The Palms at Lake Spivey
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Jonesboro, GA
The Palms at Lake Spivey
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Jonesboro, GA
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.
72-bed community Rank #378 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 378th out of 672 homes in Georgia. 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
15 years in operation Rank #164 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 164th out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #844 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 844th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceJune 20, 2011
CountyClayton
The Palms at Lake Spivey is administered by Kendra Smith.
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
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
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (70% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (70% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (75% below)
Latest Inspection
August 26, 2025
Complaint Investigation
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 year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 0.7 | 2.3 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.7 vs. GA avg 2.3).↓ 70% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 1.2 | This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.3 vs. GA avg 1.2).↓ 75% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 19 | 17 | This facility has had 12% more total inspections than the Georgia average (19 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 12% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 26, 2025, found no deficiencies and no rule violations during complaint investigations.
- Past inspections noted repeated issues with admitting residents who required care beyond the facility’s scope, including two findings in 2020 and 2019.
- The April 28, 2020 inspection cited two deficiencies for unsafe conditions leading to resident elopement and inappropriate admission of a resident needing specialized memory care.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Palms at Lake Spivey
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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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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Georgia
The Palms at Lake Spivey is located in Jonesboro, Georgia.
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Operated by
Discovery Senior Living
Frequently Asked Questions about The Palms at Lake Spivey
Is The Palms at Lake Spivey in a walkable area?
The Palms at Lake Spivey has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
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.
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.
What is the address of The Palms at Lake Spivey?
The Palms at Lake Spivey is located at 8080 Summit Business Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236.
What is the phone number of The Palms at Lake Spivey?
(770) 477-7207 will put you in contact with the team at The Palms at Lake Spivey.
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