The Retreat at Buford
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Buford, GA
The Retreat at Buford
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Buford, GA
The Retreat at Buford is a 90-bed assisted living community located at 3177 Gravel Springs Road in Buford, Georgia. Situated in Gwinnett County roughly 4.4 miles from the city center, the facility manages long-term residential housing, short-term respite stays, and memory care services. The physical layout is engineered to support seniors requiring routine personal care or enhanced cognitive supervision near the Lake Lanier region.
State administrative logs from the Georgia Department of Community Health document an unblemished regulatory record since the community’s inception. The property completed its opening licensing review on March 31, 2022, with no infractions noted by state surveyors. Furthermore, state inspectors conducted two separate complaint investigations on May 9, 2022, and May 17, 2023, and concluded both field visits with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, indicating that all evaluated consumer allegations were unsubstantiated.
Daily clinical operations are organized around the 90-bed capacity to deliver structured physical assistance, medication tracking, and secure memory support. Public administrative records show no history of corporate fines, state enforcement penalties, or operational license restrictions. Because the property has maintained a deficiency-free record across all available state reviews, the data reflects a consistent compliance history under current management.
Interested individuals looking for a mid-to-large scale senior community with a flawless historical audit track record can consider this Gwinnett County property. The environment is designed for older adults whose sponsors prioritize clean state surveys and an established history of meeting regulatory standards.
90-bed community Rank #272 / 663Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 272nd out of 663 homes in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
4 years in operation Rank #531 / 672Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 531st out of 672 homes in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #786 / 839Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 786th out of 839 homes in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceMarch 31, 2022
CountyGwinnett
The Retreat at Buford is administered by Anita Khan.
Safety FeaturesCarbon monoxide detector, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Smoke detector
Fitness Center
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Outdoor Seating
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
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
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 21 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 17 | This facility has had 82% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (3 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 82% fewer |
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4.4 miles from city center
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Compare Assisted Living around Buford
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| The Phoenix at Lake Lanier | AL MC RC | Gainesville | 180
Facility
180
GA AVG
87
Rank
#37 / 663 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
GA AVG
41
Rank
#672 / 839 | Studio / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
GA AVG
14
Rank
#353 / 672 | - | Katrina Cohen | 25 | 34
Facility
34
GA AVG
21
Rank
#424 / 482 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#367 / 482 |
| The Retreat at Buford | AL MC | Buford (Gravel Springs) | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
87
Rank
#272 / 663 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
41
Rank
#786 / 839 | - | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#531 / 672 | - | Anita Khan | 3 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 482 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#1 / 482 |
| Ivy Springs Senior Living Buford, LLC | AL MC | Buford | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
87
Rank
#272 / 663 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
41
Rank
#786 / 839 | - | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
14
Rank
#596 / 672 | - | Anita Khan | 4 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
21
Rank
#131 / 482 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#190 / 482 |
| Charter Senior Living of Buford | AL MC | Buford (Woodbriar East) | 64
Facility
64
GA AVG
87
Rank
#430 / 663 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
41
Rank
#786 / 839 | Studio / 1 Bed | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
14
Rank
#498 / 672 | - | Viktor Arvanitopolo | 6 | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
21
Rank
#318 / 482 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#415 / 482 |
| Generous Care Giving | AL | Buford | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
87
Rank
#648 / 663 | No |
5
Facility
5
GA AVG
41
Rank
#786 / 839 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
14
Rank
#116 / 672 | A+ | Raymond Butler | 3 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#233 / 482 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#415 / 482 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia
The Retreat at Buford is located in BUFORD, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Retreat at Buford
What neighborhood is The Retreat at Buford in?
The Retreat at Buford is in the Gravel Springs neighborhood of 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.
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