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The Waterford at Decatur

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475 Irvin Ct, Decatur, GA 30030

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9.5
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69 reviews
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9.5
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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5.0
Good Vibes
Visiting a loved one who lives at the Waterford at Decatur. I had a pleasant experience. Everyone was friendly and my aunt who recently moved these was happy and smiling! She looked great and well cared for. The new place was clean and bright. I loved that music was ploying and office door

About the facility
The Waterford at Decatur

The Madeline of Decatur is a one-story memory care community surrounded by lively greenery and filled with a modern ambiance. The community welcomes seniors to a suburban area of Decatur, Georgia.

The Madeline of Decatur offers specialized care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Personalized care plans are created to meet every resident's individual care needs while taking their likes and dislikes into account. These plans are fulfilled around the clock by licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Residents also have access to on-site medical care and home health care. In the rehabilitation room, seniors can benefit from wellness therapies like speech, occupational, and physical therapy.

Residents reside throughout four neighborhoods and have access to amenities and activities. These neighborhoods provide familiarity for seniors with memory loss, as well as a safe environment with secured access. In each of these neighborhoods, residents can choose between semi-private and private bedroom options. When residents are not relaxing in their bedrooms, they can explore the secured and spacious courtyard. With natural light streaming in from the neighboring beautiful outdoor courtyard, the restaurant-style dining room enables seniors to enjoy chef-prepared meals. In between mealtimes, residents can participate in a variety of activities,...

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Senior living options offered

Memory Care

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Active promotion

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Active promotion

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Pet friendly

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Care types offered

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Memory Care

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Assisted Living, Independent Living

Care types offered

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Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Assisted Living

Amenities
at The Waterford at Decatur

Healthcare Services

  • Diabetic Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • Special Dining Programs
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef

Room Amenities

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Common areas

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Beauty Salon
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Karaoke
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Holiday Parties
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Gardening Club
  • Dances
  • Live Well Programs
  • Birthday Parties
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Tai Chi
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Live Musical Performances
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Cooking Classes

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for The Waterford at Decatur

9.5Review score69 reviews
9.5
Review score
69 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
10%
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A Place for Mom has scored The Waterford at Decatur with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Waterford at Decatur has 69 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
Overall Experience
4.1
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.3
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.1
A Place for Mom has scored The Waterford at Decatur with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Waterford at Decatur has 69 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 31, 2025
5.0
The staff is great! They really know the residents and participate in activities with them. It's a very special place.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 31, 2025
5.0
A hidden Gem
Who would have guessed that such a beautiful home for seniors was just around the corner.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 31, 2025
5.0
Helpful People
My mom lives here. It is bright and has an amazing huge courtyard. We loved outdoors and visiting on the patio.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
December 30, 2025
5.0
Good Vibes
Visiting a loved one who lives at the Waterford at Decatur. I had a pleasant experience. Everyone was friendly and my aunt who recently moved these was happy and smiling! She looked great and well cared for. The new place was clean and bright. I loved that music was ploying and office doors were open. Giving me access to ask questions. Nothing hidden. Just GOOD VIBES.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
December 29, 2025
5.0
Compassionate, caring and friendly staff
Waterford staff is very caring and supportive of all the residents that resides within the community all staff follows up with family members within a timely manner when issues arise with the community.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 26, 2025
5.0
Care connect meeting
I had a chance to meet with The Waterford team members that well be helping me take care of my father. I truly appreciate their caring attitudes not only to him but to me as well. I'm so glad I happened to come across their community. I think it will be a great fit.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Melissa S - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 24, 2025
5.0
Great customer service
Customer service is great at The Waterford at Decauter. People are always willing to assist with any issues with a smile.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Titanano P
Memory Care
December 24, 2025
5.0
Great staff
From the moment I walked in to the community, I was greeted and felt welcome. This is a nice place.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 24, 2025
5.0
Wonderful visit to the Waterford. Staff was friendly. I was greeted with a smile and enjoyed my visit.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Jacob K - Toured community
Memory Care
December 18, 2025
5.0
Caring and and genuine sweet
The front desk lady was friendly to us. [removed name] was a sweetheart and made the experience more joyful. [removed name] was a top notch professional and easy to talk. They were all able to communicate and answer all questions for us
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
DJ J - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 18, 2025
5.0
A great place for my Granny
I was so glad to see my grandmother and she looked great! The community was very welcoming. Everyone was smiling, the staff and caregivers. It smelled good and clean. The art work on the walls was bright! They were singing as a group and she seemed so happy. I really appreciated how lively the place was.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 18, 2025
5.0
A cheerful place for seniors!
The Waterford at Decatur is always a cheerful place, My grandfather enjoys the food and fellowships. The caregivers are attentive and very responsive too! A very safe and secure. There is a beautiful courtyard that is as beautiful in the winder as it is in the spring.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Sybelle S - Family/friend
Not Sure
November 26, 2025
5.0
My mom has been at this facility for almost 3 years. Nothing but great care since their transitions to Waterford. Staff are friendly, engagement activities are plentiful, and mom is always smiling when I arrive. Best facility of the 3 she has lived in by far.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 20, 2025
3.0
Verified Review
Visit Multiple Times Before You Select Waterford
The facility is clean for the most part. The communities are only staffed with one CNA per shift which increases safety concerns for residents. Residents with mobility concerns receive the best care. They are often overlooked because of limited staff in communities. Some patients have difficulty with feeding and may not have assistance. The weekend staff does not adequately attend to patients. Clothing is often misplaced and/or lost. Supervision is a huge concern over the weekend. The facility is not easily accessible on the weekends. Staff never answer the number for access.
Anonymous
Memory Care
November 17, 2025
5.0
"The Waterford is a wonderful place"!
I work collaboratively with facility staff seeing patients as a medical social worker. Always clean, staff are truly dedicated to the care of their residents. I enjoy visiting here for these reasons. Their leaderships is doing an amazing job,
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from The Waterford at Decatur
November 24, 2025
Thank you for the kind review. We truly appreciate your partnership and your recognition of our cleanliness, and amazing team. It's a pleasure working together to provide the best care for our residents.
Tamekia F
Memory Care
November 17, 2025
5.0
On arrival I'm always greeted by a very warm welcome. It makes me feel like going home to Grandmas house. All the staff is kind. I've never had an issue with anyone. The staff is always welling to help. I never want to lose the relationship that I have with the staff or residents in this building.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Response from The Waterford at Decatur
November 24, 2025
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We're grateful for the relationship you've built with our team and residents. We truly appreciate your kinds words and look forward to many more positive visits together.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Memory Care
November 17, 2025
5.0
Clinical Coordinator
Staff was very welcoming and kind. She has attention to details and know her patients really well. Overall it was a great experience with stuff.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Response from The Waterford at Decatur
November 24, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We're glad to hear our staff made you feel welcomed and well cared for. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're happy you had a great experience.
Winston F - Resident/client
Memory Care
November 10, 2025
5.0
This facility is clean and homely well appointed
Waterford's staff consistently demonstrates competency and a high level of professionalism. The facility is well appointed and homely. Staff present consistency in friendliness and care.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from The Waterford at Decatur
November 14, 2025
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We take pride in what we do, and glad that you can see it. Thanks for the compliments.
Greg S - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 5, 2025
5.0
We have been in this facility for almost 2 years. Is recovering. Best group that we have had in the best time period.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from The Waterford at Decatur
November 6, 2025
Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate being "the best group" for you and your loved one.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 21, 2025
1.0
Verified Review
Terrible Management
[community removed] no longer exists. It was bought out by another company. I found it to be dirty. The staff was overworked and underpaid, though they mostly tried. The administration was purely awful. They hated me because I came every day and saw what was going on.
Cleanliness
1
Friendliness
2
Value for Cost
1
Care Services
1
Activities
2
Staff
1
Meals & Dining
2
Response from The Waterford at Decatur
October 28, 2025
We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with our community did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to create a clean, welcoming, and supportive environment for both residents and families as well as our team members. It is disappointing to know we fell short in your eyes. We care deeply about the people who call our community home and about those who serve them each day. We take all concerns seriously and welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further. Please feel free reach out to our Executive Director at 404.299.6600
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