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Merryvale Assisted Living
Merryvale is considered one of the trusted assisted living communities in Oxford, Georgia. With an emphasis on assisted living, other services provided are memory care support and respite care, delivered with a person-centered, individualized approach. The senior living experience is supported by the vibrant atmosphere of the community by designing a home built with comfort, security, and flexibility in mind.
Merryvale ensures that individuals thrive in a home that puts them first. This premier assisted living community has carefully designed an environment that caters to all individual needs. Its accommodations include ADLs, specialized memory care training, respite stays, medication management, daily meal plans, life-enriching programs, and recreational activities.
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About this community
Merryvale Assisted Living is administered by Cassandra Jenkins.
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. 5 deficiencies 19 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 2018 vs. Georgia state average• Total deficiencies (80% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (76% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 5 | 25 | This facility has 80% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (5 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 80% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.3 | 1.27 | This facility has 76% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.3 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 76% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 19 | 16 | This facility has had 19% more total inspections than the Georgia average (19 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 19% more |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 384 / 476 / 630 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merryvale Assisted Living
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2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Oxford's city center to Merryvale Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.68 miles to nearest hospital (Piedmont Rockdale)
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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 |
| Merryvale Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Oxford | 78
Facility
78
GA AVG
81
Rank
#243 / 527 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
GA AVG
40
Rank
#690 / 701 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
GA AVG
12
Rank
#261 / 549 | - | Cassandra Jenkins | 19 | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
21
Rank
#212 / 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 | 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 Merryvale Assisted Living
Is Merryvale Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Merryvale Assisted Living has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Merryvale Assisted Living been in business?
Merryvale Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Merryvale Assisted Living?
Yes, Merryvale Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Merryvale Assisted Living?
The team at Merryvale Assisted Living can be reached at cjenkins@merryvaleal.com.
Who is the administrator of Merryvale Assisted Living?
Cassandra Jenkins is the administrator of Merryvale Assisted Living.
How many beds does Merryvale Assisted Living have?
Merryvale Assisted Living has 78 beds.
Has Merryvale Assisted Living had any deficiencies?
Merryvale Assisted Living has had 5 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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