The Birches at Villa Rica
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Villa Rica, GA
The Birches at Villa Rica
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Villa Rica, GA
The Birches at Villa Rica is a 70-bed senior living facility at 201 Permian Way in Villa Rica, Georgia. Administered by Rita Miller since its state licensing in May 2022, the community provides standard personal care and memory support. The property features a Walk Score of 46, indicating that while a few services exist nearby, most tasks outside the campus require vehicular transportation.
Public oversight files from the Georgia Department of Community Health document an annual average of 0.8 deficiencies, tracking 84% better than the state average for assisted living. While the facility achieved a citations-per-inspection rate of zero across multiple audits in 2021, 2024, and early 2025, a July 2022 complaint investigation substantiated three deficiencies. State inspectors cited the administration for inadequate window and door security alongside insufficient staff supervision after a cognitively impaired resident exited the building through an unsecure window.
Clinical operations are maintained around the clock by an on-site team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Internal programming includes fall prevention protocols, creative engagement classes, and a dedicated memory care branch utilizing validation therapy. No administrative fines or state enforcement penalties appear in the public records, and consecutive surveys spanning late 2022 through 2025 were finalized without any rule infractions.
Older adults looking into this mid-sized personal care community will find that the physical plant security systems have undergone extensive regulatory corrections since the 2022 elopement. This setting is suitable for individuals whose representatives want an established program structure and can independently monitor safety compliance.
70-bed community Rank #391 / 666Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 391st out of 666 homes in Georgia for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
4 years in operation Rank #528 / 669Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 528th out of 669 homes in Georgia for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #357 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 870 homes in Georgia for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceMay 11, 2022
CountyCarroll
The Birches at Villa Rica is administered by Rita Miller.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Email
ed@birchesvr.com
Salon
Restaurant
Movie Theater
Concierge
Activities
Specific ProgramsLife at the Birches, Memory Care Activities, Assisted Living Activities, Fall Prevention System, Reflections Memory Care, Person Centered Care, Validation Therapy, Engaging the Creative Spirit
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.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
3 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (86% below)
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (86% below)
Latest Inspection
February 28, 2025
Renewal
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 21 | This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 86% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 0.6 | 4.2 | This facility has 86% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.6 vs. GA avg 4.2).↓ 86% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 28, 2025 renewal inspection found no rule violations and cleared two prior complaint intakes without deficiencies.
- July 27, 2022 complaint investigation cited three deficiencies for failing to secure memory care residents, including lack of safety devices and oversight after an elopement incident.
- Complaint investigations in 2024 and 2022 repeatedly found no rule violations, showing no new deficiencies after the 2022 safety issues.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Baptist Village, Inc. | AL IL NH SNF | Waycross | 254 | No | - | 60 | - |
| Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center | AL HOS MC NH PC SNF | Ideal | 88 | No | - | 11 | - |
| The Birches at Villa Rica | AL MC | Villa Rica | 70 | No | - | 46 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Birches at Villa Rica
Is The Birches at Villa Rica in a walkable area?
The Birches at Villa Rica has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at The Birches at Villa Rica?
Yes, The Birches at Villa Rica allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for The Birches at Villa Rica?
The team at The Birches at Villa Rica can be reached at ed@birchesvr.com.
Who is the administrator of The Birches at Villa Rica?
Rita Miller is the administrator of The Birches at Villa Rica.
How many beds does The Birches at Villa Rica have?
The Birches at Villa Rica has 70 beds.
Are there photos of The Birches at Villa Rica?
Yes — there are 10 photos of The Birches at Villa Rica in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Birches at Villa Rica?
The Birches at Villa Rica is located at 201 Permian Way, Villa Rica, GA 30180.
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