Oaks at Dalton
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Dalton, GA
Oaks at Dalton
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Dalton, GA
Enjoy an enriched lifestyle with Oaks at Dalton, a charming senior living community in Dalton, GA, offering premiere assisted living. Settle into a relaxing residence with a range of studios and one-bedroom apartments to choose from. Each apartment is carefully designed to provide easily accessible layout and safety precautions like grab bars and emergency pull cords in place for utmost safety. A highly-trained, compassionate Assisted Living team is available to provide a steady helping hand with daily living activities or whatever help residents may need.
Fostering joy through shared experiences, the community cultivates multigenerational connections among older adult residents, families, team members, and folks from the surrounding community. Designed to provide residents with their best life, the community features an array of delightful amenities, including beautifully landscaped grounds, physical therapy sessions, fun games in the activities room, and salon. At Oaks Senior Living, seniors have everything they need to enjoy every minute of the good life.
48-bed community Rank #523 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 523rd out of 672 homes in Georgia. 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.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.
10 years in operation Rank #273 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 273rd out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #853 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 853rd out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceSeptember 21, 2021
CountyWhitfield
Oaks at Dalton is administered by Tamika Lipscomb.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesGrab bars and emergency pull cords in apartments.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Visitor PolicyVisitors are welcome at any time.
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Restaurant-Style Dining
Social Lounges
Pet Therapy Program
Walking Paths
Fitness Sessions
Game Rooms
Hairdresser & Salon
Community Living Room
ActivitiesFull calendar of activities including trivia, Bingo, and live entertainment
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 2016 · 10 years of data
6 deficiencies
7 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 2016 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% below)
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% below)
Latest Inspection
March 17, 2021
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 21 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (6 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2016.
| 0.6 | 2.1 | This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.6 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.9 | 1.2 | This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.9 vs. GA avg 1.2).↓ 25% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 17 | This facility has had 59% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (7 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 59% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- March 17, 2021 complaint investigation found a medication error where Resident #1 received Seroquel without a physician's order.
- September 22, 2020 complaint investigation confirmed a medication error causing Resident #1 to be hospitalized for insulin given from another resident's prescription.
- January 23, 2020 initial licensing inspection and January 22, 2018 follow-up both found no rule violations.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Oaks at Dalton
Places of interest near Oaks at Dalton
4.1 miles from city center
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Brookdale Rome | AL | Rome | 100 | Yes | A+ | 10 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe | AL IL MC RC | Fort Oglethorpe | 60 | Yes | A+ | 46 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oaks at Dalton | AL RC | Dalton | 48 | Yes | - | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Brookdale Chambrel Roswell | AL IL MC | Roswell | 30 | Yes | A+ | 55 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Benton Village of Stockbridge | AL MC | Stockbridge | 10 | No | A+ | 34 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Oaks at Dalton
Does Oaks at Dalton have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Oaks at Dalton on this page.
What is the best email address for Oaks at Dalton?
The team at Oaks at Dalton can be reached at tamika.lipscomb@oslcares.com.
Who is the administrator of Oaks at Dalton?
Tamika Lipscomb is the administrator of Oaks at Dalton.
How many beds does Oaks at Dalton have?
Oaks at Dalton has 48 beds.
Are there photos of Oaks at Dalton?
Yes — there are 24 photos of Oaks at Dalton in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Oaks at Dalton?
Oaks at Dalton is located at 2470 Dug Gap Rd, Dalton, GA 30720.
What is the phone number of Oaks at Dalton?
(706) 810-5980 will put you in contact with the team at Oaks at Dalton.
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