Southern Pines Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Thomasville, GA

Southern Pines Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Thomasville, GA

Overview of Southern Pines Senior Living

Southern Pines Senior Living is a dynamic senior living community set in Thomasville, GA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With a dedication to providing personalized support, the community features a team of dedicated caregivers and licensed nurses on-site. The community offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments for a comfortable and secure living space.

For more than 20 years, Southern Pines Senior Living has been empowering residents to live their best lives with an array of convenient services like weekly housekeeping and laundry services, bus transportation, maintenance, and serving of three delicious meals per day. There are plenty to enjoy with amenities like lovely dining areas, a fitness center, library, salon, a chael, and beautifully maintained grounds, courtyards, gardens.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 130 Rank #58 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th 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 #350 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th 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.
6 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #571 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 571st 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 TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceFebruary 1, 2020
CountyThomas

Ownership & Operating Entity

Southern Pines Senior Living is administered by Michelle Straughn.

Contact Information

Contact Southern Pines Senior Living

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 2020 · 6 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.
22 deficiencies 17 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 2020 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (2% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (12% 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. 2225 This facility has 12% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (22 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 12% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.31.27 This facility has 2% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.3 vs. GA avg 1.27).↑ 2% worse

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. 1716 This facility has had 6% more total inspections than the Georgia average (17 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 6% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Cottage / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Southern Pines Senior Living

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Places of interest near Southern Pines Senior Living

Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Thomasville's city center to Southern Pines Senior Living'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
Southern Pines Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Thomasville
130
Facility 130
GA AVG 81
Rank #58 / 527
Yes
15
Facility 15
GA AVG 40
Rank #571 / 701
Cottage / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 12
Rank #350 / 549
-Michelle Straughn17
22
Facility 22
GA AVG 21
Rank #389 / 478
1.3
Facility 1.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #344 / 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

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 Southern Pines Senior Living

Is Southern Pines Senior Living in a walkable area?

Southern Pines Senior Living has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Southern Pines Senior Living been in business?

Southern Pines Senior Living has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Southern Pines Senior Living?

Yes, Southern Pines Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Southern Pines Senior Living?

The team at Southern Pines Senior Living can be reached at ed@southernpinessl.com.

Who is the administrator of Southern Pines Senior Living?

Michelle Straughn is the administrator of Southern Pines Senior Living.

How many beds does Southern Pines Senior Living have?

Southern Pines Senior Living has 130 beds.

Has Southern Pines Senior Living had any deficiencies?

Southern Pines Senior Living has had 22 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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