Ivy Springs at Buford sits on landscaped courtyards in Gwinnett County, where residents get to enjoy walking paths, gardens, and benches among the trees, and the building itself has a peaceful atmosphere that seems to help everyone feel comfortable, with private apartments, walk-in closets, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms, plus there's Wi-Fi, resident parking, wheelchair access everywhere, and an emergency call system built into each unit, so people can feel safe and connected. The community offers several types of care, like independent living for healthy seniors who want hassle-free days, assisted living for folks who need a bit of help with things like bathing and dressing, a secure memory care area for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and short-term respite stays if a caregiver needs a break, plus there's hospice services if that kind of care is needed too. The memory care program uses a secure courtyard, bracelets that ring alarms if someone wanders, and staff specially certified by NIDE, which gives families a bit more peace of mind, and team members can handle difficult behaviors, issues with wandering, and provide behavioral support as needed, and caregivers are always available around the clock to help out, whether it's reminding someone to go to the restroom, giving a hand with medication, helping with incontinence care, or assisting with mobility, anywhere from stand-by help to mechanical lifts.
Meals are prepared by a professional chef and you can eat in a restaurant-style dining room or have visitors join for a special meal in a private dining space, and the menu covers special diets too, like gluten-free, low-sodium, or low-sugar. Activities happen every day, with an activities director arranging things like trivia, music, arts and crafts, water aerobics, stretching, gardening, Wii bowling, wine tasting, pet visits, and regular social outings, plus there's devotional and religious services both on and off site, so everyone gets to keep up with their faith. There's a library with a fireplace, a barber and beauty salon, a movie theater, a technology center, an events coordinator, and both indoor and outdoor lounge areas for community events or quiet visits with friends and family. People who live here can use transportation services for appointments or outings, at a cost, or park their own cars, and if they don't want to bother with the chores, there's laundry, dry cleaning, and housekeeping services too. The community welcomes both men and women, and staff include nurses on duty and a doctor on call, so medical needs get attention, and there are medication reminders and help with insulin and other injections if needed. Ivy Springs at Buford puts real effort into keeping residents healthy, safe, and engaged, with lots of activities and a friendly community, so people don't have to feel alone as they age but can choose what works best for them, whether it's keeping active, relaxing in the gardens, or just having a nice meal with good company.
