Last verified: October 2026 against the Georgia DCH/HFRD record
Is Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory licensed in Georgia?
Yes. Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory holds an active Georgia Assisted Living Community (ALC) license, #ALC000244, from the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD), for 112 beds. Its current license took effect November 7, 2025, and it is a large community by Metro Atlanta standards.
License and contact information for Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory
| 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 # | ALC000244 |
| Licensed beds | 112 |
| License status | Active (HFRD record as of October 24, 2026) |
| Current license effective | November 7, 2025 (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 | 920 Burnt Hickory Road, Marietta, GA 30064 |
| County | Cobb County |
| Phone | (770) 691-0050 |
| HFRD surveys, past 3 years | 0 (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 “Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory”) · Verify License |
What does Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory's Georgia inspection record show?
No HFRD survey of Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory is indexed since October 2023; the most recent on file (complaint health survey), dated April 18, 2023, recorded no citations.
| Survey date | Survey type (HFRD title) | Citations | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2023 | Complaint Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| December 13, 2022 | Complaint Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| October 5, 2022 | Complaint Health Survey | 1 | HFRD document |
| March 21, 2022 | Complaint Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| February 21, 2022 | Complaint Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| January 24, 2022 | Complaint Health Survey | 1 | HFRD document |
| October 29, 2021 | Routine Health Survey | 1 | HFRD document |
| July 29, 2020 | Complaint Health Survey | 1 | HFRD document |
| April 6, 2020 | Other Health | HFRD document | |
| November 21, 2019 | Routine Health Survey | HFRD document | |
| March 8, 2019 | Followup Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| October 15, 2018 | Complaint Health Survey | 2 | HFRD document |
Showing the 12 most recent of 13 surveys indexed by HFRD.
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 Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory had?
HFRD's index holds 13 survey documents for Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory going back to 2018: 8 complaint, 2 routine/re-licensure, 1 other, 1 follow-up, 1 initial licensure. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 |
Does Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory offer memory care?
Yes, according to its state inspection record: an HFRD complaint health survey survey dated October 5, 2022 describes memory care at Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory. Georgia requires a separate Memory Care Center certification for a secured dementia unit, so ask to see the current certificate.
“Findings include : During a tour the residents in memory care were observed engaged in a musical activity in the common area.” — HFRD survey, October 5, 2022
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 Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory's license type mean for residents?
Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory 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 Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory compare to other licensed communities in Cobb County?
Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory is licensed for 112 beds, the 10th largest of the 42 Cobb County settings in this directory (county median: 75 beds). It has no HFRD survey indexed in the past three years to compare.
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 Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory and what is nearby?
Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory is at 920 Burnt Hickory Road, Marietta, GA 30064, in Cobb County. Hospitals serving the area include WellStar Kennestone Hospital, WellStar Cobb Hospital.
Marietta is the Cobb County seat and a longtime senior-care hub, with a steady, moderately priced mix of Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities around The Marietta Square and East Cobb.
Its 30064 ZIP code covers Franklin Road Corridor, so families searching those neighborhoods will usually find Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory 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 Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory a good fit for?
At 112 licensed beds, Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory 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. It also has memory care on record, which can avoid a second move if dementia progresses.
Which licensed communities are closest to Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory?
The closest Georgia-licensed assisted living setting in this directory is Greenwood Place, about 0.4 miles away in Marietta; 6 of the nearest six are within five miles.
| Community | City | License | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Place | Marietta | ALC | 70 | 0.4 mi |
| Winnwood Retirement Community | Marietta | ALC | 70 | 1.3 mi |
| Atherton Place | Marietta | PCH | 200 | 1.8 mi |
| Femi Care Marietta Living Center | Marietta | PCH | 45 | 2.0 mi |
| Azalea Manor Personal Care Home | Marietta | PCH | 42 | 2.1 mi |
| Village Park West Cobb | Marietta | ALC | 96 | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from HFRD map coordinates.
How much does Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory cost?
HFRD does not collect or publish rates, so the only reliable number is Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory's own written rate sheet. For context, memory care in Metro Atlanta typically runs $5,000 to $7,200 per month in 2026.
Marietta pricing generally runs near or below 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 Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory?
Treat the HFRD record as your first reference check. Read Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory'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 Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory
- 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?
- Is the monthly rate all-inclusive or tiered by care level? May I take the written rate sheet?
- What happens during a fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m., and which hospital do you use?
- If dementia progresses, can my parent stay, and what does your secured unit cost?
- 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 Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory?
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 Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Cobb 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 Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory. ATL Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
