Located in Smyrna, Georgia, Woodland Ridge is a senior living community providing excellent care. The community specializes in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Care. This facility also has a team of professionals committed to bringing families top-rate communication while understanding and celebrating the dignity and independence of seniors.
The team at Woodland Ridge collectively has more than 144 years of senior care experience. They are professionals committed to providing excellent care and proving it through their actions. Woodland Ridge offers a variety of living options to suit the needs of its residents including a memory care neighborhood that provides all residents oversight, activities, leadership, and joy.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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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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| Woodland Ridge Assisted Living | MC AL RC | Smyrna | 67
Facility
67
GA AVG
81
Rank
#303 / 527 | No |
11
Facility
11
GA AVG
40
Rank
#596 / 701 | 13
Facility
13
GA AVG
12
Rank
#117 / 549 | Amy Brannen | 19 | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
21
Rank
#254 / 478 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#163 / 478 |
| Safe Haven at Lenox Park | MC AL | Atlanta (North Atlanta) | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
81
Rank
#504 / 527 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
GA AVG
40
Rank
#520 / 701 | 17
Facility
17
GA AVG
12
Rank
#103 / 549 | Jodi Lynn Barros | 4 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
21
Rank
#128 / 478 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#187 / 478 |
| Lighthouse Adult Day Care | MC ADC | Columbus | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
81
Rank
#189 / 527 | No |
23
Facility
23
GA AVG
40
Rank
#490 / 701 | 8
Facility
8
GA AVG
12
Rank
#261 / 549 | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 478 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 478 |
| Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center | MC HOS NH PC SNF | Ideal | 88
Facility
88
GA AVG
81
Rank
#210 / 527 | No |
11
Facility
11
GA AVG
40
Rank
#596 / 701 | 53
Facility
53
GA AVG
12
Rank
#10 / 549 | Cathy Green | 24 | 17
Facility
17
GA AVG
21
Rank
#355 / 478 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#241 / 478 |
| Magnolia Manor of Midway | MC AL IL NH SNF | Midway | 169
Facility
169
GA AVG
81
Rank
#30 / 527 | No |
30
Facility
30
GA AVG
40
Rank
#442 / 701 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
12
Rank
#350 / 549 | Tamika Lipscomb | 30 | 63
Facility
63
GA AVG
21
Rank
#453 / 478 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#417 / 478 |
| Resorts at Pooler | MC HOS NH PC RC SNF | Pooler | 122
Facility
122
GA AVG
81
Rank
#71 / 527 | No |
3
Facility
3
GA AVG
40
Rank
#678 / 701 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
12
Rank
#350 / 549 | Stephanie Bush | 2 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#230 / 478 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 478 |
| The Fountains in Cartersville | MC AL | Cartersville | 75
Facility
75
GA AVG
81
Rank
#250 / 527 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
GA AVG
40
Rank
#557 / 701 | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
12
Rank
#302 / 549 | Mary Niemisto | 4 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#184 / 478 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#303 / 478 |
| The Gardenias | MC AL RC | Hampton | 48
Facility
48
GA AVG
81
Rank
#389 / 527 | No |
41
Facility
41
GA AVG
40
Rank
#347 / 701 | 13
Facility
13
GA AVG
12
Rank
#117 / 549 | Ms. Sameer Shah | 17 | 22
Facility
22
GA AVG
21
Rank
#389 / 478 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#344 / 478 |
| The Mann House Cumming | MC AL | Cumming | 50
Facility
50
GA AVG
81
Rank
#363 / 527 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
GA AVG
40
Rank
#576 / 701 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
12
Rank
#417 / 549 | Mr. Sam Cohn | 3 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#230 / 478 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#408 / 478 |
| Northstar Place | MC AL | Nw Kennesaw | 72
Facility
72
GA AVG
81
Rank
#266 / 527 | No |
4
Facility
4
GA AVG
40
Rank
#669 / 701 | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
12
Rank
#128 / 549 | Ms. Paulette Brock | 20 | 10
Facility
10
GA AVG
21
Rank
#297 / 478 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#187 / 478 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every GA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 413 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Operating for 17 years, Safe Haven at Lenox Park is a small, one-story assisted living and memory care community at 1137 Lynmoor Drive in northeast Atlanta. It provides care to nine residents, demonstrating its intimate, residential setting made to feel like a private home, not an institutional facility.
The community’s car-dependent location in Lenox Park’s neighborhood has a Walk Score of 20, indicating most errands need a personal vehicle. This location characteristic may be vital for families considering visiting frequency and accessibility for outings, as nearby amenities are limited within walking distance. Safe Haven at Lenox Park offers assisted living and memory care services, so it fits older adults needing help with daily living activities and those with cognitive concerns. The community’s small size of only nine beds means personalized attention from staff. Prospective residents, however, must inquire about specific care programs, dietary services, activity schedules, and staffing ratios when touring.
Over its years of operation, the facility has upheld compliance with state health regulations. A recent complaint investigation found no rule violations or deficiencies. Earlier oversight flagged some care protocols needing attention, but a follow-up inspection in 2019 confirmed all findings had been addressed with no ongoing violations noted.
It’s suggested that families contemplating Safe Haven at Lenox Park schedule a tour to discuss its specific services, activity offerings, care philosophy, and how the intimate scale might benefit their loved one’s care experience.
Advocates for Alzheimer’s Care, Inc. operates Lighthouse Adult Day Care, an adult day center located on Schomburg Road in Columbus, Georgia. Backed by eight years of local experience in Muscogee County, this non-profit, non-residential facility specializes exclusively in daytime supervision, memory-focused programming, and care for individuals age 18 and older navigating Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive decline.
Rather than providing open-ended day activities, the center designs its enrollment around structured cognitive stimulation and socialization. The specialized curriculum utilizes tailored therapeutic arts, music entertainment, brain-engagement games, and gentle mobility exercise alongside secure outdoor time and community milestone celebrations. Nutrient-managed meals and snacks are integrated into the daily schedule to support dietary health.
The neighborhood is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 23 out of 100, which means commuting families and transport services will rely on vehicles for participant drop-offs and pick-ups.
Families researching specialized daytime memory care solutions in Muscogee County can contact the Columbus office to verify baseline admission requirements and current participant openings.
Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center has provided long-term care for over five decades from its 88-bed campus on Poplar Street in Ideal, Georgia. Four Winds Investment Company owns and operates this facility, which mainly serves residents who stay for more than a year. The business office accepts private pay and traditional federal Medicare. Even though most people move here permanently, the nursing staff also takes in patients who just need a few weeks of short-term rehab to get back on their feet after a hospital stay.
The surrounding rural neighborhood is car-dependent, meaning visitors will need a vehicle for trips. On the floor, an on-site doctor handles medical needs directly to limit outside clinic appointments. The nursing team provides an average of 3 hours and 34 minutes of daily care per resident, using a 24-hour shift schedule of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. This care model supports physical, occupational, speech, and restorative therapies, alongside dedicated mental health services and end-of-life hospice care.
Public code surveys focused on dietary protocols and infection-control practices around the building. Management resolved these specific inspection findings and updated its floor routines to maintain standard public health compliance.
Interested individuals can call the main office to see if any rooms are available, ask how the dementia care track is set up, or book a time to tour the campus.
Magnolia Manor of Midway offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Midway, GA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.
Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Rehabilitation care, including short term rehabilitation, gives residents a temporary recovery option after illness, injury, or hospitalization rather than requiring a permanent move.
The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care does not require leaving the community or starting over socially. With 169 beds, the community accommodates more residents and staff than a smaller setting and usually supports more programming. A Walk Score of 30 places Magnolia Manor of Midway in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid for families whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay for direct payment. Tamika Lipscomb serves as the administrator.
Resorts at Pooler provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice, palliative care, and respite care in Pooler, GA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing services.
Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management; respite care is a short stay that can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.
Subacute care and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery-focused support within the community. Resorts at Pooler has 122 beds, and total nurse staffing is 3h 49m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident; 24-hour staffing keeps staff present at all times.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Stephanie Bush serves as the administrator.
Based in the stunning neighborhood of Casterville, GA, the Fountains of Casterville is a remarkable senior living community providing assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can choose among a wide array of spacious and comfortable accommodations with several floor plans ranging from two-bedroom to studio and deluxe. With its trained and dedicated team, this community offers an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia are provided with a cutting-edge program named Pathways to Discovery through its well-trained and empathetic team.
The community is committed to providing a perfect balance between personal freedom and intentional care wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, and in-house maintenance services. Participate in diverse social activities like wellness programs. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can surely enjoy a wondrous retirement.
The Gardenias offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Hampton, GA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.
Several care levels are available here. The Gardenias may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The home has 48 beds, a smaller size that can allow staff and residents to become familiar with one another.
Dementia Care and Individualized Care programs support services tailored to residents living with dementia and their personal needs. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy, and restaurant style dining provides meals in a dedicated dining setting. The area has a Walk Score of 41, making it car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Ms Sameer Shah serves as the administrator.
Offering assisted living and memory care in Cumming, Georgia, The Mann House Cumming is a 50-bed community in Forsyth County. The two-story residence has served older adults for 4 years and offers studio and two-bedroom homes. The community is managed by administrator Sam Cohn.
Residents receive help with everyday tasks such as dressing, medication management, and mealtimes. Those in memory care benefit from a secure living environment. By providing both assisted living and memory care in one location, the community can support residents as their care needs change without moving to another building.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 20. As a car-dependent area, most errands and outings require a vehicle. Northside Hospital Forsyth is only a few miles away. The community welcomes pets. Transportation services are offered along with fitness and recreation programs so residents can stay active and connected to appointments and activities outside the community.
State inspections by the Georgia Department of Community Health have reviewed staff conduct, resident care practices, and, during the community’s earlier years, administrative staffing requirements. Families visiting The Mann House Cumming should ask how these areas are managed today.
Northstar Place offers assisted living and memory care in Kennesaw, GA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The two care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community.
Northstar Place has 72 beds. Ms Paulette Brock serves as the administrator. Religious services are available for residents who wish to participate in worship.
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Georgia
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Georgia?
Assisted living in Georgia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does Georgia Medicaid cover memory care?
Georgia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Georgia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 413 memory care communities in Georgia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in Georgia?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Georgia, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Georgia?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.














