Southern Pines Senior Living

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The team at Southern Pines Senior Living can be reached at ed@southernpinessl.com.

Overview of Southern Pines Senior Living

Southern Pines Senior Living is a dynamic senior living community set in Thomasville, GA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With a dedication to providing personalized support, the community features a team of dedicated caregivers and licensed nurses on-site. The community offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments for a comfortable and secure living space.

For more than 20 years, Southern Pines Senior Living has been empowering residents to live their best lives with an array of convenient services like weekly housekeeping and laundry services, bus transportation, maintenance, and serving of three delicious meals per day. There are plenty to enjoy with amenities like lovely dining areas, a fitness center, library, salon, a chael, and beautifully maintained grounds, courtyards, gardens.

(229) 506-7242

130-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

6 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 15 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypePersonal Care Home

IssuanceFebruary 1, 2020

CountyThomas

Southern Pines Senior Living is administrated by Michelle Straughn.

Email [email protected]

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 22 deficiencies 24 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 2020 vs. Georgia state average

Overall vs. GA average

Latest Inspection March 28, 2025 Re Inspection

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	GA Average	vs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	22	21	This facility has 5% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (22 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 5% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	3.7	3.5	This facility has 6% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3.7 vs. GA avg 3.5).↑ 6% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	0.9	2.1	This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.9 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 57% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	GA Average	vs. GA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	24	10	This facility has 140% more total inspections than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (24 vs. GA avg 10).↑ 140% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The March 28, 2025 revisit survey found all deficiencies from the February 2, 2025 recertification survey fully corrected with no new complaints.
The February 2, 2025 survey cited five deficiencies including failure to provide hospital transfer notices, poor dietary practices risking foodborne illness, and lack of psychotropic medication care plans.
The August 29, 2023 Life Safety Code survey found five fire safety violations affecting resident safety, including inadequate smoke detection and fire alarm maintenance.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Cottage / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Southern Pines Senior Living

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1.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Thomasville's city center to Southern Pines Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.19 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Thomas County Ht At Home)

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General Georgia resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits

In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+

General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits

Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

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Is Southern Pines Senior Living in a walkable area?

Southern Pines Senior Living has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the best email address for Southern Pines Senior Living?

The team at Southern Pines Senior Living can be reached at [email protected].

Who is the administrator of Southern Pines Senior Living?

Michelle Straughn is the administrator of Southern Pines Senior Living.

How many beds does Southern Pines Senior Living have?

Southern Pines Senior Living has 130 beds.

Are there photos of Southern Pines Senior Living?

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What is the address of Southern Pines Senior Living?

Southern Pines Senior Living is located at 423 Covington Ave, Thomasville, GA 31792, United States.

What is the phone number of Southern Pines Senior Living?

(229) 506-7242 will put you in contact with the team at Southern Pines Senior Living.

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