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Heritage Oaks Retirement Living
Heritage Oaks Retirement Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care and respite care in St Simons, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care gives a family caregiver a short stay option when they need to travel or recover.
With 34 beds, Heritage Oaks Retirement Living is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Studio, one bedroom and two bedroom residences are available. A studio suits one resident, while a two bedroom can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.
A salon, rehabilitation services, scheduled local transportation and activities such as fitness classes, arts and crafts, educational seminars and group outings are available. 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 handle some nearby errands independently. Myra Braswell serves as the administrator.
Community insights.
About this community
Heritage Oaks Retirement Living is administered by Myra Braswell.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 1 deficiency 2 inspections
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 2025 vs. Georgia state average• Total deficiencies (96% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (62% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 1 | 25.0 | This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 96% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.5 | 1.3 | This facility has 62% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.5 vs. GA avg 1.3).↓ 62% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 16.0 | This facility has had 88% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (2 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 88% fewer |
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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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| 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 Hardy | 15 | 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 Campfield | 23 | 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 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 Braswell | 2 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#76 / 378 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#163 / 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 Murray | 12 | 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
Heritage Oaks Retirement Living is located in ST SIMONS, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Oaks Retirement Living
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.
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.
Has Heritage Oaks Retirement Living had any deficiencies?
Heritage Oaks Retirement Living has had 1 reported deficiency according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
Are there photos of Heritage Oaks Retirement Living?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Heritage Oaks Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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