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Making a Joyful Journey, LLC
Making a Joyful Journey provides assisted living in Columbus, GA. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while keeping a private living space.
The community has 80 beds. Richard Averett serves as administrator.
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About this community
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC is administered by Richard Averett.
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
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6.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to Making a Joyful Journey, LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| The Gardens at Calvary Alc | AL MC | Columbus | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
75
Rank
#83 / 426 | No |
23
Facility
23
GA AVG
38
Rank
#312 / 466 | - | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
11
Rank
#41 / 426 | Ms. Laurie Smith | 11 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#196 / 378 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#163 / 378 |
| Oaks at Grove Park | AL MC RC | Columbus | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
75
Rank
#131 / 426 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
GA AVG
38
Rank
#217 / 466 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
11
Rank
#226 / 426 | Ms. Christina Vogler | 7 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#156 / 378 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#192 / 378 |
| Making a Joyful Journey, LLC | AL | Columbus | 80
Facility
80
GA AVG
75
Rank
#171 / 426 | No |
23
Facility
23
GA AVG
38
Rank
#312 / 466 | - | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
11
Rank
#402 / 426 | Richard Averett | - | - | - |
| Spring Harbor | AL IL MC NH SNF | Columbus | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
75
Rank
#259 / 426 | Yes |
3
Facility
3
GA AVG
38
Rank
#449 / 466 | 1 Bed | 20
Facility
20
GA AVG
11
Rank
#66 / 426 | Michael D. Campbell | 14 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
21
Rank
#128 / 378 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#91 / 378 |
| Oaks at Maple Ridge | AL RC | Columbus | 50
Facility
50
GA AVG
75
Rank
#287 / 426 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
GA AVG
38
Rank
#254 / 466 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
11
Rank
#151 / 426 | Stephanie Oswald | 11 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#196 / 378 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#163 / 378 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other GA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC is located in COLUMBUS, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Making a Joyful Journey, LLC
Is Making a Joyful Journey, LLC in a walkable area?
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Making a Joyful Journey, LLC been in business?
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Making a Joyful Journey, LLC?
No, Making a Joyful Journey, LLC has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Making a Joyful Journey, LLC?
The team at Making a Joyful Journey, LLC can be reached at kelsey@joyfuljourneys2008.com.
Who is the administrator of Making a Joyful Journey, LLC?
Richard Averett is the administrator of Making a Joyful Journey, LLC.
How many beds does Making a Joyful Journey, LLC have?
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC has 80 beds.
Are there photos of Making a Joyful Journey, LLC?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Making a Joyful Journey, LLC in the photo gallery on this page.
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