The Gardens at Calvary Alc
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbus, GA
The Gardens at Calvary Alc
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbus, GA
The Gardens at Calvary is an assisted living and memory care community located in Columbus, GA. It offers a range of services including memory care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as assisted living options. The community focuses on providing compassionate care in a Christ-centered environment.
100-bed community Rank #192 / 666Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 192nd 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
25 years in operation Rank #117 / 669Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 23 / 100 Rank #597 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 597th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceJune 27, 2013
CountyMuscogee
The Gardens at Calvary Alc is administered by Ms. Laurie Smith.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Laurie Smith, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Dining
Activities Program
In-House Beauty Salon
Secure Community With Accessible Outdoor Space
Specific ProgramsPastoral Care
Religious Services
Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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 2017 · 9 years of data
6 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 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (70% below)
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (70% below)
Latest Inspection
September 15, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 21 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (6 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 71% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 0.7 | 2.3 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.7 vs. GA avg 2.3).↓ 70% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- September 15, 2025 complaint inspection found no rule violations or deficiencies.
- February 7, 2019 inspection cited three deficiencies for missing fire drill documentation, incomplete medication records, and delayed medication refills causing dosing interruptions.
- August 16, 2018 complaint investigation substantiated medication errors, including a 15-day failure to administer prescribed drugs and no physician notification.
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6.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to The Gardens at Calvary Alc's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| The Gardens at Calvary Alc | AL MC | Columbus | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
87
Rank
#192 / 666 | No |
23
Facility
23
GA AVG
39
Rank
#597 / 870 | - | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
14
Rank
#117 / 669 | Ms. Laurie Smith | 11 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#233 / 497 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.4
Rank
#191 / 497 |
| Oaks at Grove Park | AL MC RC | Columbus | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
87
Rank
#274 / 666 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
GA AVG
39
Rank
#445 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#390 / 669 | Ms. Christina Vogler | 7 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#188 / 497 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
GA AVG
1.4
Rank
#223 / 497 |
| Legacy Reserve at Old Town | AL IL MC | Columbus | 53
Facility
53
GA AVG
87
Rank
#484 / 666 | No |
6
Facility
6
GA AVG
39
Rank
#776 / 870 | - | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
14
Rank
#491 / 669 | Susan Stephens | 11 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 497 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 497 |
| Oaks at Maple Ridge | AL RC | Columbus | 50
Facility
50
GA AVG
87
Rank
#488 / 666 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
GA AVG
39
Rank
#508 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#285 / 669 | Stephanie Oswald | 13 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#233 / 497 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.4
Rank
#191 / 497 |
| Seasons of Comfort Personal Care Home | AL RESC RC | Columbus (Muscogee) | 23
Facility
23
GA AVG
87
Rank
#622 / 666 | No |
0
Facility
0
GA AVG
39
Rank
#850 / 870 | Private / Shared Rooms | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
14
Rank
#594 / 669 | Trenda Thomas | 3 | -
Facility
-
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 497 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 497 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
The Gardens at Calvary Alc is located in COLUMBUS, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens at Calvary Alc
Is The Gardens at Calvary Alc in a walkable area?
The Gardens at Calvary Alc has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at The Gardens at Calvary Alc?
No, The Gardens at Calvary Alc has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for The Gardens at Calvary Alc?
The team at The Gardens at Calvary Alc can be reached at lisadodgen@calvary-ministries.com.
Who is the administrator of The Gardens at Calvary Alc?
Ms LAURIE SMITH is the administrator of The Gardens at Calvary Alc.
How many beds does The Gardens at Calvary Alc have?
The Gardens at Calvary Alc has 100 beds.
Are there photos of The Gardens at Calvary Alc?
Yes — there are 9 photos of The Gardens at Calvary Alc in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Gardens at Calvary Alc?
The Gardens at Calvary Alc is located at 7595 Moon Road, Columbus, Ga 31909.0.
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