Welcome to TerraBella Epps Bridge, an independent living community located in Athens, Georgia.
Located in Athens, Georgia on 20 acres of beautifully-landscaped property, Iris Place offers premium independent living in one of Georgia's most beautiful towns.
During their stay at Iris Place, residents enjoy everything they need for an engaging, comfortable retirement, including premium amenities like:
- Access to daily life enrichment activities
- Wifi access throughout the common spaces
- Parking spaces
- On-site devotional services and dedicated chapel
- Secured walking paths throughout the grounds
- On-site library, fully-stocked with books and other media
- Accessible computers with internet
- Easy access to laundry facilities on-campus
- Outdoor spaces to explore and enjoy
- Premium restaurant-style dining services
- Professional beautician and barber services
- Resident kitchen
- Spaces for residents to lounge and commune with others
- On-site rooms for playing board games and cards
- Community-use fireplace
- Fitness room with exercise equipment
- Private dining rooms for personal celebrations
- Room for multi-purpose activities and life enrichment
- Spacious patio with scenic residential views
- Billiard room with pool tables
During a person's retirement, preparing meals can be a time-consuming or challenging process many would rather avoid. At Iris Place, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining without lifting a finger, courtesy of the community’s chef-prepared meals and beautifully-decorated dining room.
Daily menu options are always changing at Iris Place, with popular items featuring recipes like:
- Shrimp and Grits
- Cajun bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomato sandwich
- Beef Tenderloin on mint and fava bean puree
- Skillet Barbecue Chicken
- Homemade Gnocchi
- Pumpkin spice ravioli
- Thanksgiving corn pudding
- Berry Fruit Trifle Parfait
- Charleston Hummingbird Cake
- Sweet Corn and Cilantro Crab Cakes
- Tomato and Blue Cheese Soup
- Mexican Meatloaf
- Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Shrimp with Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Iris beef stew
- Crab Salad
- Sweetheart Cheesecake
- Cinnamon swirl bread
Located just over an hour away from Atlanta, Athens, Georgia is a small town with a lot of personality. Home to the Piedmont Healthcare Medical Campus and the Saint Mary's Medical Center, residents have easy access to doctors when necessary. Best of all, the community provides complimentary transportation services, so residents can see doctors with total ease.
The Athens area offers world-class shopping at the Epps Bridge Shopping Center and the Georgia Square Mall, while the University of Georgia is a popular place to see fine arts attractions and live performances. Other local attractions in Athens include:
Fortunately, residents never have to go far for fun and entertainment during their stay at Iris Place, courtesy of the community's exceptional life enrichment programming. The life enrichment programming puts exciting activities right at residents’ fingertips, featuring one of a kind of events like:
- Manicure and pedicure sessions
- Poker
- Holiday celebrations
- Sit-down aerobics
- Lifelong learning opportunities
- Hands-on cooking
- Stretching classes
- Tai Chi
- Fitness classes and activities
- Trivia
- Storytelling
- Movie screenings
- Volunteering
- Walking Groups
- Crossword puzzles
- Rummikub
- Wii Virtual Sports
- Knitting and crocheting classes
- Ice cream social events
- Bible Study
- Fashion shows
- Cribbage
- Card games
- Resident parties
- Ladderball
Iris Place offers many apartment homes for incoming residents to choose from. Options are available to suit many budgets, with floor plans ranging from:
- Studio (Starting at 334 sq ft)
- One-bedroom (Starting at 542 sq ft)
- Two-bedroom (Starting at 877 sq ft)
- Two-bedroom cottage (Starting at 1474 sq ft)
- One-bedroom garden suite (Starting at 789 sq ft)
- Two-bedroom garden suite (Starting at 1168 sq ft)
Each apartment includes various state-of-the-art amenities and features, maximizing Safety and Security for residence while they're at home. Apartment features at Iris Place include:
- Patios or balconies in select units
- Wheelchair accessible units available
- Heating and air conditioning
- Emergency response services
- Private residential units
- Plush carpeting and window treatments
- All-inclusive utility billing
- Access to cable television
- Kitchenettes in each unit
- Landline telephone hookups
As a Holiday Retirement Community, Iris Place is dedicated to creating a comfortable and secure atmosphere that residents are proud to call home. According to online reviews from residents and their family members, they said they loved the Iris Place retirement community because:
- The staff are dedicated to helping residents live each day to the fullest in every way they can, taking care of housekeeping and cleaning so residents can spend more time enjoying life
- The staff keep close communication with each residents family members, helping them stay up-to-date about any changes and the person's lifestyle
- Iris Place is committed to helping residents live the independent lifestyle imagine, taking care of things like Transportation so they can focus more on having fun
- The meals are delicious and often exceed the expectations of incoming residents
Like all holiday retirement communities, Iris Place offers free tours for families who are interested in seeing their Apartments in person. To schedule a free tour of Iris Place with no obligation, please use the link above and choose an appointment time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where is Iris Place located?
Iris Place is located at:
755 Epps Bridge Pkwy
Athens, GA 30606
Q: What care services and amenities does Iris Place provide?
Iris Place offers all-inclusive monthly rent, giving residents access to the following premium services and amenities at no additional charge:
- Chef-prepared meals served daily
- Daily events and activities
- Free scheduled shuttle service
- Weekly housekeeping services
- Complimentary linen service
- Washers and dryers on-site
- Most utilities included
- Parking is available on-site
- 24/7 emergency response services
For more information about the services and amenities Iris Place offers, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: What levels of care does Iris Place provide?
Iris Place is an independent living community. They do not provide assisted living, skilled nursing care, or memory care. If a resident needs services outside of those provided at Iris Place, they may arrange them with a third-party care provider, as Iris Place does not offer personal care or skilled nursing care.
For more information about the levels of care available Iris please, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: How much does Iris Place cost?
The monthly fees at Iris Place vary depending on a unit’s size and layout, with options available to fit most budgets. To get a personalized quote for Iris place, or to learn about which units are available for move-in, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: Is Iris Place pet-friendly?
Pets are welcome in Iris Place, as long as their owners can give them adequate daily care and they comply with the community's pet policy. For more information, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: Do the residents seem active and engaged at Iris Place?
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