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The Lodge at Stephens Lake
The Lodge at Stephens Lake offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Jasper, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Respite care is available for a short stay.
Several care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Private suites provide one living space, and companion suites can suit two people moving together or someone who wants a companion. The community has 66 beds, allows pets, and is administered by Timothy Ritch.
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About this community
The Lodge at Stephens Lake is administered by Timothy Ritch.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 2 deficiencies 4 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 2022 vs. Georgia state average• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (62% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 2 | 25.0 | This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 92% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.5 | 1.3 | 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
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 16.0 | 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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4.0 miles from city center
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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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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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| Merrill Gardens at Woodstock | AL IL MC | Woodstock | 160
Facility
160
GA AVG
75
Rank
#16 / 426 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
GA AVG
38
Rank
#198 / 466 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
11
Rank
#226 / 426 | - | William Eyzaguirre | 16 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 378 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 378 |
| 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
Rank
#79 / 426 | A | Saida Holyfield | 13 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#156 / 378 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#110 / 378 |
| The Lodge at Stephens Lake | AL IL MC RC | Jasper | 66
Facility
66
GA AVG
75
Rank
#235 / 426 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
GA AVG
38
Rank
#422 / 466 | Private / Companion Suites | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
11
Rank
#313 / 426 | - | Timothy Ritch | 4 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
21
Rank
#106 / 378 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#163 / 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 | A | Deborah Dowell | 8 | 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 Pflug | 11 | 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 The Lodge at Stephens Lake
Is The Lodge at Stephens Lake in a walkable area?
The Lodge at Stephens Lake has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has The Lodge at Stephens Lake been in business?
The Lodge at Stephens Lake has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Lodge at Stephens Lake?
Yes, The Lodge at Stephens Lake allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of The Lodge at Stephens Lake?
Timothy Ritch is the administrator of The Lodge at Stephens Lake.
How many beds does The Lodge at Stephens Lake have?
The Lodge at Stephens Lake has 66 beds.
Has The Lodge at Stephens Lake had any deficiencies?
The Lodge at Stephens Lake has had 2 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
Are there photos of The Lodge at Stephens Lake?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Lodge at Stephens Lake in the photo gallery on this page.
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