Smoky Springs by Barclay House is an independent living community located in Gainesville, Georgia.The cost of independent living at Smoky Springs by Barclay House starts at $2,999 and can range as high as $6,220 per month. The average monthly cost is $4,368.There may be some additional services that could increase the cost of care, depending on the services that you may need. When you visit the community, please check to see if pets are allowed to live in the community with you.
There are 5 hospitals within 25 miles of Smoky Springs by Barclay House. The two closest hospitals are Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc which is 1.0 miles away and Chestatee Regional Hospital which is 16.8 miles away.
Some of the key amenities available at Smoky Springs by Barclay House are:
- Activity Center
- Beauty & Barber
- Outdoor Areas
- Pet Friendly
- Pool
Welcome to Smoky Springs, an independent living community located in Gainesville, Georgia.
Welcome to Smoky Springs, a premier independent living community located in Gainesville, Georgia.
What sets Smoky Springs apart from other retirement living options in the area?
Families love the community for its many on-site resources and convenient resident amenities. The community’s goal is to create a safe and engaging environment where residents can thrive, while maintaining their freedom and total independence.
Part of the community’s commitment to helping residents live independently is helping them with vital daily activities, like preparing meals or getting around town. For one all-inclusive monthly fee, residents get access to the following independent living services and amenities, taking away many stressors of daily life and giving them more time to enjoy the activities they truly love:
- On-site game room
- Multi-purpose room
- Outdoor gardens and grounds
- Restaurant-style communal dining room
- On-site beautician services
- WiFi available in the common areas
- Pool tables
- Convenient walking paths
- Life enrichment programming
- Exercise room with fitness equipment
- Private dining space
- Spacious patio
- Laundry facilities on-site
- Internet access and on-site computers
- On-site worship facilities
- Library
- Fireplace in the common area
- Kitchens for resident-use
- Lounging spaces
- Parking available
The community’s dining program is a major attraction for many incoming residents, as preparing meals and cleaning up can take substantial time out of a person’s day. While residents are welcome to prepare their own meals as they please, their monthly fees pay for daily dining in the community's restaurant style dining room.
Dedicated kitchen staff prepares fresh and wholesome meals daily, using healthy ingredients to craft memorable and one-of-a-kind recipes. The menu changes daily, but may feature classic favorites and seasonal tastes like:
- Beef Kabobs
- Shrimp and Grits
- Seasoned pork tenderloin with maple gastrique
- Beef Tenderloin on mint and fava bean puree
- Family-style lobster stuffed mushrooms
Life enrichment programming also plays a key role in residents’ daily lives at Smoky Springs, hoping them stay active and feel engaged during their stay. Available life enrichment activities vary daily, but may include popular events and fun opportunities like:
- Tai Chi
- Board games
- Fitness classes and activities
- Ice cream social events
- Coffee and Doughnut socials
- Karaoke and sing-a-longs
- Holiday celebrations
- Arts and crafts
- Bible Study
The Gainesville area is quiet and suburban, offering a calm and quiet atmosphere for residents to live in total peace. Atlanta isn’t far from Gainesville, so residents can take convenient trips into the city as they please. Group outings are popular at the community to help residents spend time off campus, including fun and memorable destinations like:
While group outings are popular, residents are welcome to use the community's transportation services how they please. Residents are welcome to bring their own car and drive themselves around town, but transportation services can take the stress out of seeing doctors, shopping, and enjoying local attractions for those who no longer feel comfortable on the road.
When residents move into the community, they can choose from several types of floor plans, depending on the current availability during their move-in time frame. The community’s primary apartment layout styles include:
- Studio (Starting at 341 square feet)
- One-bedroom (Starting at 546 square feet)
- Two-bedroom (Starting at 877 square feet)
Residents will feel at home in the spacious and comfortable apartments at Smoky Springs, whether they choose a compact studio unit or a sprawling two-bedroom apartment. Each unit includes the following premium apartment amenities, with room for residents to bring their own furniture and decorate as they please:
- Landline telephone hookups
- Wheelchair accessible units available
- Access to cable television
- Private residential units
- Heating and air conditioning
- Kitchenettes in each unit
- All-inclusive utility billing
- Patios or balconies in select units
- Emergency response services
- Plush carpeting and window treatments
After experiencing the exceptional independent living services at Smoky Springs, residents have shared many testimonials and recommendations for the community, praising it for:
- The convenient quality of life enhancements, like linen service and housekeeping, gives residents more time to spend as they please
- The community's convenient location in Gainesville, giving residents breathtaking views of the beautiful Georgia Mountains that make up North Georgia
- The community sets itself apart from other independent living communities in the area with all-inclusive pricing, giving residents total peace of mind about their monthly budget
To learn more about Smoky Springs before applying or moving in, residents and their families are welcome to tour for free. To schedule an appointment, please use the link above to choose an available date.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where is Smoky Springs located?
Smoky Springs is located at:
940 S Enota Dr NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
Q: What care services and amenities does Smoky Springs provide?
As an all-inclusive independent living community, Smoky Springs provides a wide variety of on-campus resources and convenient amenities, including:
- Restaurant-style dining, served on-site
- Inclusive utilities
- Linen services
- Complimentary transportation
- Weekly housekeeping
- On-site activities and social events
- Free parking (for residents and their guests)
- Access to 24/7 emergency response services
To learn more about the many services and amenities available at Smoky Springs, please use the link above to make an inquiry. Note that Smoky Springs is not an assisted living community, so daily personal care services are not included in their services for residents.
Q: What levels of care does Smoky Springs provide?
Smoky Springs is an independent living community. Their services are designed to help residents navigate retirement with maximum freedom, living with total peace of mind about their well-being thanks to around the clock access to care.
The community does not provide assisted living or personal care services. If residents need assisted living, they
