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The Palms at Lake Spivey
Elegant and warm, The Palms at Lake Spivey at Jonesboro, GA, offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, respite care, and short-term stays. The community offers welcoming living spaces, including one and two-bedroom apartments, complemented with a dedicated care team, and awesome amenities. Residents are well-supported with medical care and personal care services available should they need it.
Retirement at The Palms at Lake Spivey is all about hospitality and a worry-free lifestyle. Here, residents have access to services and amenities like housekeeping, dining, transportation, and security. With a spacious activity center, numerous social and recreational events, a full-service barber and beauty salon, residents have plenty of opportunities to explore new interests, make new connections, and enjoy their lives to the fullest.
Community insights.
About this community
The Palms at Lake Spivey is administered by Kendra Smith.
This facility provides Dining Services.
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. 6 deficiencies 19 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• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (77% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 6 | 25.0 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (6 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.3 | 1.3 | This facility has 77% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.3 vs. GA avg 1.3).↓ 77% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 19 | 16.0 | This facility has had 19% more total inspections than the Georgia average (19 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 19% more |
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3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Jonesboro's city center to The Palms at Lake Spivey's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.68 miles to nearest hospital (Piedmont Henry)
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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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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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| The Palms at Lake Spivey | AL IL | Jonesboro | 72
Facility
72
GA AVG
75
Rank
#199 / 426 | Yes | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 15
Facility
15
GA AVG
11
Rank
#77 / 426 | A+ | Kendra Smith | 19 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#196 / 378 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#110 / 378 |
| Jonesboro Assisted Living Center | AL | Jonesboro | 45
Facility
45
GA AVG
75
Rank
#325 / 426 | No |
47
Facility
47
GA AVG
38
Rank
#170 / 466 | - | 23
Facility
23
GA AVG
11
Rank
#48 / 426 | A+ | Ms. Samantha Allen | 21 | 17
Facility
17
GA AVG
21
Rank
#300 / 378 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#231 / 378 |
| Jonesboro Assisted Living Center | AL | Jonesboro | 45
Facility
45
GA AVG
75
Rank
#325 / 426 | No |
47
Facility
47
GA AVG
38
Rank
#170 / 466 | - | 23
Facility
23
GA AVG
11
Rank
#48 / 426 | A+ | Natalie Recasner | - | - | - |
| Dalia Precious Memories Personal Care Home | AL RESC | Riverdale | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
75
Rank
#397 / 426 | No |
6
Facility
6
GA AVG
38
Rank
#422 / 466 | - | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
11
Rank
#226 / 426 | - | Sofia Smith | 3 | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
21
Rank
#181 / 378 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#331 / 378 |
| Serene House of Care | AL | Riverdale | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
75
Rank
#422 / 426 | No |
31
Facility
31
GA AVG
38
Rank
#266 / 466 | Private / Shared Rooms | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
11
Rank
#295 / 426 | - | Carolyn West | 1 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 378 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 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 Palms at Lake Spivey is located in Jonesboro, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Palms at Lake Spivey
How long has The Palms at Lake Spivey been in business?
The Palms at Lake Spivey has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Palms at Lake Spivey?
Yes, The Palms at Lake Spivey allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for The Palms at Lake Spivey?
The team at The Palms at Lake Spivey can be reached at kendrasmith@discoverymanagementgroup.com.
Who is the administrator of The Palms at Lake Spivey?
Kendra Smith is the administrator of The Palms at Lake Spivey.
How many beds does The Palms at Lake Spivey have?
The Palms at Lake Spivey has 72 beds.
Has The Palms at Lake Spivey had any deficiencies?
The Palms at Lake Spivey has had 6 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
Are there photos of The Palms at Lake Spivey?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Palms at Lake Spivey in the photo gallery on this page.
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