Heritage Oaks Retirement Living
Assisted Living & Independent Living · St Simons, GA

Heritage Oaks Retirement Living

Assisted Living & Independent Living · St Simons, GA

Overview of Heritage Oaks Retirement Living

Heritage Oaks Retirement Living offers assisted living and independent living in St Simons, GA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

With both care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Heritage Oaks has 34 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community is in the Demere Park neighborhood, and administrator Myra Braswell oversees its day to day operation. A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 34 Rank #358 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 358th out of 426 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #402 / 426Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 402nd out of 426 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #58 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 58th out of 466 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
67 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceMarch 6, 2025
CountyGlynn

Ownership & Operating Entity

Heritage Oaks Retirement Living is administered by Myra Braswell.

Additional Services

2 services
Catered Living
Memory Support Neighborhood

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsEvents/Activities

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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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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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Addington Place of Brunswick
AL
MC
RC
Brunswick
65
Facility 65
GA AVG 75
Rank #241 / 426
Yes
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 38
Rank #254 / 466
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 11
Rank #151 / 426
Kristen Hardy15
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 21
Rank #267 / 378
0.8
Facility 0.8
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #231 / 378
Homelife on Glynco
AL
MC
RC
Brunswick
65
Facility 65
GA AVG 75
Rank #241 / 426
No
79
Facility 79
GA AVG 38
Rank #11 / 466
-
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 11
Rank #96 / 426
Roxan Campfield23
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 21
Rank #360 / 378
2.0
Facility 2.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #344 / 378
Heritage Oaks Retirement Living
AL
IL
St Simons (Demere Park)
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 75
Rank #358 / 426
No
67
Facility 67
GA AVG 38
Rank #58 / 466
-
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 11
Rank #402 / 426
Myra Braswell---
Heritage Oaks Retirement Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
St Simons
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 75
Rank #358 / 426
No
67
Facility 67
GA AVG 38
Rank #58 / 466
-
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 11
Rank #402 / 426
Myra Braswell2
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #76 / 378
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #163 / 378
Marsh’s Edge
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Saint Simons Island
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 75
Rank #360 / 426
Yes
67
Facility 67
GA AVG 38
Rank #58 / 466
-
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 11
Rank #96 / 426
Mr. Chris Murray12
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #196 / 378
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #163 / 378

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Heritage Oaks Retirement Living is located in ST SIMONS, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Oaks Retirement Living

What neighborhood is Heritage Oaks Retirement Living in?

Heritage Oaks Retirement Living is in the Demere Park neighborhood of ST SIMONS.

Is Heritage Oaks Retirement Living in a walkable area?

Heritage Oaks Retirement Living has a walk score of 67. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has Heritage Oaks Retirement Living been in business?

Heritage Oaks Retirement Living has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Heritage Oaks Retirement Living?

No, Heritage Oaks Retirement Living has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Heritage Oaks Retirement Living?

The team at Heritage Oaks Retirement Living can be reached at myra@heritageoaksretirement.com.

Who is the administrator of Heritage Oaks Retirement Living?

Myra Braswell is the administrator of Heritage Oaks Retirement Living.

How many beds does Heritage Oaks Retirement Living have?

Heritage Oaks Retirement Living has 34 beds.

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