The Gardens at Calvary Alc
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbus, GA
The Gardens at Calvary Alc
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbus, GA
The Gardens at Calvary is an assisted living and memory care community located in Columbus, GA. It offers a range of services including memory care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as assisted living options. The community focuses on providing compassionate care in a Christ-centered environment.
100-bed community Rank #191 / 663Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 663 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
25 years in operation Rank #116 / 672Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 672 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 23 / 100 Rank #597 / 839Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 597th out of 839 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
IssuanceJune 27, 2013
CountyMuscogee
The Gardens at Calvary Alc is administered by Ms. Laurie Smith.
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Dining
Activities
Salon
Wheelchair Accessible
Specific ProgramsPastoral Care
Religious Services
Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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
6 deficiencies
11 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 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 (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (58% below)
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (58% below)
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 inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.5 | 1.2 | This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.5 vs. GA avg 1.2).↓ 58% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 11 | 17 | This facility has had 35% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (11 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 35% fewer |
Places of interest near The Gardens at Calvary Alc
6.1 miles from city center
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| The Gardens at Calvary Alc | AL MC | Columbus | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
87
Rank
#191 / 663 | No |
23
Facility
23
GA AVG
41
Rank
#597 / 839 | - | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
14
Rank
#116 / 672 | Ms. Laurie Smith | 11 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#233 / 482 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#190 / 482 |
| Oaks at Grove Park | AL MC RC | Columbus | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
87
Rank
#272 / 663 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
GA AVG
41
Rank
#445 / 839 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#397 / 672 | Ms. Christina Vogler | 7 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#187 / 482 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#222 / 482 |
| Spring Harbor | AL IL MC NH SNF | Columbus | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#447 / 663 | Yes |
3
Facility
3
GA AVG
41
Rank
#808 / 839 | 1 Bed | 20
Facility
20
GA AVG
14
Rank
#149 / 672 | Michael D. Campbell | 14 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
21
Rank
#157 / 482 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#112 / 482 |
| Legacy Reserve at Old Town | AL IL MC | Columbus | 53
Facility
53
GA AVG
87
Rank
#482 / 663 | No |
6
Facility
6
GA AVG
41
Rank
#775 / 839 | - | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
14
Rank
#498 / 672 | Susan Stephens | 11 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 482 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 482 |
| Oaks at Maple Ridge | AL RC | Columbus | 50
Facility
50
GA AVG
87
Rank
#486 / 663 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
GA AVG
41
Rank
#508 / 839 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#287 / 672 | Stephanie Oswald | 13 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#233 / 482 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#190 / 482 |
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.
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 since 2017 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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