The Gardens at Calvary Alc
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbus, GA

The Gardens at Calvary Alc

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbus, GA

Overview of The Gardens at Calvary Alc

The Gardens at Calvary Alc provides assisted living and memory care in Columbus, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Both care levels are available here. As a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 100 beds and opened in 2000. Housing includes shared suites, studios, deluxe studios, one bedroom and deluxe one bedroom units, and two bedroom units. Shared suites and two bedroom units can suit couples or companions, while a studio provides one private living space.

An in house beauty salon gives residents access to salon services within the community. Dining includes home cooked meals, and the activities program offers structured things for residents to do.

The secure community has accessible outdoor space. Pastoral care and religious services are available for residents who want faith based support. Ms Laurie Smith is the administrator, and Zack Hamsley serves as director.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 100 Rank #83 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 83rd 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #41 / 426Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 41st 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.
25 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #312 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 312th 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceJune 27, 2013
CountyMuscogee

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Gardens at Calvary Alc is administered by Ms. Laurie Smith.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Religious ServicesYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Activities
Salon
Wheelchair Accessible
Specific ProgramsPastoral Care
Religious Services
Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining at The Gardens is a highlight for many of our seniors, featuring high-quality, home-cooked meals.

Room Accommodations

Room TypesShared Suites, Studio, Deluxe Studio, One Bedroom, Deluxe One Bedroom, Two Bedroom

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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 2017 · 9 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.
6 deficiencies 11 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 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (62% 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. 625.0 This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (6 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 76% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.51.3 This facility has 62% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.5 vs. GA avg 1.3).↓ 62% 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. 1116.0 This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (11 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer

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Address 6.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to The Gardens at Calvary Alc's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
The Gardens at Calvary Alc
AL
MC
Columbus
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 75
Rank #83 / 426
No
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 38
Rank #312 / 466
-
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 11
Rank #41 / 426
-Ms. Laurie Smith11
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #196 / 378
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #163 / 378
Oaks at Grove Park
AL
MC
RC
Columbus
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 75
Rank #131 / 426
Yes
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 38
Rank #217 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #226 / 426
-Ms. Christina Vogler7
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #156 / 378
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #192 / 378
Thrive at Green Island
AL
MC
Columbus
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 75
Rank #158 / 426
Yes
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 38
Rank #398 / 466
Suite
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #226 / 426
A+Meggan Walker27
42
Facility 42
GA AVG 21
Rank #356 / 378
1.6
Facility 1.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #324 / 378
Spring Harbor
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 75
Rank #259 / 426
Yes
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 38
Rank #449 / 466
1 Bed
20
Facility 20
GA AVG 11
Rank #66 / 426
-Michael D. Campbell14
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #128 / 378
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #91 / 378
Oaks at Maple Ridge
AL
RC
Columbus
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 75
Rank #287 / 426
Yes
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 38
Rank #254 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 11
Rank #151 / 426
-Stephanie Oswald11
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #196 / 378
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #163 / 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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

The Gardens at Calvary Alc is located in COLUMBUS, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens at Calvary Alc

Is The Gardens at Calvary Alc in a walkable area?

The Gardens at Calvary Alc has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has The Gardens at Calvary Alc been in business?

The Gardens at Calvary Alc has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Gardens at Calvary Alc?

No, The Gardens at Calvary Alc has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for The Gardens at Calvary Alc?

The team at The Gardens at Calvary Alc can be reached at lisadodgen@calvary-ministries.com.

Who is the administrator of The Gardens at Calvary Alc?

Ms. Laurie Smith is the administrator of The Gardens at Calvary Alc.

How many beds does The Gardens at Calvary Alc have?

The Gardens at Calvary Alc has 100 beds.

Has The Gardens at Calvary Alc had any deficiencies?

The Gardens at Calvary Alc has had 6 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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