Fountainview Center For Alzheimer
Nursing Home Facility
2631 North Druid Hills Road N E, Atlanta, GA 30329
Fountainview's highest mission is to be the preeminent provider of care for people with Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders by providing an innovative continuum of care in a gentle, family-like environment.
With 120 beds, Fountainview Center For Alzheimer is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Atlanta average about 57 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Atlanta average of roughly 86%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Atlanta average about 1.9 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 45%.
The community is located in Dekalb County, GA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Fountainview Center For Alzheimer. 4 findings involved harm to a resident, including 3 that put residents in immediate danger. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $45,465. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Fountainview Center For Alzheimer offers memory care, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 95%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
- Annual staff turnover 45%
- Last health inspection May 2025
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