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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Vernon Woods is administered by Heather Blane.
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. 0 deficiencies 7 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 (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 25 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 7 | 16 | 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?
Minimum Age: 55
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two story building
Places of interest near Vernon Woods
1.9 miles from city center
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.
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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
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 Eyzaguirre | 16 | 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 | A | Saida Holyfield | 13 | 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 | A | Deborah Dowell | 8 | 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 Blane | 7 | 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 Spencer | 4 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 478 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 478 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every GA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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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