Merryvale Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Georgia, GA
Merryvale Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Georgia, GA
Overview of Merryvale Assisted Living
Merryvale is considered one of the trusted assisted living communities in Oxford, Georgia. With an emphasis on assisted living, other services provided are memory care support and respite care, delivered with a person-centered, individualized approach. The senior living experience is supported by the vibrant atmosphere of the community by designing a home built with comfort, security, and flexibility in mind.
Merryvale ensures that individuals thrive in a home that puts them first. This premier assisted living community has carefully designed an environment that caters to all individual needs. Its accommodations include ADLs, specialized memory care training, respite stays, medication management, daily meal plans, life-enriching programs, and recreational activities.
78-bed community Rank #350 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th out of 672 homes in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
7 years in operation Rank #387 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 387th out of 670 homes in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #829 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 829th out of 873 homes in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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 TypeAssisted Living Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 28, 2018
CountyNewton
Merryvale Assisted Living is administrated by Cassandra Jenkins.
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Email
[email protected]
Chef-Prepared Dining
Engaging Wellness Programs
Beautifully Maintained Grounds
Specific ProgramsOur Services & Amenities, Floor Plans & Gallery
Food DescriptionChef-prepared dining is available.
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 2018 · 8 years of data
5 deficiencies
19 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2018 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total inspections (90% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per year (77% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (86% below)
• Total inspections (90% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per year (77% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (86% below)
Latest Inspection
February 20, 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.
| 5 | 21 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (5 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 0.6 | 2.6 | This facility has 77% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.6 vs. GA avg 2.6).↓ 77% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 2.1 | This facility has 86% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.3 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 86% 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 | 10 | This facility has 90% more total inspections than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (19 vs. GA avg 10).↑ 90% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on February 20, 2025, found no deficiencies or rule violations after complaint investigations.
- A 2021 complaint substantiated failure to meet residents' nutritional needs, including serving fried foods against dietary orders.
- A March 11, 2020, investigation found medication errors causing hospitalization and failure to develop timely care plans for residents.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 384 / 476 / 630 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merryvale Assisted Living
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4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Oxford's city center to Merryvale Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.68 miles to nearest hospital (Piedmont Rockdale)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merryvale Assisted Living
Is Merryvale Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Merryvale Assisted Living has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the best email address for Merryvale Assisted Living?
The team at Merryvale Assisted Living can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Merryvale Assisted Living?
Cassandra Jenkins is the administrator of Merryvale Assisted Living.
How many beds does Merryvale Assisted Living have?
Merryvale Assisted Living has 78 beds.
Are there photos of Merryvale Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 18 photos of Merryvale Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Merryvale Assisted Living?
Merryvale Assisted Living is located at 11980 GA-142, Oxford, GA 30054, United States.
What is the phone number of Merryvale Assisted Living?
(770) 786-4688 will put you in contact with the team at Merryvale Assisted Living.
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