Last verified: October 2026 against the Georgia DCH/HFRD record
Is The Holbrook of Decatur licensed in Georgia?
Yes. The Holbrook of Decatur holds an active Georgia Assisted Living Community (ALC) license, #ALC000595, from the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD), for 129 beds. Its current license took effect March 11, 2022, and it is a large community by Metro Atlanta standards.
License and contact information for The Holbrook of Decatur
| 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 # | ALC000595 |
| Licensed beds | 129 |
| License status | Active (HFRD record as of October 24, 2026) |
| Current license effective | March 11, 2022 (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 | 1882 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033 |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Phone | (404) 496-6794 |
| HFRD surveys, past 3 years | 6 (6 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 “HOLBROOK OF DECATUR, THE”) · Verify License |
What does The Holbrook of Decatur's Georgia inspection record show?
HFRD has indexed 6 surveys of The Holbrook of Decatur since October 2023, 6 of them complaint-related, recording 0 citations in total. The most recent (complaint), dated February 24, 2026, recorded no citations.
| Survey date | Survey type (HFRD title) | Citations | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2026 | Complaint | 0 | HFRD document |
| December 16, 2025 | Complaint | 0 | HFRD document |
| June 13, 2025 | Complaint | 0 | HFRD document |
| April 17, 2025 | Complaint | 0 | HFRD document |
| April 9, 2025 | Re-licensure, Complaint | 0 | HFRD document |
| February 12, 2025 | Complaint | 0 | HFRD document |
| January 23, 2023 | Complaint Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| November 28, 2022 | Complaint Health Survey | 3 | HFRD document |
| March 15, 2022 | Complaint Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| March 15, 2022 | Complaint Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| March 15, 2022 | Complaint Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
| December 15, 2021 | Routine Health Survey | 0 | HFRD document |
Showing the 12 most recent of 16 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 The Holbrook of Decatur had?
HFRD's index holds 16 survey documents for The Holbrook of Decatur going back to 2019: 13 complaint, 1 routine/re-licensure, 1 other, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
Does The Holbrook of Decatur offer memory care?
Yes, according to its state inspection record: an HFRD complaint health survey survey dated November 28, 2022 describes memory care at The Holbrook of Decatur. Georgia requires a separate Memory Care Center certification for a secured dementia unit, so ask to see the current certificate.
“A review of the facility policy and procedures (P&P) submitted to the Department on 11/28/2022 showed all residents will be assessed upon admission to the community on their risk of wandering and when appropriate and necessary, the resident will be moved into the Memory Care (MC).” — HFRD survey, November 28, 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 The Holbrook of Decatur's license type mean for residents?
The Holbrook of Decatur 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 Holbrook of Decatur compare to other licensed communities in DeKalb County?
The Holbrook of Decatur is licensed for 129 beds, the 2nd largest of the 21 DeKalb County settings in this directory (county median: 80 beds). Its HFRD surveys of the past three years averaged 0.0 citations each, below 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 The Holbrook of Decatur and what is nearby?
The Holbrook of Decatur is at 1882 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033, in DeKalb County. Hospitals serving the area include Emory Decatur Hospital, Atlanta VA Health Care System, Emory Hillandale Hospital.
Decatur is a walkable, well-regarded DeKalb County city bordering Atlanta, anchored by Emory Decatur Hospital and the Atlanta VA Health Care System, with senior living concentrated around Downtown Decatur and Oakhurst.
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 Holbrook of Decatur a good fit for?
With 129 licensed beds, The Holbrook of Decatur 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 The Holbrook of Decatur?
The closest Georgia-licensed assisted living setting in this directory is Montclair Assisted Living, about 0.5 miles away in Decatur; 6 of the nearest six are within five miles.
| Community | City | License | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair Assisted Living | Decatur | ALC | 45 | 0.5 mi |
| Viridian Towers | Atlanta | PCH | 36 | 1.3 mi |
| Glenncrest at Decatur | Decatur | ALC | 100 | 1.7 mi |
| Medlock Gardens Senior Living | Decatur | PCH | 42 | 1.8 mi |
| King's Bridge Retirement Center | Atlanta | ALC | 80 | 1.8 mi |
| Coventry Place | Decatur | PCH | 50 | 2.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from HFRD map coordinates.
How much does The Holbrook of Decatur cost?
Georgia's licensing data has no pricing, so ask The Holbrook of Decatur for its current rate sheet and care-level fees in writing. For context, memory care in Metro Atlanta typically runs $5,000 to $7,200 per month in 2026.
Decatur pricing runs near 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 The Holbrook of Decatur?
Treat the HFRD record as your first reference check. Read The Holbrook of Decatur'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 The Holbrook of Decatur
- 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?
- Who administers medications here: a nurse, a certified medication aide, or the resident?
- How often is the written service plan reviewed, and can family attend?
- 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?
- If dementia progresses, can my parent stay, and what does your secured unit cost?
- How do you keep residents safe during summer heat and power outages?
Who can help if there is a problem at The Holbrook of Decatur?
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 Holbrook of Decatur?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether The Holbrook of Decatur 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
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- The Waterford at Decatur — Decatur, 70 beds
- Coventry Place — Decatur, 50 beds
- Montclair Assisted Living — Decatur, 45 beds
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This profile uses only public Georgia DCH/HFRD records and does not rate, rank or endorse The Holbrook of Decatur. ATL Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
