Heritage Oaks Retirement Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · St Simons, GA
Heritage Oaks Retirement Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · St Simons, GA
Overview of Heritage Oaks Retirement Living
Heritage Oaks Retirement Living is a 34-bed senior community located at 300 Heritage Drive on St. Simons Island, Georgia. Operating since March 2025 under the administration of Myra Braswell, the facility provides multi-level services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care for adults aged 55 and older. The property features a central neighborhood location with a Walk Score of 67, allowing pedestrian access to some local amenities.
Oversight tracking from the Georgia Department of Community Health outlines a stable initial entry punctuated by a single serious safety and administrative infraction during its first year of operation. A state investigation substantiated that on July 3, 2025, a resident suffered a fractured femur during an unwitnessed fall, and the facility failed to detect the injury or report the serious incident to the state within the mandatory timeframe. A subsequent complaint audit on August 4, 2025, resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, indicating that the administration implemented required corrective measures to address the reporting failure.
Clinical operations are maintained by 24-hour on-site personnel, including licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who manage rehabilitation therapies and memory care programs. Environmental safety features encompass secure entrance gates and emergency response systems inside the apartments. The single-story layout incorporates standard amenities such as a media room, beauty salon, and central dining options.
Daily residential services provide three meals tailored to basic dietary preferences, building maintenance, and a regular calendar of fitness sessions and social outings. While the community has a brief operational history free of formal state fines or license restrictions, the initial fall-reporting delay emphasizes the importance of independent family tracking.
Prospective residents interested in a small-scale, newer island property should discuss current injury monitoring and emergency communication logs with the management team. This setting is appropriate for individuals who maintain a relatively active lifestyle and whose sponsors can regularly check compliance records
34-bed community Rank #580 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 580th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation Rank #640 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 640th 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.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #124 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th 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
IssuanceMarch 6, 2025
CountyGlynn
Heritage Oaks Retirement Living is administered by Myra Braswell.
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency response systems, secure entrances, 24/7 staff
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Memory Support
Pets not allowed
Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Emergency Call System
24/7 Staff On Site
Noon Meal Included
Seated Dining
Spiritual Enrichment Programs
Scheduled Local Transportation
Organized Social Activities
All Utilities (Except Telephone)
Central Heat & Air
Expanded Basic Cable Tv
Exercise Programs
Maintenance Services
Media Room
On-Site Rehabilitative Therapy Services
Beauty/Barber Shop
ActivitiesEngaging activities including social gatherings, fitness classes, arts and crafts, educational seminars, and group outings
Specific ProgramsCatered Living, Memory Support Neighborhood, Events/Activities
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 2025 · 1 year of data
1 deficiency
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
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (95% below)
• Total deficiencies (95% 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.
| 1 | 21 | This facility has 95% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 95% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 4, 2025 complaint investigation found no rule violations after a full onsite review.
- August 1, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to report a serious injury involving Resident #4’s femur fracture from July 3, 2025.
- Only one deficiency cited related to incident reporting; no other deficiencies or immediate jeopardy were noted in recent investigations.
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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. Moderately 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.
Are there photos of Heritage Oaks Retirement Living?
Yes — there are 13 photos of Heritage Oaks Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Heritage Oaks Retirement Living?
Heritage Oaks Retirement Living is located at 300 Heritage Drive, St Simons, Ga 31522.0.
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