Woodland Ridge

What Woodland Ridge does

Woodland Ridge is a non-profit assisted living community headquartered at 4005 South Cobb Drive in Smyrna, Georgia, serving seniors across the greater Metro Atlanta area, including Marietta, Vinings, Acworth, Austell, Mableton, Buckhead, Powder Springs, and Kennesaw. Founded in 2010 and operating with 11-50 employees, the organization delivers four core service lines — Assisted Living, Memory Care (anchored by the proprietary "Friends for Life" memory program), Short-Term/Respite Care, and in-house Therapy and Physician Services — under a single integrated campus model. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through recurring monthly residential fees scaled to level of care, with non-profit status enabling a special loan program for veterans needing care.

The community's operating model is differentiated less by technology than by clinical specialization and hyper-local community integration. Care is delivered by tenured staff trained through the Virtual Dementia Tour (partnered with Second Wind Dreams) and supported by partner-supplied platforms including the award-winning SimpleC touch-screen therapy tool (in The Meadows Memory Care neighborhood) and the It's Never Too Late (IN2L) engagement system. A pet therapy program (in-house dogs Bailey, Cooper, and Gunter plus Humane Society visits) complements a structured daily activity calendar. Educational affiliations with Georgia State University and Chattahoochee Tech provide a recurring clinical workforce pipeline, while partnerships with Ridgeview Institute and the Approved Senior Network underpin referral flow.

The go-to-market approach is direct-to-consumer and community-led: family inquiries are routed via phone (770.431.7055) and web forms, supported by an extensive blog, YouTube and Facebook presence, a monthly newsletter, free eBooks, and an on-site care assessment tool. Woodland Ridge actively cultivates local institutional ties through an adopted primary school (Nickajack Elementary), scout units, church partnerships, a decade-long Fall Festival tradition, and a Senior Prom hosted at a local high school. The Woodland Ridge Foundation operates as an affiliated non-profit foundation supporting the community's mission.

Name

Woodland Ridge

Legal name

Woodland Ridge

Website

https://woodlandridge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woodland Ridge is a non-profit assisted living community in Smyrna, Georgia, serving Metro Atlanta seniors with Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care, and on-site Therapy and Physician Services. It runs the Friends for Life memory program and deploys SimpleC and IN2L dementia-care technology through trained caregivers and a community-partner model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assisted Living / Senior Living Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Memory Care (Mixed Campus) (HLADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Memory Care Units within Assisted Living Communities (HLADACAB), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF)

Keywords

• Assisted living services
• Memory care services
• Senior living community
• Respite care services
• In-house therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Smyrna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Assisted Living Services: Monthly residential care services including room, board, personal care assistance with activities of daily living (medication, bathing, dressing, eating), meals, activities, and housekeeping. Pricing is quote-based and varies by level of care needed.
2. Memory Care Services: Specialized care for residents with memory impairment, featuring the Friends for Life program, trained staff, and secure environment. Billed as part of monthly residential fees.
3. Short-Term/Respite Care: Temporary stay services allowing family caregivers to take breaks or enabling seniors to recuperate after rehab or hospital stays. Provides same services as long-term residents including meals, activities, and assistance.
4. In-House Therapy and Physician Services: On-site therapy and physician services delivered to residents, simplifying healthcare access and reducing need for external appointments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Woodland Ridge is a non-profit assisted living community providing long-term residential Assisted Living care, specialized Memory Care for residents with dementia, Short-Term/Respite Care for family caregivers and post-hospital recovery, and in-house Therapy and Physician Services. Care includes assistance with activities of daily living (medication management, bathing, dressing, eating), structured daily activities, and specialized programs such as the Friends for Life Memory Program, Virtual Dementia Tour, and Pet Therapy.

Product overview

Woodland Ridge is a non-profit senior living community offering a comprehensive portfolio of care services centered around Assisted Living, Memory Care, Short-Term Care (Respite Care), and Therapy and Physician Services. The community operates as a unified service model where these core offerings work together to provide person-centered care. Specialized programs include the 'Friends for Life' memory program, the Virtual Dementia Tour (offered in partnership with Second Wind Dreams), and a Pet Therapy Program featuring resident dogs. The community also utilizes technology tools including SimpleC and IN2L (It's Never Too Late) for memory care support. As Georgia's first non-profit assisted living community, Woodland Ridge positions its services as integrated care pathways supporting seniors through various stages of aging and cognitive decline.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assisted Living Long-term residential care providing assistance with activities of daily living including medication management, bathing, dressing, and eating, delivered by tenured staff in a supportive community environment. Designed for seniors who need help with daily activities and seek a community environment with compassionate care and meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Memory Care Specialized care for individuals with memory impairment, featuring the 'Friends for Life' memory program with thoroughly trained staff who understand memory impairment and help residents stay engaged and active. Delivered in a secure, structured environment with personalized routines to create familiarity and develop independence. Designed for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments.
• Short-Term Care (Respite Care) Temporary support allowing family caregivers to take a worry-free break or enabling seniors to recuperate after rehab or a long hospital stay. Provides same services as long-term residents including meals, activities, and assistance. Designed for family caregivers needing respite and seniors in post-acute recovery.
• Therapy and Physician Services In-house therapy and physician services ensuring residents have access to care and can remain healthy, active, and safe without leaving the community. Reduces transportation challenges and difficulty accessing external healthcare by delivering coordinated care on-site.
• Friends for Life Memory Program A specialized memory care program where staff get to know residents at a personal level to learn their most crucial memories and help recreate them. Uses routine to create familiarity and develop independence. Designed for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia in the Memory Care program.
• Virtual Dementia Tour An experiential program offered in partnership with Second Wind Dreams that helps caregivers and family members understand what living with dementia is like. Used as a training tool for staff and an educational experience for residents' family members to promote better care and empathy.
• Pet Therapy Program Structured visits from in-house dogs Bailey, Cooper and Gunter, plus visits from baby animals from the Humane Society to foster physical, emotional, social and cognitive function among residents. Designed to enhance resident engagement and well-being.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased daily activity and meal consumption through SimpleC technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational affiliation for training physical therapy and nursing students. Provides workforce development pipeline and academic credibility.
• Chattahoochee TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational affiliation for training physical therapy and nursing students alongside Georgia State University. Supports workforce training programs.
• Second Wind DreamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner offering the Virtual Dementia Tour and Dream Weaving programs. Staff and families can experience Virtual Dementia Tour to understand dementia better.
• Ridgeview InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose working relationship with Ridgeview Institute for mental health and healthcare coordination. Early adopters of shared care approaches.
• SimpleCcoreTechnology or IntegrationAward-winning touch screen therapy tool provider for residents with advanced dementia. The Meadows Memory Care neighborhood is equipped with this state-of-the-art therapy.
• It's Never Too Late (IN2L)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform for senior engagement and cognitive stimulation, adopted early by Woodland Ridge as part of their technology-forward approach.
• Approved Senior NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembership directory connecting families with senior living options. Provides marketing visibility and referral pathway.
• Nickajack Elementary SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdopted school partnership for community engagement. Residents read with children and community donates school supplies. Builds community ties and word-of-mouth referrals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Belmont Village Senior Living: Multi-state assisted living and memory care operator with proprietary dementia programs (Circle of Friends, Memory Programs). Comparable in bundling assisted living with specialized memory care on single campuses.
• Legacy Healthcare Partners: Regional operator of assisted living and memory care communities. Comparable in scale (single to multi-campus), service mix, and focus on dementia programming.

Broad incumbents

• Atria Senior Living: Large for-profit assisted living operator with Life Guidance memory care program. Competes for the same Metro Atlanta seniors seeking assisted living and memory care with on-site services.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator with extensive assisted living and memory care footprint including Metro Atlanta. Comparable offering mix (AL + memory care + respite + on-site services), though scaled nationally and for-profit.
• Sunrise Senior Living: National assisted living and memory care operator with strong brand in dementia programming (Reminiscence). Overlaps with Woodland Ridge on personalized memory care services and Metro Atlanta presence.
• Senior Lifestyle: Multi-state senior living operator offering assisted living, memory care, and respite across its communities. Comparable service mix and resident profile.
• The Arbor Company: Operator of assisted living and memory care communities across the Southeast including Georgia. Comparable in combining traditional AL with specialized dementia programming.
• Five Star Senior Living: National senior living provider with assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation offerings. Overlaps on bundled care services and on-site therapy positioning.

Others

• Second Wind Dreams: Non-profit provider of the Virtual Dementia Tour and Dream Weaving programs. An enabling partner rather than a competitor, but comparable as a mission-driven elder care ecosystem participant Woodland Ridge integrates into its service model.

Regional players

• A.G. Rhodes: Atlanta-based non-profit operator of skilled nursing and aging services facilities. Directly comparable as a Georgia-headquartered, mission-driven senior care non-profit serving the same Metro Atlanta referral ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/woodlandridgevideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/WoodlandRidgeSmyrna
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/298257

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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