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Oaks at Ellijay
Oaks at Ellijay, located in Ellijay, Georgia, empowers residents to discover an enriched lifestyle filled with love and independence. This senior living community prioritizes providing personal care with dignity and compassion, creating a unique retirement experience tailored to each individual’s life story.At Oaks at Ellijay, residents can enjoy opportunities to make new friends, savor new experiences, and depend on reliable care services. The community’s person-directed approach ensures that each resident’s unique needs and preferences are understood and honored.
Oaks at Ellijay fosters a warm, lively, and stimulating social environment by cultivating joyful relationships between multiple generations. Residents can enjoy delicious local comfort foods in the restaurant-style dining room, with healthy and varied options available throughout the day. The community’s thoughtfully designed neighborhoods prioritize residents’ safety, security, comfort, and convenience, providing a home they can be proud to call their own. Oaks at Ellijay also offers short-term respite stays to provide family caregivers with much-needed rest and relaxation.
Community insights.
About this community
Oaks at Ellijay is administered by Chrissy Fountain.
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. 4 deficiencies 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 2023 vs. Georgia state average• Deficiencies per inspection (57% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (84% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 4 | 25 | This facility has 84% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (4 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 84% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.0 | 1.27 | This facility has 57% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2 vs. GA avg 1.27).↑ 57% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 16 | 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 |
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Oaks at Ellijay
1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ellijay's city center to Oaks at Ellijay's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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| Merrill Gardens at Woodstock | AL IL MC | Woodstock | 160
Facility
160
GA AVG
81
Rank
#33 / 527 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
GA AVG
40
Rank
#321 / 701 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
12
Rank
#302 / 549 | - | William Eyzaguirre | 16 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 478 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 478 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Johns Creek | AL IL MC RC | Suwanee | 110
Facility
110
GA AVG
81
Rank
#98 / 527 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
GA AVG
40
Rank
#289 / 701 | Studio / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
12
Rank
#110 / 549 | A | Saida Holyfield | 13 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#184 / 478 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#129 / 478 |
| Oaks at Ellijay | AL MC | Ellijay | 70
Facility
70
GA AVG
81
Rank
#283 / 527 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
GA AVG
40
Rank
#468 / 701 | Studio / 1 Bed | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
12
Rank
#389 / 549 | - | Chrissy Fountain | 2 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#184 / 478 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#408 / 478 |
| Oaks at Tucker | AL | Tucker | 66
Facility
66
GA AVG
81
Rank
#305 / 527 | No |
63
Facility
63
GA AVG
40
Rank
#132 / 701 | - | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
12
Rank
#207 / 549 | A | Deborah Dowell | 8 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 478 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 478 |
| Benton Village of Stockbridge | AL MC RC | Stockbridge | 10
Facility
10
GA AVG
81
Rank
#501 / 527 | No |
34
Facility
34
GA AVG
40
Rank
#407 / 701 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
12
Rank
#207 / 549 | A+ | Samira Spencer | 4 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 478 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 478 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every GA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Oaks at Ellijay
Is Oaks at Ellijay in a walkable area?
Oaks at Ellijay has a walk score of 26. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Oaks at Ellijay been in business?
Oaks at Ellijay has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Oaks at Ellijay have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Oaks at Ellijay on this page.
Are pets allowed at Oaks at Ellijay?
Yes, Oaks at Ellijay allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Oaks at Ellijay?
The team at Oaks at Ellijay can be reached at chrissy.fountain@oslcares.com.
Does Oaks at Ellijay operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Oaks at Ellijay is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Who is the administrator of Oaks at Ellijay?
Chrissy Fountain is the administrator of Oaks at Ellijay.
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