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30326, in Fulton County. Hospitals serving the area include Emory University Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital.
Atlanta is the metro's population and healthcare center and has by far the deepest inventory of senior care, from small Personal Care Homes tucked into neighborhoods like Grant Park and West End to larger Assisted Living Communities and CCRCs concentrated in Midtown, Buckhead, and along the Druid Hills corridor. Note that Buckhead is a district of the City of Atlanta, not a separately incorporated city.
Its 30326 ZIP code covers Lenox, so families searching those neighborhoods will usually find The Piedmont at Buckhead 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 The Piedmont at Buckhead a good fit for?
At 60 licensed beds, The Piedmont at Buckhead sits in the middle: large enough for a staffed activity program, small enough that staff can know each resident by name. Its Assisted Living Community license allows more hands-on care than a Personal Care Home.
Which licensed communities are closest to The Piedmont at Buckhead?
The closest Georgia-licensed assisted living setting in this directory is Canterbury Court, about 0.9 miles away in Atlanta; 6 of the nearest six are within five miles.
| Community | City | License | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Court | Atlanta | ALC | 73 | 0.9 mi |
| Glenncrest at Buckhead | Atlanta | ALC | 125 | 0.9 mi |
| Renaissance on Peachtree | Atlanta | ALC | 70 | 0.9 mi |
| Lenbrook Assisted Living | Atlanta | ALC | 25 | 0.9 mi |
| PruittPlace - Buckhead | Atlanta | ALC | 125 | 1.0 mi |
| Buckhead Flats | Atlanta | PCH | 76 | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from HFRD map coordinates.
How much does The Piedmont at Buckhead cost?
Georgia's licensing data has no pricing, so ask The Piedmont at Buckhead for its current rate sheet and care-level fees in writing. For context, assisted living in Metro Atlanta typically runs $3,900 to $5,900 per month in 2026.
Because Atlanta spans the full metro price range — from budget-friendly West End options to premium Buckhead communities — it is where families have the most room to compare on cost and care level.
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 The Piedmont at Buckhead?
Start with the state file, then test it in person. Read The Piedmont at Buckhead's most recent HFRD surveys, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced, and ask how staff would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of The Piedmont at Buckhead
- 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?
- Is the monthly rate all-inclusive or tiered by care level? May I take the written rate sheet?
- How often is the written service plan reviewed, and can family attend?
- 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?
- What does the residency agreement say about notice periods, discharge and rate increases?
- How do you keep residents safe during summer heat and power outages?
Who can help if there is a problem at The Piedmont at Buckhead?
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 The Piedmont at Buckhead?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether The Piedmont at Buckhead has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Fulton County, and walk you through its HFRD record before you tour — families never pay us.
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This profile uses only public Georgia DCH/HFRD records and does not rate, rank or endorse The Piedmont at Buckhead. ATL Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
