Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Blue Ridge, GA

Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Blue Ridge, GA

Overview of Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

Situated in the peaceful town of Blue Ridge, GA, Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is an exceptional senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. The community features a wide range of floor plans including suite, one-, and two-bedroom apartments. Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is a haven for seniors to live freely with a kind and compassionate team handling housekeeping duties and maintenance.

The community features several exclusive programs to ensure top-tier care and assistance including SHINE Memory Care Program wherein scientific principles are utilized to enhance its residents’ comprehension and engagement with their surroundings. Moreover, residents enjoy dining catered to their needs with delicious and healthy meals served daily. Amenities include a multi-function arts, crafts, and game area, a beauty salon and barbershop, a Grande clubhouse, and beautifully manicured grounds and courtyards.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 134 Rank #51 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 527 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #207 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 549 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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.
9 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #625 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 625th out of 701 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceJune 30, 2017
CountyFannin

Ownership & Operating Entity

Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is administered by Ms. Elizabeth Zylstra.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Activities
Salon
Wellness Center
Courtyard
Pet Friendly
Activities
Specific ProgramsHealth And Fitness, Concierge, Transportation, Housekeeping

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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.

Since 2017 · 9 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
12 deficiencies 24 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 (52% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (61% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1225 This facility has 52% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (12 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 52% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.51.27 This facility has 61% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.5 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 61% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2416 This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the Georgia average (24 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

Managed by Monajane Lippit

Executive Director

Over 30 years of experience

MonaJane Lippit is the Executive Director at Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care. She brings over 30 years of experience in corporate healthcare and leadership, with a strong background in rehabilitation and senior/assisted living. MonaJane is passionate about resident satisfaction and dedicated to serving the seniors at Blue Ridge.

Places of interest near Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Blue Ridge's city center to Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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 Eyzaguirre16
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Blue Ridge
134
Facility 134
GA AVG 81
Rank #51 / 527
Yes
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 40
Rank #625 / 701
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
-Ms. Elizabeth Zylstra24
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 21
Rank #315 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 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
ASaida Holyfield13
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #184 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 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
ADeborah Dowell8
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 Spencer4
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

Is Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?

Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care been in business?

Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care on this page.

Are pets allowed at Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Yes, Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Ms ELIZABETH ZYLSTRA is the administrator of Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care.

How many beds does Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care have?

Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care has 134 beds.

Has Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care had any deficiencies?

Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care has had 12 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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