Oaks at Ellijay
Senior Communitie, Respite Care & Senior Living · Ellijay, GA
Oaks at Ellijay
Senior Communitie, Respite Care & Senior Living · Ellijay, GA
Oaks at Ellijay, located in Ellijay, Georgia, empowers residents to discover an enriched lifestyle filled with love and independence. This senior living community prioritizes providing personal care with dignity and compassion, creating a unique retirement experience tailored to each individual’s life story.At Oaks at Ellijay, residents can enjoy opportunities to make new friends, savor new experiences, and depend on reliable care services. The community’s person-directed approach ensures that each resident’s unique needs and preferences are understood and honored.
Oaks at Ellijay fosters a warm, lively, and stimulating social environment by cultivating joyful relationships between multiple generations. Residents can enjoy delicious local comfort foods in the restaurant-style dining room, with healthy and varied options available throughout the day. The community’s thoughtfully designed neighborhoods prioritize residents’ safety, security, comfort, and convenience, providing a home they can be proud to call their own. Oaks at Ellijay also offers short-term respite stays to provide family caregivers with much-needed rest and relaxation.
70-bed community Rank #397 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 397th out of 672 homes in Georgia. 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.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.
5 years in operation Rank #492 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 492nd out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 26 / 100 Rank #570 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 570th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceMay 10, 2021
CountyGilmer
Oaks at Ellijay is administered by Chrissy Fountain.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesGrab bars and emergency pull cords in apartments.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
Visitor PolicyVisitors are welcome at any time.
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Restaurant-Style Dining
Social Lounges
Pet Therapy Program
Walking Paths
Gardens
Fitness Sessions
Game Rooms
Hair Salon
ActivitiesFull calendar of activities including trivia, Bingo, and live entertainment
Specific ProgramsWellness Programs
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 2023 · 3 years of data
4 deficiencies
2 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 2023 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (81% below)
• Deficiencies per year (81% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% below)
• Total inspections (80% below)
• Total deficiencies (81% below)
• Deficiencies per year (81% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% below)
• Total inspections (80% below)
Latest Inspection
August 27, 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.
| 4 | 21 | This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (4 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 81% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 1.3 | 7 | This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.3 vs. GA avg 7).↓ 81% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2 | 2.1 | This facility has 5% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 5% 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.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total inspections than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (2 vs. GA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 27, 2025 complaint investigation found 4 deficiencies related to emergency first aid, CPR, fire safety training, and evacuation chair use for multiple staff members.
- Elevator was non-functional during the August 2025 investigation, creating evacuation challenges for bedbound and wheelchair residents.
- May 18, 2023 complaint investigation found no rule violations and closed with no deficiencies.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Oaks at Ellijay
1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ellijay's city center to Oaks at Ellijay's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Senior Communitie around the area
The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Oaks at Douglasville | SC AL MC RC | Douglasville | 90 | Yes | 28 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Retreat at Canton | SC AL MC RC | Canton | 90 | No | 47 | Studio / Suite |
| Oaks at Gracemont | SC AL IL RC | Cumming | 86 | No | 10 | Studio / 1 Bed / Villa |
| Benton House of Newnan | SC AL MC RC | Newnan | 80 | No | 4 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Oaks at Ellijay | SC RC IL | Ellijay | 70 | Yes | 26 | Studio / 1 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Oaks at Ellijay
Is Oaks at Ellijay in a walkable area?
Oaks at Ellijay has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Does Oaks at Ellijay have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Oaks at Ellijay on this page.
What is the best email address for Oaks at Ellijay?
The team at Oaks at Ellijay can be reached at chrissy.fountain@oslcares.com.
Does Oaks at Ellijay operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Oaks at Ellijay is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Who is the administrator of Oaks at Ellijay?
Chrissy Fountain is the administrator of Oaks at Ellijay.
How many beds does Oaks at Ellijay have?
Oaks at Ellijay has 70 beds.
Are there photos of Oaks at Ellijay?
Yes — there are 31 photos of Oaks at Ellijay in the photo gallery on this page.
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