The Palms at Lake Spivey

Overview of The Palms at Lake Spivey

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.

(770) 477-7207

72-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

14 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 1 / 100

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 Mr Nat Watkins.

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

Types of Care at The Palms at Lake Spivey

Independent Living Respite Care

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

Latest Inspection August 26, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Metric	This Facility	GA Average	vs. GA Avg
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). Click this badge to view the full Georgia ranking.↓ 71% better
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). Click this badge to view the full Georgia ranking.↓ 70% better
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). Click this badge to view the full Georgia ranking.↓ 86% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Metric	This Facility	GA Average	vs. GA Avg
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). Click this badge to view the full Georgia ranking.↑ 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.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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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

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)