Independent Living Communities in Buford, GA

"I enjoyed Belmont Village Johns Creek. They were friendly and personable. It was a nice place. The staff during the tour was very knowledgeable and friendly. She knew what she was talking about. I would feel comfortable having my mother-in-law go there. The apartments were unfurnished, but they were nice. They have little balconies and screened-in porches, which were good. They have a little kitchenette. It wasn't like a high rise, and I liked that. It was like a village, so that was good. I looked at the dining area and it looked nice, they had a little cafeteria and cafe. They have a courtyard and a large outdoor area where you can hang out. I like that it's smaller than the other place we visited."

"Ashwood Meadows Gracious Retirement Living is well organized, clean, and neat. It's very warm and inviting when you come in. There is a grand piano in the entrance. There is a beautiful eating area. It opens up to a comfortable lobby-type situation where you can sit and visit with people. I feel comfortable in my apartment. Sometimes, I don't want to leave it. Of course, that's one of the things they don't want you to do here. They want you to mingle if you can, so you have that option. So it's very, very comfortable, quiet, and peaceful. I enjoy the food. I've been here about 30 days, and they have nothing that I did not enjoy. There is a good variety. They give you some options. I'll have to give them a thumbs-up. The staff members are excellent. They respond to everything you ask for. They respond quickly, whether it's an administrative issue or a minor maintenance issue, which is very rare. They're very, very responsive, and they're just wonderful people. Their personalities seem to match the job perfectly. The place is expensive, though."

"Parc at Duluth was a very nice place. It was extremely clean. It looked like an upscale hotel, very pretty, and very opulent. The staff was very nice, very accommodating, and showed me the entire facility. The care director answered all my questions."

"I toured Laurel Grove by Barclay House. It was good, very clean, and prestigious. I liked the diversity. The staff was helpful, very hospitable, and very responsive."

"We have chosen The Sheridan at Eastside primarily for its location and we have friends over there. It looks very nice. We will have an apartment with a porch that will overlook the swimming pool, and it's very picturesque. There's an exercise room that I'm interested in, and then they're doing other things, but I'm not sure what all they are. The staff is very professional, friendly, and accurate. I have tried their food, and it was very good. It's restaurant style."

"I toured Village Park Alpharetta. It was nice. It was just too far away for us to be driving every day to be with my husband, but everything was good there. There are no complaints at all. They have a sensory room. The inside is painted for people with Alzheimer's because certain colors on the wall and stuff like that soothe them and make them feel better. It was a little pricey for us, but other than that, it was beautiful."

"Oaks at Gracemont was a great place. Everything was good about it and we would have taken mom there. We liked the smallness, the cleanliness, and pretty much everything about it. The staff was genuinely helpful. They had a hair salon and a gym."

"I like the entire setup of Village Park Peachtree Corners. It is beautiful and the caregivers are very friendly and attentive. My dad's room has a nice layout and it's wheelchair accessible. They offer entertainment, arts and crafts, and group gatherings. They have a nice dining room and Dad likes the food. There's a good variety. Everything is going well."

"I like living here .It is very clean.It has its issues ebut they seem to always work out alright.I love the staff here .Most people that live here are friendly.So thankful to have my home here. "

"I am the eldest daughter of a former resident, my precious mother, at Smoky Springs in Gainesville, GA. Mother was there for several years before having to be moved to a 24-hour care nursing facility where she passed during the COVID epidemic. Mother was so very HAPPY at Smoky Springs and we were all happy knowing that she was happy and being cared for so well. We, her children, were impressed from day one with the staff, the cleanliness of the facility, the food and especially the help that our mother received and the many friends she made. I am so very blessed to know in my heart that we gave mother the best of the best care that we could by moving her to Smoky Springs and knowing that her end-life years were wonderful while she was a resident. If you have a loved one and are considering Smoky Springs as their residence, or you, yourself are looking for an independent living home, you will not be disappointed in making the decision to live at this facility. Smoky Springs and the staff are truly a blessing and I thank the owners and the staff for a job well done!"

"I toured Cottonwood Estates Gracious Retirement Living. It was extremely clean and well-kept. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I like their setup for the residents, the cafeteria, and the overall amenities they offer there. They provide three meals a day."

"Mounia, our chef at Atria North Point, is doing a wonderful job providing the residents a variety of choices for meals. She mixes with the residents at mealtime making sure everyone is satisfied with their meal. She manages with great culinary team and they work very hard to meet each individual needs."

"My uncle moved to Sanford Estates. What I like best is the facility as a whole and the actual place. They have nice, open rooms and a lot more amenities than the other places we toured. The staff was helpful and accommodating. The sales manager even offered to pick up my uncle and bring him to the facility to help out. They've been wonderful. The facility is very well kept. There's clean carpet and nice walls, and it has a good smell. They offer a lot, and he's done a couple of arts and crafts so far. The rooms are spacious. It was more than enough space for him, and that was the smallest studio they offered. I can only imagine the bigger rooms and the places that they have."

"I will be moving into Brookdale Chambrel Roswell. I was impressed because it was an open area. There are a lot of walking areas around it. I just like the way they set it up. There was a garden that you could walk through. They have a swimming pool. I like the people that I've met there. I had lunch there twice, and I was very impressed. The staff was very helpful. She called me several times in between. I liked her a lot. I met some of the residents there. They all had positive things to say. They were all very nice. They have all kinds of activities. They are busy all the time. You could stay busy 24 hours a day. They have crafts. They have a lot of people who play cards there. The minute I walked in, I felt that it was the place for me. I liked it."