The Palms at Lake Spivey
Independent Living & Respite Care · Jonesboro, GA
The Palms at Lake Spivey
Independent Living & Respite Care · Jonesboro, GA
Elegant and warm, The Palms at Lake Spivey at Jonesboro, GA, offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, respite care, and short-term stays. The community offers welcoming living spaces, including one and two-bedroom apartments, complemented with a dedicated care team, and awesome amenities. Residents are well-supported with medical care and personal care services available should they need it.
Retirement at The Palms at Lake Spivey is all about hospitality and a worry-free lifestyle. Here, residents have access to services and amenities like housekeeping, dining, transportation, and security. With a spacious activity center, numerous social and recreational events, a full-service barber and beauty salon, residents have plenty of opportunities to explore new interests, make new connections, and enjoy their lives to the fullest.
Types of Care at The Palms at Lake Spivey
Independent Living
Respite Care
72-bed community Rank #379 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 379th out of 672 homes in Georgia. 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
14 years in operation Rank #164 / 669Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 164th out of 669 homes in Georgia. 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #844 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 844th out of 873 homes in Georgia. 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 TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceJune 20, 2011
CountyClayton
The Palms at Lake Spivey is administrated by Kendra Smith.
Email
[email protected]
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
6 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 2017 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 (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (70% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (86% below)
• Total inspections (90% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (71% below)
• Deficiencies per year (70% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (86% below)
Latest Inspection
August 26, 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.
| 6 | 21 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (6 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 0.7 | 2.3 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.7 vs. GA avg 2.3).↓ 70% 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 August 26, 2025, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections generally showed no deficiencies, with complaint investigations consistently resulting in no rule violations. Some prior reports cited issues related to resident care and admission practices, including retaining residents not capable of self-preservation and inadequate safety measures that led to an elopement incident in 2020. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates improvement over time, with recent inspections free of cited deficiencies.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Jonesboro's city center to The Palms at Lake Spivey's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.68 miles to nearest hospital (Piedmont Henry)
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Independent Living in Georgia
The Palms at Lake Spivey is located in Jonesboro, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Palms at Lake Spivey
Is The Palms at Lake Spivey in a walkable area?
The Palms at Lake Spivey has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the best email address for The Palms at Lake Spivey?
The team at The Palms at Lake Spivey can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of The Palms at Lake Spivey?
Kendra Smith is the administrator of The Palms at Lake Spivey.
How many beds does The Palms at Lake Spivey have?
The Palms at Lake Spivey has 72 beds.
Are there photos of The Palms at Lake Spivey?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Palms at Lake Spivey in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Palms at Lake Spivey?
The Palms at Lake Spivey is located at 8080 Summit Business Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236, United States.
What is the phone number of The Palms at Lake Spivey?
(770) 477-7207 will put you in contact with the team at The Palms at Lake Spivey.
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