Irene and George Woodruff Family Residence Center

Outside view of the Irene and George Woodruff Family Residence Center, sitting adjacent to Shepherd Center.

The Woodruff Family Residence Center, located right on Shepherd Center’s main campus, provides a comforting home away from home for Day Program patients who live more than 30 miles from our main campus. This housing allows families to stay close to each other throughout the full duration of their loved one’s rehabilitation journey, easing the stress of being away from home.

Highlights of our facility

  • Opened in 2008, spanning 87,000 square feet
  • 84 fully furnished, wheelchair-accessible suites with a bedroom, living space, kitchenette, and bathroom
  • Convenient direct access to Shepherd Center’s main campus through a covered walkway
  • Home to the Eula C. and Andrew C. Carlos Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation and Wellness Program

Amenities to support your stay

  • Secure key-card entry
  • Family lounge with books, games, toys, and a pool table
  • Accessible bathroom equipment available for Day Program patients staying in suites
  • Laundry rooms on every floor
  • Access to Shepherd Center’s ProMotion Fitness Center
  • Covered parking deck
  • Complimentary transportation to local stores for families without their own transportation

Getting to Woodruff Family Residence Center

Located on Shepherd Center’s main campus, the Woodruff Family Residence Center is easily accessible from I-75 and I-85, and just 30 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Address

2020 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 404-352-2020

Directions

Parking

We provide free, covered parking for all patients and families staying in our suites and for patients in the MS Rehabilitation and Wellness Program. ADA parking is available on every level, with easy access to the hospital via a covered walkway connected to the Woodruff Family Residence Center. Elevators are located on each level for added convenience.

MS Rehabilitation and Wellness Program patients will receive a parking pass after their initial clinical evaluation, offering convenient parking right outside the plaza level.

Public transportation

MARTA, Atlanta’s mass transit system, operates a bus line accessing Shepherd Center. The campus is accessible via the #110-Peachtree Road/Buckhead bus from the Arts-Center MARTA station. Visit MARTA’s website for more information.

Services and clinics at Woodruff Family Residence Center

A glimpse inside the Woodruff Family Residence Center

Explore our state-of-the-art facilities where where innovation meets a welcoming, healing environment to support patients and families on their journey to recovery.

Convenient housing for day therapy patients

Patients enrolled in day therapy programs who live more than 30 miles from Shepherd can take advantage of our accessible housing, located next door to the main campus.

Fully furnished with everything you need

Fully furnished and equipped with all essential amenities, our housing provides peace of mind for patients and their families.

Comprehensive therapy for multiple sclerosis

Located on the ground level, the MS Wellness and Rehabilitation program provides comprehensive therapies for multiple sclerosis, including physical, occupational, and speech and cognitive therapy.

Multiple sclerosis support, wellness, and education

Integrating fitness, nutrition, and education into a holistic approach tailored for individuals with MS, our program, guided by an exercise physiologist, helps participants manage their health, enhance daily function, and build both physical and psychosocial strength.

Cutting-edge technology for personalized care plans

Through advanced technology like the ZeroG Gait and Balance System, patients in the MS Wellness and Rehabilitation program gain access to cutting-edge tools that enhance their personalized care plans.