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The Phoenix at James Creek

90 Ruth Ln

4.5(52 ratings)· Cumming average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
103 residents

California CDSS

Respite stays
Short-term respite care up to 60 continuous days
Nearby hospital
Near Northside Hospital Forsyth for medical needs
Memory care setup
Dedicated memory care environment for dementia residents

What Families Think

Families generally describe The Phoenix at James Creek as a clean, warm community where frontline caregivers show genuine kindness, especially in memory care. However, a recurring theme across several reviews is frustration with upper management's communication and consistency, and more than one reviewer raised serious concerns about food quality or staff turnover.

The Good

  • Caregivers described as kind, attentive, and compassionate
  • Facility repeatedly called clean and beautifully maintained
  • Staff learn residents by name and engage personally
  • Family updates when a resident isn't doing well
  • Wide range of activities: arts, crafts, movies, music
  • Community Engagement Director praised for guiding families through move-in

The Bad

  • Several reviewers cite poor communication from upper management/leadership
  • One detailed report of consistently poor food quality over years
  • One report of high staff turnover leading to reliance on temp/agency workers
  • One report of unclean conditions and disrespectful treatment of residents

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Phoenix at James Creek is a senior living community in Cumming, Georgia offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 52 reviews.

About The Phoenix at James Creek

The Phoenix at James Creek is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community located in Cumming, Georgia, northeast of Atlanta. The community offers a range of care options tailored to individual resident needs, from assisted living support to specialized memory care for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, as well as short-term respite care for up to 60 continuous days.

Residents in assisted living maintain an active lifestyle with personalized care and support, while the dedicated memory care environment provides compassionate care for those with cognitive decline. The community emphasizes personalized care plans that evolve with each resident's changing needs and offers cognitive enrichment activities designed to inspire connection and joy.

Daily life at The Phoenix at James Creek includes social activities and engagement opportunities such as arts and crafts, a movie theater, church services, and time with friends and family. The community provides a maintenance-free lifestyle with access to social opportunities and professional care support.

Situated in the rapidly-growing town of Cumming, the community benefits from proximity to local attractions including Lake Lanier, Sawnee Mountain Preserve, and the Cumming Playhouse. Residents also have access to nearby medical resources at Northside Hospital Forsyth.

Types of Care at The Phoenix at James Creek

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Salon / Barber
  • Theater Room

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of The Phoenix at James Creek

4.5overall · 52 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (52)

Beth Austin

Aug 2026

via Google

Last August I moved my mom from NY to GA. I researched 10 different Assisted living/memory care facilities close to my home. After careful consideration we chose Phoenix at James Creek. I am so happy I did.<br>Phoenix is always clean and well kept inside and out. They have a beautiful outside common area and a covered area in the front. My mother loves to go outside, look at the beautiful flowers and talk with the other residents.<br>From the start, the tour with Josh was wonderful. All of our questions and concerns were answered by Matt and Josh. The staff is wonderful with my mom. She is well taken care of and happy. The staff always communicates with me if anything changes or is needed for mom. From the care my mother receives to the reasonable price you won’t find a better place for your loved one. Peace of mind in this caretaker journey is priceless. Thank you Phoenix at James Creek.

Ginnie C

Jul 2026

via Google

Ive been here a year and a half and grately pleased with the staff and how they are so helpful. Five star service!

Steve Leffers

Nov 2025

via Google

I moved my mom into The Phoenix at James Creek a few months before COVID. At the time, I was told by a gentleman who said his mom lives there that the food was one of the best things about the place -- and that's one of the main reasons I chose it. Unfortunately, that couldn't be further from the truth.<br><br>The food is absolutely terrible. I wouldn't serve some of it to anyone. The kitchen seems to go through cooks constantly, and the meals look and taste like something thrown together with no care at all. I've posted pictures so you can see for yourself -- what they are calling "lasagna" on the menu. It looks like it is missing marinara sauce and was filled with something that could pass for cat pate. You can't even tell that it is what it is. Also, do you serve corn and broccoli with lasagna?<br><br>My mom sends me photos of her meals all the time, and it's heartbreaking. I've resorted to taking her grocery shopping so she can have something decent to eat. I genuinely feel sorry for the residents who don't have family nearby to help them.<br><br>It's a shame because the facility itself is clean and the staff are kind and caring. But the food situation is unacceptable -- and it's been this way for years now. If management doesn't fix the kitchen problem, it overshadows everything else that is good about the place.

Whittie Lockett

Mar 2025

via Google

The facility is beautiful, clean and welcoming. The staff is amazing as they truly love and attend so attentively to the residents. By far the shining star is Victoria, as her professionalism, knowledge, care, insight and attention to detail is above reproach. I highly recommend, if your loved one needs special care.

Mona Ayers

Feb 2025

via Google

Experiencing a decision like this is so challenging and difficult. My father in law took a turn that we could not have expected. Suddenly we had many decisions to make that we were not prepared to make. We were directed to The Phoenix at James Creek. We had lived in the area for many years but were unaware of this facility. Victoria was so kind and gave us a tour of The Phoenix. We had never seen anything like this as it was like being at a lodge in Colorado. The building is beautifully decorated and has amenities I couldn’t imagine from a library, to a Garden room, to a movie room, etc. We spent a few hours here and every staff member greeted us with kindness, knowledge, and friendliness. They knew all of the residents names and genuinely seemed joyful in their job. When he arrived after being transported from the hospital they immediately took care of him and gave him a bath. His first meal here he ate every bite and loved the food. We are grateful we found a place that would love on him when we can’t. We also love the area as it is in a residential area where the local community supports and loves on the residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Phoenix at James Creek offer?

The Phoenix at James Creek offers Assisted Living.

Where is The Phoenix at James Creek located?

The Phoenix at James Creek is located at 90 Ruth Ln in Cumming, Georgia.

What do families say about The Phoenix at James Creek?

Families generally describe The Phoenix at James Creek as a clean, warm community where frontline caregivers show genuine kindness, especially in memory care. However, a recurring theme across several reviews is frustration with upper management's communication and consistency, and more than one reviewer raised serious concerns about food quality or staff turnover.

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