Vernon Woods
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Lagrange, GA
Vernon Woods
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Lagrange, GA
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.
46-bed community Rank #534 / 666Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 534th out of 666 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
25 years in operation Rank #117 / 669Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 669 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #495 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 495th out of 870 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceApril 22, 2014
CountyTroup
Vernon Woods is administered by Heather Blane.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Susan Burdick, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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
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
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Latest Inspection
September 11, 2025
Re Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 21 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 100% 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.
| 7 | 15 | This facility has had 53% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (7 vs. GA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 53% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- September 11, 2025 re-licensure and complaint inspection found no rule violations and cleared the complaint investigation GA50005319.
- Complaint investigations in 2020, 2021, and 2022 each found no rule violations after completing intake investigations GA00206220, GA00214294, and GA00225932.
- Routine and annual inspections from 2017 through 2019 cited no violations, showing consistent compliance over multiple years.
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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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Baptist Village, Inc. | AL IL NH SNF | Waycross | 254 | No | - | 60 | - |
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| Magnolia Manor of Marion County | AL IL MC NH SNF | Buena Vista | 70 | No | A+ | 50 | - |
| Vernon Woods | AL IL | Lagrange | 46 | Yes | A+ | 34 | - |
| Benton Village of Stockbridge | AL MC | Stockbridge | 10 | No | A+ | 34 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Vernon Woods
Is Vernon Woods in a walkable area?
Vernon Woods has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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.
Are there photos of Vernon Woods?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Vernon Woods in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Vernon Woods?
Vernon Woods is located at 101 Vernon Woods, Lagrange, GA 30240.
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