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The Retreat at Buford
The Retreat at Buford offers assisted living and memory care in Buford, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, without requiring a move to another community.
The community has 90 beds, and Anita Khan serves as its administrator. A gym supports exercise. Residents can also spend time outdoors in the garden, on the patio, or in outdoor seating areas, while the rear deck offers outdoor dining and seating overlooking woods and a creek.
Community insights.
About this community
The Retreat at Buford is administered by Anita Khan.
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 0 deficiencies 3 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Georgia state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 25 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 16 | This facility has had 81% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (3 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 81% fewer |
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4.4 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix at Lake Lanier | AL MC RC | Gainesville | 180
Facility
180
GA AVG
81
Rank
#23 / 527 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
GA AVG
40
Rank
#557 / 701 | Studio / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
GA AVG
12
Rank
#261 / 549 | - | Katrina Cohen | 21 | 34
Facility
34
GA AVG
21
Rank
#420 / 478 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#379 / 478 |
| The Retreat at Buford | AL MC | Buford | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
81
Rank
#189 / 527 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
40
Rank
#660 / 701 | - | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
12
Rank
#417 / 549 | - | Anita Khan | 3 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 478 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 478 |
| Ivy Springs Senior Living Buford, LLC | AL MC | Buford | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
81
Rank
#189 / 527 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
40
Rank
#660 / 701 | - | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
12
Rank
#480 / 549 | - | Anita Khan | 4 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
21
Rank
#128 / 478 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#187 / 478 |
| Charter Senior Living of Buford | AL MC | Buford (Woodbriar East) | 64
Facility
64
GA AVG
81
Rank
#319 / 527 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
40
Rank
#660 / 701 | Studio / 1 Bed | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
12
Rank
#389 / 549 | - | Viktor Arvanitopolo | 6 | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
21
Rank
#315 / 478 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#408 / 478 |
| Generous Care Giving | AL | Buford | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 527 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
40
Rank
#660 / 701 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
12
Rank
#66 / 549 | A+ | Raymond Butler | 3 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#230 / 478 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#408 / 478 |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
The Retreat at Buford is located in BUFORD, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Retreat at Buford
Is The Retreat at Buford in a walkable area?
The Retreat at Buford has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has The Retreat at Buford been in business?
The Retreat at Buford has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Retreat at Buford?
No, The Retreat at Buford has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for The Retreat at Buford?
The team at The Retreat at Buford can be reached at anita.khan@ivyspringsbuford.com.
Who is the administrator of The Retreat at Buford?
Anita Khan is the administrator of The Retreat at Buford.
How many beds does The Retreat at Buford have?
The Retreat at Buford has 90 beds.
Has The Retreat at Buford had any deficiencies?
The Retreat at Buford has no reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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