Woodland Ridge Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Smyrna, GA
Woodland Ridge Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Smyrna, GA
Located in Smyrna, Georgia, Woodland Ridge is a senior living community providing excellent care. The community specializes in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Care. This facility also has a team of professionals committed to bringing families top-rate communication while understanding and celebrating the dignity and independence of seniors.
The team at Woodland Ridge collectively has more than 144 years of senior care experience. They are professionals committed to providing excellent care and proving it through their actions. Woodland Ridge offers a variety of living options to suit the needs of its residents including a memory care neighborhood that provides all residents oversight, activities, leadership, and joy.
67-bed community Rank #412 / 661Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 412th out of 661 homes we track in Georgia for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
13 years in operation Rank #174 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 174th out of 671 homes we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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: 11 / 100 Rank #717 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 717th out of 838 homes we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceNovember 15, 2012
CountyCobb
Woodland Ridge Assisted Living is administered by Amy Brannen.
Email
amyb@ceravita.com
Pets not allowed
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
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
7 deficiencies
19 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 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (72% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (73% below)
• Total deficiencies (72% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (73% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 25 | This facility has 72% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (7 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 72% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.4 | 1.5 | This facility has 73% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. GA avg 1.5).↓ 73% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 19 | 17 | This facility has had 12% more total inspections than the Georgia average (19 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 12% more |
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2.8 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| The Cambridge | AL MC RC | Smyrna | 129
Facility
129
GA AVG
87
Rank
#99 / 661 | No |
68
Facility
68
GA AVG
41
Rank
#114 / 838 | - | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#531 / 671 | Perry Njiraini-Jacobs | - | - | - |
| Woodland Ridge Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Smyrna | 67
Facility
67
GA AVG
87
Rank
#412 / 661 | No |
11
Facility
11
GA AVG
41
Rank
#717 / 838 | - | 13
Facility
13
GA AVG
14
Rank
#174 / 671 | Amy Brannen | 19 | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
21
Rank
#255 / 480 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#164 / 480 |
| Smyrna Village | AL IL MC | Se Smyrna (Williams Park) | 46
Facility
46
GA AVG
87
Rank
#530 / 661 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
GA AVG
41
Rank
#41 / 838 | Private / Semi-Private Studio Apartments | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
14
Rank
#597 / 671 | Jermaine Hawthorne | 2 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 480 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 480 |
| The Cambridge – Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC RC | Smyrna | - | No |
44
Facility
44
GA AVG
41
Rank
#385 / 838 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Ridge Assisted Living
Is Woodland Ridge Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Woodland Ridge Assisted Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Woodland Ridge Assisted Living been in business?
Woodland Ridge Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Woodland Ridge Assisted Living?
No, Woodland Ridge Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Woodland Ridge Assisted Living?
The team at Woodland Ridge Assisted Living can be reached at amyb@ceravita.com.
Who is the administrator of Woodland Ridge Assisted Living?
Amy Brannen is the administrator of Woodland Ridge Assisted Living.
How many beds does Woodland Ridge Assisted Living have?
Woodland Ridge Assisted Living has 67 beds.
Has Woodland Ridge Assisted Living had any deficiencies?
Woodland Ridge Assisted Living has had 7 reported deficiencies since 2017 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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