Legacy Ridge at Buckhead
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Atlanta, GA
Legacy Ridge at Buckhead
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Atlanta, GA
Overview of Legacy Ridge at Buckhead
Five years into operating in Atlanta’s Buckhead area, Legacy Ridge runs an 83-bed assisted living, memory care, and respite care community out of a two-story building in Fulton County. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units make up the housing, and the neighborhood scores 68 on walkability, moderately walkable, meaning some errands genuinely work on foot. Jo Ellen Spivey leads the community as Executive Director.
The memory care side gets real attention here. Specially trained associates work alongside licensed nurses who are on call around the clock, and residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture and personal items into their rooms. That’s a small detail, but it matters for people transitioning into memory care, since familiar objects can ease the adjustment.
Daily life isn’t an afterthought either; card games, painting sessions, and morning walks fill the activity calendar, and a library plus raised garden beds give residents quieter ways to spend time. A hair and nail salon rounds out the personal care side, and transportation services handle the logistics of getting around town.
On the regulatory front, inspections here have tended to center on medication management, the one area that shows up most consistently in the record.
Legacy Ridge at Buckhead comes across as a community built around personalization within a structured care setting, blending licensed nursing coverage and trained memory care staff with the kind of everyday touches, a familiar chair, a garden bed, that make a placement feel less like an institution and more like a home.
83-bed community Rank #323 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 664 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.
5 years in operation Rank #496 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 496th out of 671 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: 68 / 100 Rank #115 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceAugust 25, 2020
CountyFulton
Legacy Ridge at Buckhead is administered by Jo Ellen Spivey.
Respite Care
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
5 deficiencies
16 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 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 (76% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 21 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (5 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 1.2 | This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.3 vs. GA avg 1.2).↓ 75% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 16 | 17 | This facility has had 6% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (16 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 6% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on July 30, 2025 found no deficiencies or rule violations during the complaint investigation.
- A June 4, 2025 complaint investigation cited failure to provide protective care and watchful oversight when a resident with Alzheimer’s was found inside the walk-in freezer.
- Medication errors including missed doses and incorrect administration were substantiated in an August 8, 2024 complaint investigation, causing stroke-like symptoms in one resident.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 330 / 355 / 380 / 390 / 415 / 442 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Legacy Ridge at Buckhead
1 Bedroom
2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio
1 Bedroom
Places of interest near Legacy Ridge at Buckhead
9.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Atlanta's city center to Legacy Ridge at Buckhead's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Atlanta
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Heartis Buckhead Senior Living | AL IL MC | Ne Atlanta (Buckhead) | 132
Facility
132
GA AVG
87
Rank
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84
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84
GA AVG
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#11 / 870 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
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#529 / 671 | C+ | Lisa Robinson-Kerr | 5 | -
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21
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#1 / 483 | 0.0
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0.0
GA AVG
1.2
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#1 / 483 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Buckhead | AL MC | Atlanta | 100
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GA AVG
87
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#192 / 664 | Yes |
47
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47
GA AVG
39
Rank
#346 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
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14
GA AVG
14
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#165 / 671 | A | Clint Strickland | 18 | 1
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1
GA AVG
21
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#92 / 483 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.2
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#92 / 483 |
| Legacy Ridge at Buckhead | AL MC RC | Atlanta | 83
Facility
83
GA AVG
87
Rank
#323 / 664 | No |
68
Facility
68
GA AVG
39
Rank
#115 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
14
Rank
#496 / 671 | - | Jo Ellen Spivey | 16 | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
21
Rank
#212 / 483 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#129 / 483 |
| Renaissance on Peachtree | AL IL RC | Atlanta | 70
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70
GA AVG
87
Rank
#390 / 664 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
GA AVG
39
Rank
#136 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10
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10
GA AVG
14
Rank
#248 / 671 | - | Raphael Fleuristal | 22 | 9
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9
GA AVG
21
Rank
#281 / 483 | 0.4
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0.4
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#164 / 483 |
| Lenbrook | AL MC NH SNF | Ne Atlanta | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#447 / 664 | No |
57
Facility
57
GA AVG
39
Rank
#239 / 870 | - | 45
Facility
45
GA AVG
14
Rank
#74 / 671 | A+ | Mr. John Clark | 21 | 15
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15
GA AVG
21
Rank
#333 / 483 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#243 / 483 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Legacy Ridge at Buckhead
Is Legacy Ridge at Buckhead in a walkable area?
Legacy Ridge at Buckhead has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Legacy Ridge at Buckhead been in business?
Legacy Ridge at Buckhead has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Legacy Ridge at Buckhead?
No, Legacy Ridge at Buckhead has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Legacy Ridge at Buckhead?
The team at Legacy Ridge at Buckhead can be reached at thaskins@atlasseniorliving.com.
Who is the administrator of Legacy Ridge at Buckhead?
Jo Ellen Spivey is the administrator of Legacy Ridge at Buckhead.
How many beds does Legacy Ridge at Buckhead have?
Legacy Ridge at Buckhead has 83 beds.
Are there photos of Legacy Ridge at Buckhead?
Yes — there are 12 photos of Legacy Ridge at Buckhead in the photo gallery on this page.
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