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Compare Assisted Living around Buford
The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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| Benton House of Sugar Hill |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sugar Hill (Suwanee Dam Road) | 72 | Yes | 8 | Studio / 1 Bed | 9 | Ms Julianne Custer | 17 | 8 | 0.5 |
| Charter Senior Living of Buford |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Buford (Woodbriar East) | 64 | No | 5 | Studio / 1 Bed | 4 | Ms Jacquenette Weightman | 6 | 12 | 2.0 |
| The Phoenix at Lake Lanier |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Gainesville | 180 | No | 16 | Studio / 2 Bed | 8 | Nicholas Rowell | 25 | 34 | 1.4 |
| The Retreat at Buford |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Buford (Gravel Springs) | 90 | No | 5 | - | 4 | Mr Matthew Dickerson | 3 | - | - |
| Ivy Springs Senior Living Buford, LLC |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Buford (Gravel Springs) | 90 | No | 5 | - | 2 | Anita Khan | - | - | - |
| Ivy Springs Senior Living Buford, LLC |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Buford | 90 | No | 5 | - | 2 | Anita Khan | 4 | 2 | - |
Overview of Benton House of Sugar Hill
Benton House in Sugar Hill, Georgia, offers top-notch care tailored specifically for seniors. Their array of local and national awards speaks volumes about their commitment to providing exceptional assisted living and memory care services, ensuring both safety and a community filled with warmth and friendship. Here, seniors can enjoy a caring environment where every detail is thoughtfully designed to cater to their needs and preferences.
The lush outdoor spaces and homelike interior further enhance the sense of comfort and tranquility, creating a peaceful retreat for residents to relax and socialize. Moreover, the attention to detail extends to the culinary experience, with meals crafted not only to promote health but also to stimulate their senses and nourish the soul. In essence, Benton House offers seniors and their families a place they can truly call home, where they can feel supported and valued every step of the way.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 330 / 400 / 378–504 / 552 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Located in Buford, GA, Charter Senior Living of Buford is an inviting senior living community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care. Live comfortably in spacious and carefully designed apartments, ranging from studios, one-bedroom and one-bedroom deluxe apartments. Here, you can feel the warmth of friendly residents and accommodating team members trained to provide utmost support and assistance. With housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance handled, residents are free to spend their precious time on things that truly matters the most to them.
The community’s dedication to enhancing the human spirit pushes them to continuously provide top-notch care, excellent services, and a wealth of convenient amenities. Here, residents enjoy a well-supported lifestyle with round-the-clock support and assistance. Amenities like wellness and fitness center, resource library, reading lounge, card room, full-service beauty salon, and beautiful outdoor areas makes residents’ everyday life more enjoyable and vibrant.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
The Phoenix at Lake Lanier is an assisted living community that focuses on an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence through a personalized-style approach and luxury setting. The assisted living home creates an environment that promotes holistic wellness. As a proud Phoenix Senior Living Community member, seniors can expect that the luxury assisted living home is where seniors thrive in a nurturing environment.
The Phoenix at Lake Lanier aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness. A vibrant home-like atmosphere with world-class service elevates their daily living. They house licensed physicians and professionals and offer a list of social and stimulating activities, nutritional programs, and specialized training for residents for an enriching experience.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 2 Bed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ivy Springs at Buford offers trusted and affordable assisted living and memory care services. The community caters to seniors wanting a social lifestyle, comfortable living spaces, and amenities that make life easier. Residents enjoy a unique combination of comfortable senior living and Southern hospitality.
Ivy Springs at Buford offers trusted and affordable assisted living and memory care services. The community caters to seniors wanting a social lifestyle, comfortable living spaces, and amenities that make life easier. Residents enjoy a home-like environment with the added comfort and security of knowing that care and support are available if needed.
RETREAT AT BUFORD, THE is a luxurious retreat located in Buford, GA, near Lake Lanier. It offers comfortable accommodations and is conveniently situated just minutes from the Mall of Georgia. The facility is designed to provide a high-quality experience for guests.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
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Resident Experience
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Regulatory
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Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
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Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Review Sentiment
Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Occupancy Rate
Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Walk Score
Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Buford, GA
What is the average cost of assisted living in Buford, GA?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Buford, GA is approximately $4,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Buford, GA?
Assisted living in Buford, GA typically ranges from $3,800–$6,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Buford, GA?
Assisted living facilities in Buford, GA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Buford, GA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~15–20 licensed assisted living facilities in Buford, GA.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Georgia?
Assisted living in Georgia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Georgia?
Assisted living in Georgia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Georgia Medicaid cover assisted living?
Georgia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Georgia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
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