The Best Independent Living Communities in Forsyth County, GA

"I had a very nice visit at Brookdale South Lee Buford. I was able to experience lunch at the facility, and the food was very good, but it did not have a lot of variety. It is a much smaller and older place. They have old bathroom and kitchen facilities. "

"Cottonwood Estates was a very nice place that had all of the things we were looking for, except for continuing care program from independent to assisted, but you could buy assistance to come in. They changed management frequently last year. Other than that, I would have chosen it. The facilities were very nice, the dining rooms are centrally located, and you can get from one place to another fairly easily."

"Parc at Duluth was very nice. We liked the rooms and the different services they offer. We liked the fact that my mother-in-law would get the proper care she needed for assisting her with everything that needed to be done. The staff who assisted us with the tour was very nice and answered all our questions. They had a beautiful dining room and nice menus. They had exercise programs, entertainment, games, and they had a beauty salon."

"I liked it. It was relatively brand new, neat, and nice, and it made a good impression when you saw it. They had a pond in front of some of the buildings with a sidewalk around it. They were one-story and you had a window that looked right out on the pond. The rooms were very nice, and there was a garage behind the building so that you could get a one-car garage if you wanted. It was a little further out from the city of Cumming. "

"The staff are exceptional, caring and kind. They truly love their jobs. There is a wide range of activities and ways for residents to get involved. We are very pleased with our choice of Atria for my mom. "

"Sanford Estates was like a total care facility. They don't have kitchens in the rooms, so you can't cook your own meals, but they have a cafeteria. Maybe some of the units had mini-fridges, and that's not going to work for me. It seemed more like a hotel. It seemed like a nice place, but it was not what I was looking for. The staff was excellent. They were nice. They were willing to help or contact some friends of his to see if he could find places for me that were more affordable. They have a lot of things to keep people busy. The place was gorgeous. It is in Roswell and the location didn't work for me. There was so much traffic."

"I toured Linwood Estates. It was a good and clean facility. Ultimately, I liked the room sizes. The staff was good. He was very thorough, walked me through, and gave me a lot of insights about the culture of all-inclusive pay."

"Brookdale Roswell was developed as a senior residence with a lot of walking trails. It was clean. The lady who showed us around was friendly, and she didn't rush us. They had rooms, which were one-bedroom with a small bathroom, a small kitchen, and a small terrace/veranda. The menu seemed to be reasonable. They said that they use 90 to 95% fresh ingredients, they don't use canned stuff, and they try to use locally grown vegetables. They had activities like church services. The staff were friendly. We got a chance to talk to a couple of the residents, and they seemed to like the place. They were happy, so that was a good sign. The entry room was a fairly large open space, which was a large hall. They had an outdoor pool and a lot of walking trail. They also had apartments and cottages. They had exercise equipments on the floor and their own resident physical and speech therapists. It is an independent living and assisted living facility, and they are apparently now licensed to go and build memory care. "

"Village Park at Spalding was a beautiful place, and it reminded me of a resort. They have open walkways, an outdoor pool, a cafe, a place for happy hour, and dining. It was very nice. They also have the assisted living license. The staff was wonderful, very friendly, helpful, showed us around, and did everything. They have villas and cottages, which are separate homes that are set out on the property. They also have building apartments."

"I was very impressed with myrtle terraces appartment and the security. Very clean. Management was very nice. Grounds very clean. Hop to live there some day. Recommend it to anyone over 55. "

"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!"

"It was very clean, and the furniture in the waiting room was nice; I liked it. The staff was very friendly, the dining area was OK, and I was interested in the activities."

"We toured The Lodge at Bridgemill for my mother. It was nice and clean. The unit they showed us was up-to-date, modern, and kept clean and tidy. The staff were very helpful and caring. They were nice and funny. We had fun with them."

"My mom is a current resident at the Holly House: Ms Ebbie just retired on this past Friday , Marie is the caregiver now, and has done a wonderful job of caring for my mom. I refer to the women there as the Golden girls they are so sweet , I highly reccomend this home. Minister J Hunter"