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Gardens of Gainesville
Operated by Discovery Senior Living, Gardens of Gainesville is a two-story senior living community in Gainesville, Georgia, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. John Austin Urbanic serves as the administrator. The community has been serving residents for 9 years and offers 92 beds with one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences.
Residents have access to walk-in closets, a shared dining room, comfortable common areas, and walking paths throughout the property. Beauty services, housekeeping, transportation, fitness and recreation programs, and a pet-friendly environment are also offered here, giving residents a balance of convenience and opportunities to stay active.
Scheduled meals, group activities, cultural events, and transportation for appointments and errands are included in the community’s daily routine. Residents living with memory loss also benefit from activities designed specifically for memory care. Through this, the community can support a wide range of needs while keeping residents in the same familiar setting.
The community is located a few miles from Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, providing convenient access to nearby hospital care when needed. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 28, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands require a car.
State inspections have focused on resident alert system reliability and related documentation, medication administration recordkeeping, and staffing coverage within the memory care neighborhood. Families touring Gardens of Gainesville should ask how staffing is structured in the memory care program and how these areas are managed daily.
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About this community
Gardens of Gainesville is administered by John Austin Urbanic.
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. 43 deficiencies 29 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 2017 vs. Georgia state average• Total deficiencies (72% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (15% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 43 | 25.0 | This facility has 72% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (43 vs. GA avg 25).↑ 72% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.5 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.5 vs. GA avg 1.3).↑ 15% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 29 | 16.0 | This facility has had 81% more total inspections than the Georgia average (29 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 81% more |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
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Transportation Services
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5.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gainesville's city center to Gardens of Gainesville's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.51 miles to nearest hospital (Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville)
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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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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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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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| Gardens of Gainesville | IL AL MC | Gainesville | 92
Facility
92
GA AVG
75
Rank
#125 / 426 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
GA AVG
38
Rank
#285 / 466 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
11
Rank
#151 / 426 | John Austin Urbanic | 29 | 43
Facility
43
GA AVG
21
Rank
#357 / 378 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#316 / 378 |
| Magnolia Estates of Winder | IL AL RC | Winder | 47
Facility
47
GA AVG
75
Rank
#318 / 426 | No | - | - | 22
Facility
22
GA AVG
11
Rank
#52 / 426 | Daniel E Rampey | 5 | 16
Facility
16
GA AVG
21
Rank
#293 / 378 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#369 / 378 |
| Smoky Springs by Barclay House | IL | Gainesville | - | Yes | 36 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lanier Village Estates | IL AL HC HOS MC PC SNF | Gainesville | - | No |
20
Facility
20
GA AVG
38
Rank
#336 / 466 | - | - | Jonathan D. Grant | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other GA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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Independent Living in Georgia
Gardens of Gainesville is located in Gainesville, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens of Gainesville
Is Gardens of Gainesville in a walkable area?
Gardens of Gainesville has a walk score of 28. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Gardens of Gainesville been in business?
Gardens of Gainesville has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Gardens of Gainesville?
Yes, Gardens of Gainesville allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Gardens of Gainesville?
The team at Gardens of Gainesville can be reached at jurbanic@terrabellaseniorliving.com.
Who is the administrator of Gardens of Gainesville?
John Austin Urbanic is the administrator of Gardens of Gainesville.
How many beds does Gardens of Gainesville have?
Gardens of Gainesville has 92 beds.
Has Gardens of Gainesville had any deficiencies?
Gardens of Gainesville has had 43 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
















