Ivy Springs Manor was our final choice for my grandfather after looking at several different communities. The food looked very appealing and fresh. They offer many services on-site including salon, foot care, dental care, PT, OT, and speech therapy, and they even have a geriatric physician’s office send staff on-site once a week! Every visit we met more staff and they were ALL friendly, professional and caring. The facilities were always clean, smelled fresh and inviting. The units offered a spacious bedroom and large bathroom with plenty of room to move around. All the units we saw had two windows which let in a lot of natural light. The residents all shared their love of the community as we walked around. We would highly recommend Ivy Springs Manor to anyone.
3177 Gravel Springs Rd., Buford, GA 30519
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Reviews of The Retreat at Buford
Assisted Living Reviews for The Retreat at Buford
December 16, 2017
I visited this facility
March 29, 2017
I visited this facility
I have picked out Ivy Springs Manor for my mother and put a deposit down. I like the price, the people, and the activities. They have bingo socials and movies every evening. Plus, they go out to a restaurant and go shopping one day a week. My mother is going to be getting all three meals. The staff is very helpful, very attentive, and take time to learn everybody’s name and their wants and dislikes.
November 24, 2016
I visited this facility
Ivy Springs Manor is definitely a true assisted living facility. The facility was beautiful and had high level of care. The rooms were small and definitely not apartments but studios, but they did have varying sizes. What stands out is the level of interactive care with the residents.
November 19, 2016
I visited this facility
Ivy Springs Manor was fine. The dining area was a little bit more spacious. They had one upstairs and one downstairs, and both are very pleasant, nice, and roomy. The grounds are very pretty and nice, and there is a pleasant little walking area. The staff is very nice and informative. The residents all looked fine and enjoying themselves. They were working on different kinds of projects. They had some crafts going on and a movie schedule for that evening.
September 26, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Seems like a very nice place for your love ones to live . My best friend mom lives here and she loves it . The food is great and she always talk about the great care staff ! She said the care staff treats her as if she's their grandma haha !
August 22, 2016
I visited this facility
The hallways at Ivy Springs Manor were dark. The place was well-decorated, but it didn't seem sunny. It's on a steep hill, so you can't go out and walk around on the grounds. The dining area was okay. I got a tour from somebody who wasn't supposed to give me the tour, but the person did. The person pushed a little bit too hard in telling me how passionate everybody was, and that was kind of overkill. Show it, don't tell it. I wasn't impressed. The location is farther away from me, too.
Provider Response
During our four years in Buford, many people have joined the Ivy Springs Manor family. The hill we are located on places our residents above the street level and keeps us comfortably tucked away. With our outdoor walking areas, residents prefer our pleasantly landscaped courtyard, because it is private, safe, and quiet. It is sometimes difficult to contain our excitement and enthusiasm, I apologize if this came across too strongly. If after you have toured closer to home and have not found the right fit for your loved one, then perhaps you can come for another tour and have lunch with our Community Relations Director who can better assist with your questions and concerns. You'll be able to experience why ISM continues to be the Senior Living choice for Buford area residents and their families.
May 17, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The biggest thing why we chose Ivy Springs Manor for my dad is because it met my dad's needs. They help him get in and out of bed. They also assist him with everything in the bathroom including the toilet and the shower, and they help him get dressed. They also escort him three meals a day. They would help transportation to and from doctor's appointments. The rooms are efficient with a small kitchen. Overall, the place is friendly and new.
May 09, 2015
I visited this facility
For $60,000/year, It would be nice to serve the residents brain healthy meals. For it to be a relatively new facility, I would think they would be knowledgeable or at least do the research to ensure the foods served to the residents contribute to brain health. If we decide to select Ivy Springs Manor, it looks like I will have to take my mother-in-law most of her meals and snacks. That's a lot of work when you are paying that kind of money out of pocket. It's a bummer because I was impressed with everything else with the facility and program.
April 22, 2015
I visited this facility
The staff was friendly and helpful at Ivy Springs Manor. They were OK. The rooms and apartments were nice, big, fancy, and modern-looking. It looked like a relatively new facility. Everything was bright and pretty. I probably would not recommend them because of the price. It seemed expensive to me. It was all nice and new. It was very pretty. It looked like a hotel.
June 25, 2014
I visited this facility
The rooms were OK at Ivy Springs Manor; however, I want my aunt to have one a little bit bigger than that. It looked like a hotel room with carpet. It had a bathroom, but there was no kitchen. Overall, I don't like the idea of assisted living being one room. That was my problem with it; it only had one room. Also they were a little more expensive than where I put her. Their dining area was big and nice. They did different activities for them, i.e., arts and crafts. The staff was very nice. They had a lot of people on staff.
March 31, 2014
I visited this facility
The one that I liked the most, which was also the most expensive, was Ivy Springs Manor. The facility is only a year and a half old. They are a memory care center. The rooms are much larger. It smelled very nice. There were more people out of their rooms socializing and partaking in things. I thought that was wonderful.
They have movie night every night. They make popcorn and have something to drink. They have refrigerators out and about, so you have 24-hour snacks. All the rooms have miniature refrigerators in them. They take you places. The one thing I thought was really interesting is they said that they'll go to Wal-Mart, but they'll also go to the dollar store. The dollar store, although you don't think it's much, when you start getting seniors with dementia, a Wal-Mart may be too big and too much. A dollar store is small, but it gives people an opportunity to get out of the house and wander around, so I thought it was impressive.
I have their activities calendar. They have brain games, bingo, exercise, church, a hair salon, a nail salon, ice cream socials, arts and crafts, and guest singers. They'll even do a cocktail hour in the parlor and have non-alcoholic beer. They'll do bowling if you're up to bowling. I don't know if that means going somewhere or if it's a miniature version on the Wii.
May 20, 2013
I am a friend or relative of resident
My Grandmother lives at Ivy Springs Manor. She loves it. The managers and staff treat her like their own. I love the family events and community involvement. I highly recommend this community to anyone's loved one.
November 12, 2012
I visited this facility
Ivy Springs Manor is a beautiful facility. It's brand-new. They have laptops in each room, beautiful furnishings, it was gorgeous. They have activities, too.
Memory Care Reviews for The Retreat at Buford
March 26, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My wife just moved into The Retreat at Buford on Monday. I'm really happy with that place. We chose it for several reasons: its location, they're willing to work with us, the people are really nice, and they knew what they were doing. When we finally moved her in there, everything was easy to get to and easy to set up. They take good care of her, and everything was included in one price, except when they go out or do something.
It's a beautiful place. It's really nice looking from the outside, and the inside is exceptionally clean. I've seen people cleaning every time we went over there. They don't have visitations right now because of COVID, but the manager of the place likes to do the rounds with my wife. He came around there and got her all set up where we could talk through the window. Yesterday, they got somebody to do my wife's hair that hasn't been done for almost a year. They called me and asked me if my phone would accept pictures, and I said, "Yeah!" So they sent me a picture of her new hair. They're just really nice people. The second day when we were there, we were helping get things set up for her. She got so upset when I was ready to leave, but the activity director came over there and got her talking, and then everything was fine.
Questions about The Retreat at Buford
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Every staff member receives Certified Dementia Training.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at The Retreat at Buford. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The average age at The Retreat at Buford is 85 years old. Our residents enjoy bingo, lunch and shopping outings, singing along with entertainers and happy hour! They also enjoy gathering around our inviting lobby fireplace and in the warmer weather, sitting out front and enjoying the breeze with friends.
What programs or activities does The Retreat at Buford offer to enrich residents' well-being?
We provide daily exercise, arts and crafts, games, gardening, church services and a variety of other interesting programs and activities.
What places are near The Retreat at Buford or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
The Mall of Georgia is a quick two minute drive from our campus. The area has a plethora of shopping, dining and entertainment venues. The residents frequently visit the area for twice weekly outings.
What transportation services does The Retreat at Buford offer to assisted living residents?
We bring our residents shopping and dining. We also provide transportation for residents to doctor's appointments when located within a 10 mile radius of our campus.
What makes the chef or dining program at The Retreat at Buford exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
We offer restaurant style dining for our residents. Multiple home-cooked choices are offered at each meal to ensure the residents have a variety of tastes, textures, and nutrition at each sitting. There is something for everyone no matter what your preference!
What safety features or security measures does The Retreat at Buford offer to assisted living residents?
We provide each resident with a pendant to our call system. At the push of a button we can respond to their needs. We also have Front Desk Concierge staff at our entrance to not only assist residents and family members, but they also keep a watchful eye on the comings and goings of all who enter the building. We have all visitors sign in at the front desk at our Accushield system. Our front doors are also on a timer and set to automatically lock at 6pm and unlock at 8am. We provide a code to the families for access to our building during these times when the doors are locked.
How does The Retreat at Buford keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
We have wonderful Resident Care Associates and Med Techs on staff who are constantly talking to the families about their loved one's day and their health. We have a Family Experience Director and a Wellness Director who both update Care Plans and meet with the families about their loved one's health. We also regularly send out mass emails about upcoming special events and happenings at The Retreat at Buford. We have a presence on Facebook where we put pictures of our outings and special events.
If The Retreat at Buford accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We love pets here at The Retreat at Buford! We have plenty of space in the front of our building and also a secured interior courtyard for them to play.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
The staff receives regular ongoing training at our monthly meetings. Also, each employee must complete specialized dementia training within six months of hire. We regularly provide training on subjects such as resident care, activities, nutrition, dining services and safety.
What safety features or security measures does The Retreat at Buford provide to protect residents who wander?
Our secure Memory Care unit is locked and accessible to care staff by keypad. There is also a private and fenced courtyard just for our Memory Care Residents. Each Memory Care room is equipped with motion sensors to alert staff if a resident is awake at night to help prevent falls.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
While our Health and Wellness Director is constantly aware of changes in our residents, formal assessments are done every six months for assisted living residents and every three months for memory care residents.
How does The Retreat at Buford keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
We keep constant open communication between our med techs, nurse, and families via phone. We invite families to participate in care plan meetings every six months for assisted living residents and every three months for our memory care residents.
Is The Retreat at Buford affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
We are minutes away from Gwinnett Medical Center, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton, and Northside Forsyth. We also have a community physician that visits weekly that our residents can use as their primary care physician.
Costs for The Retreat at Buford
Services and Amenities of The Retreat at Buford
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3995/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $5195/month
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Do Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Resident Transportation
- Garden And Patio
Cleaning services
- Housekeeping
Activities
- Offsite Activities
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 120
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: No Pets Allowed
Licenses
- Licenses: Personal Care Home
- State Licenses: PCH005750
About The Retreat at Buford
Welcome to The Retreat at Buford
The Retreat at Buford offers premier personal care and memory care with superior personalized care and compassionate staff. Situated in Buford, GA, our state of the art facility offers luxury style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. Phoenix Senior Living is a company built on love that spans generations, offers ideal senior living options for seniors and specialized services for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and various forms of dementia. Phoenix Senior Living, whose leadership collectively has been serving seniors for more than 30 years, believes that transitioning into your new home at The Retreat at Buford welcomes a new chapter in your life, where seniors can live as independently as they desire — a life where seniors live, love, learn.
The Retreat at Buford specializes in caring for seniors who experience Alzheimer’s and the many forms of dementia. We understand the toll memory loss can take on loved ones. The Retreat at Buford can help manage the highs and lows of living with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Our Memory Care Neighborhood is designed to mimic a comfortable home-like setting. Pertinent memorabilia and furnishings are carefully designed to simulate a peaceful and familiar environment, coupled with active reminiscing daily. When living with memory loss, cultivating a successful day isn’t always easy. Our caregivers proceed with patience, compassion, and respect in all circumstances. Each day, The Retreat at Buford team enforces the philosophy that every senior can live a purposeful life – no matter his or her current state of mind.
Premier Services and Amenities
All seniors at The Retreat at Buford have full access to the facility’s wide spectrum of services and amenities. This includes permanent residents, Senior Day Program visitors, and short-term residents of our Respite Care Program. Seniors enjoy superior culinary experiences, personal care assistance, professional housekeeping services, and excellent transportation options, to name a few. Every resident has the ability to call for immediate help via our Ecall system located in all bathrooms and bedrooms, as well as by way of personal mobile pendants provided. Our executive staff and trained caretakers are committed to serving your loved one. We encourage you to take advantage of these unique on-site services and amenities:
- Live, Love, Learn signature wellness program
- Medication management
- Activity and programming coordinator
- Continence management
- Personal care and grooming services
- Courtyard with relaxing walking trails
- Oxygen management
- Full calendar of diverse events
What Makes Us Special
We measure our seniors’ unique abilities and aptitude, while introducing them to new experiences, creating a spirit of achievement and emotional wellbeing. We offer individually tailored activities and purposeful interaction with just the right amount of personalized care.
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