Pricing ranges from
    $4,532 – 5,891/month

    Benton House of Sugar Hill

    6009 Suwanee Dam Rd, Buford, GA 30518
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring clean safe homey community

    I moved my mom to Benton House and have been very pleased - the staff are genuinely caring and professional, communication is excellent, and the director and nursing team made the transition easy. The community is clean, safe, and homey with lovely apartments, a nice courtyard, daily activities, and on-site therapy. I recommend it to families looking for compassionate, well-run care.

    Loved one of resident
    Aug 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.23·(91)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      2.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
    • Strong, engaged memory-care team
    • Engaging and creative activity programming
    • Well-maintained courtyard and outdoor spaces
    • One-level floorplan with easy navigation
    • Clean common areas and orderly housekeeping
    • Warm, responsive front-office and marketing staff
    • Comfortable apartment layouts with patios or patios
    • Onsite therapy (PT/OT) availability
    • Perceived good value and competitive pricing for some units
    • Night-shift attentiveness and continuity
    • Visible infection-control and COVID-safe practices

    Cons

    • High staff turnover and inconsistent staffing levels
    • Gaps in staff training and clinical competency
    • Inconsistent family communication and follow-through
    • Variable meal quality, portions, and timely meal service
    • Understaffed memory-care operations at times
    • Inadequate personal-care assistance scheduling
    • Inconsistent coordination with contract therapy providers
    • Billing, contract-administration, and move-out/account disputes
    • Slow emergency pendant and response times
    • Management responsiveness and accountability gaps

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed but consistent set of themes. Many families and residents praise the direct-care teams: caregivers, med-techs, activity staff, and several named administrators are described as warm, attentive and effective. The memory-care wing receives repeated positive mention for engaged staff, suitable room layouts, and active programming. Housekeeping and the facility’s courtyard and outdoor spaces are frequently described as clean and pleasant. Several reviewers also noted strong infection-control practices during the pandemic and reliable night-shift coverage that contributes to a sense of safety.

    At the same time, a recurring operational pattern concerns staffing stability and training. Multiple accounts describe frequent turnover among nursing and memory-care staff, which families link to inconsistent hands-on care, variable clinical skill levels, and gaps in personal-care routines (for example, inconsistent bathing schedules and assistance at mealtimes). Reviewers also described instances that reflect broader issues in clinical coordination and safety practices; these are best summarized as gaps in transfer-safety and clinical-incident response rather than isolated complaints.

    Dining and rehabilitation services show a split in experience. Several reviews compliment the kitchen team and individual meals, noting diabetes-friendly options and nourishing menus. Conversely, other accounts describe inconsistent portions, late or cold meal deliveries, challenges with modified textures, and a sense that menu decisions are centralized. Therapy/rehab availability exists but coordination with contract therapy providers and scheduling reliability were unevenly reported.

    Management and administration elicited polarized feedback. Some families highlight proactive, communicative leaders who smoothed transitions and resolved issues; other families experienced poor follow-through, delayed responses to concerns, and, in some cases, billing or contract disputes after move-out. These management inconsistencies amplify the impact of staffing variability — when clinical or service issues arise, families reported mixed results in receiving timely explanations or remediation.

    Taken together, the facility appears to offer a genuinely positive, homelike environment when direct-care teams are stable and engaged: active programming, clean spaces, and many staff praised for respectful resident interactions. Prospective residents and families should weigh these strengths against operational risks tied to staffing turnover, training gaps, and occasional management shortfalls. For residents with higher-acuity clinical needs (complex mobility, catheter care, or intensive rehabilitation), the pattern of mixed clinical coordination and limited home-health/rehab capacity suggests confirming current staffing models, clinical competencies, and written response protocols before move-in. Families who can provide active advocacy and maintain regular communication with staff appear more likely to experience consistently positive outcomes.

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    Location

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    Benton House of Sugar Hill is located at 6009 Suwanee Dam Rd, Buford, GA, 30518.

    About Benton House of Sugar Hill

    Benton House of Sugar Hill is a senior living community that offers several types of care, including assisted living, memory care, adult day services, respite stays, hospice support, and caregiver help, so residents and their families can usually find a care level that fits them best. The facility has a single-level layout which makes it easier for seniors to move around, and it provides wheelchair accessible showers along with support for bathing, dressing, and managing medication. There are trained staff on-site around the clock, and a 24-hour call system is available for emergencies, so help's always close by. The Beacon Neighborhood is their special area designed for residents with memory loss, offering tailored activities and support, plus staff trained for dementia and Alzheimer's care.

    The community offers daily meals, resident parking, and free transportation, making it easier for residents to go to appointments or outings, and there are both indoor and outdoor spaces, including secure courtyards and gardens, for relaxing or socializing in fresh air. Benton House of Sugar Hill is pet-friendly, so small animals are welcome. There's a fitness room, a movie theater, a library, and an arts room available for residents to enjoy, and you'll find onsite beautician services for haircuts and grooming. Activities and social gatherings happen both onsite and offsite, with a full-time social director organizing programs for everyone to join. There's also a day program for those who want to make friends or ease into community life.

    Spiritual life is supported with devotional services, and the community focuses on emotional well-being by helping residents stay active and connected. The facility isn't a nursing home, but it serves seniors who need assistance with daily life, such as mobility help, diabetes and incontinence care, and specific health programs. Individualized care plans, comfort-focused features, and a friendly atmosphere aim to help people feel supported while keeping their independence and dignity in mind. The building, photos, floor plans, and more are shown in brochures so families can see what's offered. Residents and families have left reviews and comments, and legacy leadership leads the care team. While limited information is found in some areas, Benton House of Sugar Hill stands out for its community-focused care and variety of services.

    People often ask...

    Benton House of Sugar Hill offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,532 per month.

    Benton House of Sugar Hill offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 24 photos of Benton House of Sugar Hill on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 6009 Suwanee Dam Rd, Buford, GA 30518.

    No, Benton House of Sugar Hill does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Georgia, the Department of Community Health's Healthcare Facility Regulation division licenses personal care homes and assisted living communities and posts their health and complaint surveys.

    License numberALC000229
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Community
    Capacity72 residents
    LicenseeJENNA SCOTT
    EffectiveJanuary 13th, 2022

    Inspection Reports

    17

    Reports

    8

    Citations

    10

    Complaints

    9

    Years

    30 Mar 2025Licensure
    Found no deficiencies. The survey occurred from 2025-03-25 to 2025-03-29.
    12 Sept 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The onsite visit occurred on 2024-09-12.
    10 Jul 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    21 Nov 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    21 Aug 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. No rule violations were cited.
    31 May 2023Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in staff training for transfers and in delivering timely resident care, with multiple residents waiting lengthy periods for assistance.
    • Staff training for transfer assistance
    • Adequacy of care and services; response time to resident calls
    19 Apr 2023Complaint
    Identified deficiencies involving insufficient on-site nursing coverage in memory care and delayed resident assistance, including long pendant wait times.
    03 Dec 2021Inspection
    Concluded no deficiencies were found.
    26 Feb 2021Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    06 Apr 2020Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    07 Dec 2018Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
    16 Apr 2018Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    17 Nov 2017Follow-Up
    Identified failure to implement effective safety devices to prevent elopement among memory care residents, including inactive cameras and unmonitored exit doors.
    • 111-8-63-.18(1)(b)Requirements for Memory Care Services
    14 Jun 2017Complaint
    Identified failures in supervision and memory-care safety measures that allowed an elopement and an unsecured entrance with nonfunctional cameras.
    • 111-8-63-.09(18)(c)Staffing
    • 111-8-63-.18(1)(b)Memory Care Safety Devices
    08 May 2017Follow-Up
    Verified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
    13 Mar 2017Complaint
    Found noncompliance with safe food handling and temperature control in meal service, including a refrigerator problem and implementation of new procedures.
    • 111-8-63-.21(6)Duties of Food Service Manager
    01 Feb 2017Initial
    Found no deficiencies.

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