Prema at Ashton Hills
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Covington, GA

Prema at Ashton Hills

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Covington, GA

Overview of Prema at Ashton Hills

Prema at Ashton Hills offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Covington, GA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks, while memory care provides supervision for residents living with memory loss. Respite care offers a short term stay for a family caregiver. The combination of assisted living and memory care can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Prema at Ashton Hills has 90 beds and is administered by Heather Maclagan. The area has a Walk Score of 74, meaning it is very walkable and most errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently. Transportation services cover medical and personal appointments, giving residents a way to reach those destinations without arranging their own transportation.

A dedicated onsite licensed nurse and onsite physician visits make clinical support available within the community. Rehabilitation services can support residents who need therapy as part of their care. Covered patios, walking paths, outdoor seating, and landscaped courtyards offer several places to spend time outside. A salon and spa provide personal grooming services within the community, and the pet friendly policy allows residents to keep a pet.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 90 Rank #131 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 131st out of 426 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

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 #368 / 426Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 368th out of 426 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
3 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #23 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 23rd out of 466 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
74 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceAugust 14, 2023
CountyNewton

Ownership & Operating Entity

Prema at Ashton Hills is administered by Heather Maclagan.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsNurse call systems with pull cords in high-risk areas, bed/chair alarms, and wearable pendants.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Patio
Walking Paths
Outdoor Seating
Movie Theater
Chapel
Playground
Salon
Arts & Crafts
Putting Green
Game Room
Piano
Library
Computers
Bistro
Dining
Pet Friendly
Mandir
ActivitiesDaily social, recreational, and spiritual activities
Specific ProgramsSenior Living
Operating Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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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 2025 · 1 year 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.
0 deficiencies 4 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 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 (100% 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. 025.0 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 100% 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. 416.0 This facility has had 75% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (4 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer

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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.
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AL
IL
MC
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160
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GA AVG 75
Rank #16 / 426
Yes
43
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GA AVG 38
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #226 / 426
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0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
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Belmont Village Senior Living Johns Creek
AL
IL
MC
RC
Suwanee
110
Facility 110
GA AVG 75
Rank #62 / 426
Yes
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 38
Rank #177 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 11
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ASaida Holyfield13
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #156 / 378
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #110 / 378
Prema at Ashton Hills
AL
MC
RC
Covington
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 75
Rank #131 / 426
Yes
74
Facility 74
GA AVG 38
Rank #23 / 466
-
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 11
Rank #368 / 426
-Heather Maclagan4
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 378
Oaks at Tucker
AL
Tucker
66
Facility 66
GA AVG 75
Rank #235 / 426
No
63
Facility 63
GA AVG 38
Rank #75 / 466
-
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 11
Rank #151 / 426
ADeborah Dowell8
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 378
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 378
The Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fort Oglethorpe
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 75
Rank #259 / 426
Yes
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 38
Rank #177 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
GA AVG 11
Rank #39 / 426
A+Gregory Pflug11
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #76 / 378
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #76 / 378

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other GA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Prema at Ashton Hills

Is Prema at Ashton Hills in a walkable area?

Prema at Ashton Hills has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has Prema at Ashton Hills been in business?

Prema at Ashton Hills has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Prema at Ashton Hills?

Yes, Prema at Ashton Hills allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Prema at Ashton Hills?

The team at Prema at Ashton Hills can be reached at covingtoninfo@premaseniorliving.com.

Who is the administrator of Prema at Ashton Hills?

Heather Maclagan is the administrator of Prema at Ashton Hills.

How many beds does Prema at Ashton Hills have?

Prema at Ashton Hills has 90 beds.

Has Prema at Ashton Hills had any deficiencies?

Prema at Ashton Hills has no reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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