Vernon Woods
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Lagrange, GA

Vernon Woods

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Lagrange, GA

Overview of Vernon Woods

Located in beautiful LaGrange, Georgia, Vernon Woods Retirement Community offers award-winning design and thoughtfully planned apartments that cater to both independent living and assisted living needs, allowing residents to choose the level of support that best suits them.

Independent living at Vernon Woods empowers residents to maintain their independence while enjoying the benefits of a supportive community. Vernon Crest, their independent living neighborhood, features spacious apartments with emergency response systems, controlled access entry, and in-house surveillance for peace of mind. Residents can also take advantage of weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation, and on-site staff available 24/7. Additionally, amenities like cable TV, Wi-Fi, and individual laundry units enhance their comfort and convenience. For those who require more assistance, Vernon Woods offers a dedicated assisted living community. Their licensed assisted living program provides a helping hand with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management. Residents enjoy delicious meals three times a day, laundry services, and a variety of daily activities designed to promote socialization and well-being.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 46 Rank #402 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 402nd out of 527 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

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 #66 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 549 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #407 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 407th out of 701 homes 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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.
34 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceApril 22, 2014
CountyTroup

Ownership & Operating Entity

Vernon Woods is administered by Heather Blane.

Contact Information

Contact Vernon Woods

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.
0 deficiencies 7 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. 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (100% 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. 025 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 100% 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. 716 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (7 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Two story building

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lagrange's city center to Vernon Woods's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.44 miles to nearest hospital (Wellstar West Georgia Medical 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.
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.
Merrill Gardens at Woodstock
AL
IL
MC
Woodstock
160
Facility 160
GA AVG 81
Rank #33 / 527
Yes
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 40
Rank #321 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 12
Rank #302 / 549
-William Eyzaguirre16
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Belmont Village Senior Living Johns Creek
AL
IL
MC
RC
Suwanee
110
Facility 110
GA AVG 81
Rank #98 / 527
Yes
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 40
Rank #289 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 12
Rank #110 / 549
ASaida Holyfield13
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #184 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478
Oaks at Tucker
AL
Tucker
66
Facility 66
GA AVG 81
Rank #305 / 527
No
63
Facility 63
GA AVG 40
Rank #132 / 701
-
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
ADeborah Dowell8
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Vernon Woods
AL
IL
Lagrange
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 81
Rank #402 / 527
Yes
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 40
Rank #407 / 701
-
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 12
Rank #66 / 549
A+Heather Blane7
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478
Benton Village of Stockbridge
AL
MC
RC
Stockbridge
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 81
Rank #501 / 527
No
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 40
Rank #407 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 12
Rank #207 / 549
A+Samira Spencer4
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vernon Woods

Is Vernon Woods in a walkable area?

Vernon Woods has a walk score of 34. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Vernon Woods been in business?

Vernon Woods has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Vernon Woods?

Yes, Vernon Woods allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Vernon Woods?

The team at Vernon Woods can be reached at heather.blane@wellstar.org.

Who is the administrator of Vernon Woods?

Heather Blane is the administrator of Vernon Woods.

How many beds does Vernon Woods have?

Vernon Woods has 46 beds.

Has Vernon Woods had any deficiencies?

Vernon Woods has no reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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