A family, a mission,
a long-view legacy.
Grand Oak Communities is a Georgia-headquartered owner and operator of assisted living communities across the Southeast — built on the Lee Family Strategic Wealth Plan and animated by faith, hospitality, and stewardship.
Two decades of caring for those who cared for us.
Grand Oak began quietly — as a family conviction that older adults deserve dignity, that caregivers deserve investment, and that business success is a tool for lasting good.
Today that conviction lives in every community we own and operate: hotel-grade hospitality, evidence-based clinical care, and a culture where employees are the first customer.
Our operations fund the Grand Oak Communities Foundation, which walks alongside foster children, foster and adoptive families, and young adults aging out of care.
At Grand Oak Communities, our mission is to enrich the lives of older adults by providing exceptional, compassionate, and dignified care in communities where residents feel valued, families find peace of mind, and team members are empowered to thrive.
We believe that exceptional resident care begins with exceptional employee care. By investing in, supporting, and developing our staff, we create a culture where compassionate caregivers deliver extraordinary experiences for every resident, every day.
Guided by faith, integrity, and stewardship, we are committed to building thriving assisted living communities that honor every individual while creating lasting value for our residents, employees, investors, and the communities we serve.
To become the most trusted and respected owner and operator of assisted living communities throughout the Southeast — a family of communities known for exceptional care, extraordinary employees, operational excellence, and unwavering integrity.
Ten commitments. Zero exceptions.
Culture is our greatest competitive advantage — because it is enforced by every leader, every day.
People are our greatest purpose and our greatest investment. Care for our staff, and they will care for our residents.
We serve every resident with kindness, patience, empathy, and respect — recognizing the value and dignity of every life entrusted to our care.
We pursue excellence in every interaction, every service, every community, and every decision. Good enough is never our standard.
We do what is right even when no one is watching. We earn trust through honesty, accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership.
We faithfully manage the people, resources, facilities, and finances entrusted to us so they benefit future generations.
We create communities where residents, families, and employees feel welcomed, connected, respected, and supported.
Leadership begins with serving others. We seek opportunities every day to improve lives, solve problems, and exceed expectations.
We are committed to continuous learning, professional development, innovation, and empowering every employee to reach their full potential.
Our work extends beyond today. We are building communities, businesses, and relationships that will impact generations to come.
We seek God's wisdom in our decisions and strive to demonstrate humility, compassion, honesty, generosity, and love in everything we do.
Excerpts from our Culture Promise.
At Grand Oak Communities, people always come before profits, excellence is expected, compassion is practiced daily, and every life matters.
"Employees love coming to work.
"Residents feel safe, valued, and at home.
"Families experience confidence and peace of mind.
"Excellence is our standard, not our goal.
Experienced. Faithful. Operator-first.
A senior team combining decades of senior living, healthcare, hospitality, finance, and mission leadership.
25+ years in healthcare, operations, and multi-site senior living leadership.
Former regional VP for a national assisted living operator; hospitality-first operator.
Two decades of senior housing M&A, SBA financing, and long-hold underwriting.
Board-certified geriatrician and former hospital system quality director.
Culture architect behind Grand Oak University and our leadership pipeline.
Twenty years in foster youth advocacy, mentorship, and family reunification.
Growth measured in generations.
A patient, disciplined arc toward becoming the Southeast's most trusted operator.
- 2001Foundations
The Lee family begins operating and consulting on senior living communities across Georgia.
- 2015The Strategic Wealth Plan
A multi-generational plan crystallizes stewardship, growth, and philanthropy as one strategy.
- 2021Grand Oak is founded
Grand Oak Communities is formed to acquire, operate, and elevate assisted living in the Southeast.
- 2024The Foundation launches
The Grand Oak Communities Foundation begins funding foster and adoptive family programs.
- TodayGrowing, faithfully
A disciplined portfolio of 12 communities on a path to 40, with employees as our first customer.