Pricing ranges from
    $4,843 – 6,295/month

    The Haven at Columbus

    8301 Franciscan Woods Dr, Columbus, GA 31909
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Clean, homey, caring community; recommended

    I'm very pleased with Savannah Grand - a beautiful, clean, homey community with caring, professional staff and strong, responsive management. Residents seem happy, activities are plentiful and engaging, meals are varied, transportation is included, and helpful team members (Raven, Julia, Marie) made our transition easy; I'd recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.32·(112)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.4
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, professional caregiving staff
    • Reliable family updates and long-distance support
    • Engaging activities program (cards, bingo, movies, games)
    • Small, homey community atmosphere
    • Well-maintained grounds and attractive layout
    • Clean, welcoming interior common areas
    • Convenient location for family visits
    • Adequate, comfortable resident rooms
    • Helpful and informative tours/admissions staff
    • Strong activities and admissions leadership
    • On-site medical access and clinical support
    • Respite and short-term stay options
    • Cozy dining and communal social spaces
    • Perceived good value for selected care levels
    • Responsive management and proactive improvements

    Cons

    • Aggressive sales tactics and opaque billing practices
    • Inconsistent staffing levels and frequent leadership turnover
    • Gaps in medication management and personal-care delivery
    • Insufficient dementia/memory-care capability
    • Maintenance and room-finish quality lapses
    • Pest-control and sanitation concerns
    • Variable dining quality and portion size consistency
    • Inconsistent activity participation and engagement
    • Poor family communication and grievance-resolution processes
    • Property-handling and medical-record access weaknesses
    • Safety oversight and hygiene-monitoring gaps

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews portray a facility with a broadly positive caregiving culture but notable operational inconsistencies. Many families describe compassionate, professional staff, attentive nurses, and activity directors who create a friendly, home-like environment. Several reviewers highlighted strengths such as helpful tours and admissions staff, on-site clinical access, well-kept grounds, comfortable rooms, and an active schedule of social opportunities (cards, bingo, movies). When management and frontline teams are aligned, communication with families is described as timely and supportive — including useful updates for long-distance relatives and positive short-term/respite stays.

    At the same time, a pattern of operational weaknesses emerges. Staffing instability and frequent leadership turnover have produced uneven care delivery: reviewers cited missed medications, lapses in personal-care routines (including inconsistent bathing and toileting support), and variable supervision in memory-care areas. Memory/dementia care is specifically called out as an area where the level of clinical support may not meet higher-acuity needs. Activity offerings are present and often engaging, but attendance and consistent execution appear uneven, producing a mixed experience depending on timing and staff availability.

    Facility condition feedback is mixed. Many families praise the grounds, layout, and communal spaces and describe the facility as clean and welcoming. Conversely, other reviews describe maintenance shortcomings — room-finish defects (paint, outlet access), plumbing and vanity issues, and concerns that point to needed improvements in housekeeping and pest-control practices. Dining receives varied comments: some find the meals well-prepared and appropriately portioned, while others note inconsistent quality and small portions.

    Management and administrative practices are a recurrent concern. Beyond communications gaps that follow leadership changes, reviewers raise serious procedural worries about admissions and billing: pressured sales approaches, unclear contract terms, upfront fees, ongoing billing after discharge, and difficulty obtaining refunds or documentation. These issues have led to formal complaints in some cases; there are allegations of aggressive sales and billing practices that prospective families should investigate closely. Additional operational concerns include difficulty obtaining medical records, missing personal belongings, and perceived weaknesses in grievance resolution and regulatory follow-up.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility shows clear strengths in staff compassion, community atmosphere, and available programming, and some reviewers have had very positive outcomes. However, the variability in clinical consistency, memory-care capacity, maintenance, and administrative transparency suggests careful, focused due diligence is warranted. Recommended next steps include an in-person tour during a mealtime and an activity period, direct questions about staffing ratios and turnover, written clarification of contract terms and billing procedures, inspection of room finishes and pest-control policies, and confirmation of dementia-care capabilities and medication-management protocols. These targeted inquiries will help determine whether the facility’s strengths align with a particular resident’s clinical and administrative needs.

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    Location

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    The Haven at Columbus is located at 8301 Franciscan Woods Dr, Columbus, GA, 31909.

    About The Haven at Columbus

    Savannah Grand of Columbus is a welcoming assisted living and memory care community designed to offer a warm, home-like environment for its residents. Nestled in a peaceful neighborhood, this community is dedicated to creating a sense of comfort and security, with a campus thoughtfully designed to accommodate individuals with memory impairments. Residents benefit from individualized care, ensuring that support is tailored to each person’s unique needs and preferences through personalized care plans that emphasize satisfaction and well-being.

    Central to the experience at Savannah Grand of Columbus is the Spark LIFEstyle philosophy, which focuses on promoting an ever-changing, engaging approach to daily living. This philosophy is implemented through exclusive signature programs and attentive service from a compassionate team of staff and caregivers. The daily lives of residents are enriched with a variety of activities and social opportunities, helping to foster both mental stimulation and meaningful connections among the community members.

    Dining at Savannah Grand of Columbus is an experience in itself, with chef-prepared meals specially crafted to provide nutritional balance as well as great taste. Meals are served restaurant-style in an elegant and spacious dining room, where residents are invited to relax and enjoy the inviting aroma and comfort of home-cooked cuisine. The attention to detail in meal planning and preparation underscores a commitment to promoting overall health and wellness, making every mealtime a highlight of the day.

    Keeping the environment neat, tidy, and safe is a priority at Savannah Grand of Columbus. Staff handle housekeeping and laundry services, freeing residents from daily chores and allowing them to enjoy a carefree lifestyle. In addition to the personal care and support provided, residents have convenient access to professional healthcare services. There are healthcare workers and therapists available on site, including a doctor, podiatrist, physical therapist, and occupational therapist, which helps ensure residents’ health needs are fully supported within the community.

    Residents of Savannah Grand of Columbus may choose from a thoughtfully designed selection of studio and one-bedroom accommodations. Each living space is tailored for comfort, safety, and ease of living, offering residents a home they can truly call their own. The overall atmosphere reflects a commitment to hospitality, compassion, and creating a nurturing environment where every resident feels valued and at home.

    People often ask...

    The Haven at Columbus offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,843 per month.

    The Haven at Columbus offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 29 photos of The Haven at Columbus on Mirador.

    Yes, The Haven at Columbus allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 8301 Franciscan Woods Dr, Columbus, GA 31909.

    No, The Haven at Columbus does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Georgia, the Department of Community Health's Healthcare Facility Regulation division licenses personal care homes and assisted living communities and posts their health and complaint surveys.

    License numberALC000178
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Community
    Capacity60 residents
    LicenseeCheryl Memo
    EffectiveSeptember 27th, 2024

    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    6

    Complaints

    1

    Years

    15 Apr 2026Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    16 Sept 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    07 Aug 2025Complaint
    Determined that no deficiencies were found during the complaint investigation.
    26 Jun 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    03 Jun 2025Change of Ownership
    Found no deficiencies.
    14 May 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies related to the intake investigations. No rule violations were cited.
    14 Feb 2025Complaint
    Investigated intake cases and found no deficiencies.

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