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Holiday Smoky Springs

940 South Enota Dr NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

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9.5
Review score
124 reviews
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9.5
Review score
124 reviews
  • 5 star
    66%
  • 4 star
    24%
  • 3 star
    5%
  • 2 star
    3%
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Review for Smoky Springs by Barclay House

Very friendly, courteous staff, beautiful facility (though they could use a second elevator), 5-star dining facility/food service. Lots of fun excursions available and in-house activities to keep one busy.

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Holiday Smoky Springs

From the sophisticated interiors to the vibrant green campus, Holiday Smoky Springs overflows with beauty and elegance. This multi-story, pet-friendly Holiday Retirement community is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains — just a short drive from Lake Lanier. Residents are provided with three nutritious meals and daily entertainment options, which include stimulating, on-site activities and premier amenities. To help ensure everyone’s health and safety, trained associates offer 24-hour emergency response services. Should one’s needs change over time, custom-tailored health and personal care options are available through a third-party provider for an additional fee. Holiday Smoky Springs offers a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plan options. Residents are welcome to choose whichever apartment best fits their unique needs and preferences.

Great Place to Work Institute has honored Holiday Smoky Springs with certification as a Great Place to Work® for their 2022-2023 awards. Live better, age more successfully, and stay independent longer at Holiday Smoky Springs!

To help reduce waste, save on postage, and avoid the risk of delays and late fees, Holiday residents can make secure online payments automatically each month. The Office Manager at the community of your choice can help you sign up upon move-in.

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for Holiday Smoky Springs

9.5 out of 10
Review Score124 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.6
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored Holiday Smoky Springs with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Holiday Smoky Springs has 124 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 4/23/25

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 23, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Smoky Springs by Barclay House

Very friendly, courteous staff, beautiful facility (though they could use a second elevator), 5-star dining facility/food service. Lots of fun excursions available and in-house activities to keep one busy.

Katie W

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 30, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

very happy overall

I would rate a 5 for each. We have been very happy with Smoky Springs and have zero complaints!! The staff is very helpful and accommodating. They are all friendly and willing to help whenever needed! The room size is good for 1-2 people. The food is delicious and they offer many different activities. They have a shuttle that will take residents where they need to go as well.

Chris F

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 17, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Moms place

We were very impressed with both the facilities and staff at Smoky Springs. [name removed] and the entire staff are extremely helpful and attentive to all the residents making everyone feel like one big happy family. After our initial visit, I knew this was the right place for my mother.

Susan B

Independent Living

Resident/client

December 14, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Smoky Springs Experience

I have lived at Smoky Springs for 2 years and it’s truly become home. The leadership is amazing, and I appreciate them all…[name removed], [name removed] and [name removed] are so helpful and truly care about us. It takes a lot of heart to lead and they have it here. I would recommend Smoky Springs to anyone. Be sure to contact [name removed] for a tour- you will love her!

Bonnie A

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 14, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Smoky Springs Residential Experience

I have been here for 5 months and I enjoy my experience extremely. Office staff is very nice and helps with all my issues whenever I need it. Food is good my apartment is spacious. Plenty of things to do to keep my mind active. Laundry rooms on every floor. Family is invited to spend time with me for meals. Residents are friendly and helpful. [name removed] is very helpful in extending her warmth to future residents. I love it here!

Robert E

Independent Living

Resident/client

November 1, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Very Nice

Smoky Springs is a very nice place. I also think the food here is very good.

Mary B

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 16, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Highly satisfied

I had a wonderful experience with [name removed] during the first tour. She was informative & welcoming. I loved the atmosphere and the people. I have lived at other communities & this is by far the best! The activities are great! Great people & all kinds.

Kelly

Independent Living

Toured community

October 16, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Wonderful!

Warm welcoming atmosphere! Staff are very attentive and management was very professional and caring. Residents are very active and social! [name removed] spent lots of time getting to know us and what our needs are. Highly recommend!

Rudy E

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 11, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Perfectly Content and Loving Life

Smoky Springs is a welcoming and happy community. It's my home away from home. I would give all the stars for happiness & healthy residents. I have enjoyed every day safely, comfortable, inviting community, the activities are fantastic. The resiliency of the staff to go above and beyond is unlike any other. I have enjoyed the dubious honor of being a resident here. The staff does not put things off, they take care of whatever need or issue immediately with grace, understanding and compassion. I live my best life here with a staff and community that support and gratefulness.

Ellis C

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 11, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I love living here Hopelessly Happy

I have lived here for 7 years and in the last year it has been extra special. I enjoy the personal interaction with the residents,activities, and safety and security. The staff is stellar [names removed] truly care about the residents well being! I'm amazed to the extent Barclay House has gone to upgrade our already amazing community. I highly recommend Smoky Springs to anyone who wants their loved one to be safe, secure, and enjoy an active thriving senior life!

Doyle A

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 7, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

[name removed] 5 star review

When I visited I was very happy to meet all the people here. The residents were friendly, the staff [names removed] are great and very understanding and helpful. We are so happy that we moved from another Community and I am extremely satisfied. My apartment is on the end and I’ve grown huge tomatoes and everyone has enjoyed the fruits of my labor of love!

Chris C

Independent Living

Toured community

October 4, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

The happiest community with great food

I can’t say enough upon entering Smoky Springs. It was bright, happy and inviting. [name removed]the Sales Manager, greeted us with a huge smile and a positive outlook on life. She’s a refreshing presence! She introduced us to the General Manager who was very busy, yet took time to greet and welcome us into Smoky Springs. We had an amazing lunch with outstanding people. The residents at Smoky Springs are REALLY happy. It’s so nice to see people loving people. The apartments were clean and neat! The housekeepers were on point. I did not like the outdated cabinets in most of the apartments. [name removed]was happy to help. She showed us a few that had been renovated and we loved the new white cabinets. Those are classic and stylist instead of 1985 looking farm style. Overall even with the cabinets, this place is wonderful. The staff is friendly and I very much believe that they love their residents. A lot of people say it, I believe the staff at Smoky. The food was excellent as well! 10 ??

Pat F

Independent Living

Toured community

October 3, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Fantastic staff & love this place

Great food, amazing staff! We love [name removed]. We’re looking forward to moving in with Smoky Springs! Wonderful housekeeping staff! Awesome food & so much more! Packed with activities and fun all over. There’s so much to do and discover at Smoky Springs! This is a stellar community with happy residents! God Bless Smoky Springs! Love the residents, veterans and employees! We love these folks and this community so much!

Robert

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 24, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Stellar from the first contact

My first contact was with [name removed], and she answered all my questions, She anticipated issues with me moving from From Colorado Springs. She helped me pick the apartment. It was best suited for me and worked with me to pick an apartment that was within my budget. She was fantastic.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 1, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

A Big Disappointment

They need more staff! They should have come through with what they said when they were selling me on this. Need more days to take you to the doctor. The laundry rooms have crummy washers and dryers and we only can use at certain times. Need to empty garbage more. Laundry room smells horrible.

Bob

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 31, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great place for retirement living - parents are happy

My parents cannot stop saying how friendly all the employees are. They absolutely love living at Smokey Springs. They love their Military Veterans. My folks have a 1 bedroom. That has a larger living room with a smaller bedroom. Very comfy unit.

L. Brown

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 2, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review for Holiday Smoky Springs

We picked this community because of the price and my parents could not afford many other communities. It's good for the money. I would recommend to others.

MJ

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 13, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Holiday Smoky Springs

We had a great experience. Everyone was so helpful and worked with us about our situation. I would recommend to others.

Amanda

Independent Living

Toured community

June 14, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

My Tour Experience at Holiday Smoky Springs

Our tour was great. The staff of the community that gave the tour were wonderful. We felt the community was not a good fit for our loved one, so we decided to go with another community.

SP

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 28, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Rare Gem

My mom spent two long weekends at Smoky Springs as a trial. I had also investigated the facility prior to her staying there. The staff and residents are like one big family. The staff all say that it does not feel like a "job" to them. It definitely shows. The GM, [name removed], is a good communicator and follows up on needs or concerns. She's calm and caring, just an overall amazing person. The food is delicious, and the chef is skilled in preparing healthy but tasty meals. I have known of three residents who had to leave due to health reasons, and they all wanted to go back. As a nurse, I feel comfortable having my mother there because I know they really care about her. This facility is a rare gem these days for aging adults.

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