Smoky Springs,
a Holiday Retirement
Community

Smoky Springs residents enjoy a variety of health and fitness activities, from weekly group exercise classes to anytime access to on-site fitness equipment.

There is a physical therapy available on-site, and some of the exercise activities offered are, Strong legs, TheraBands, and Sit/Stand/Balance. There's also a walking group, exercising and enjoying time with friends at the same time is always a win.

Enjoy restaurant-style dining served with courtesy and caring by our staff who know you. Chef-prepared meals are served every day in Smoky Springs' dining room. Sit with friends or invite your family for a special occasion in our private dining room. Each meal is designed to meet the unique nutritional needs of community members.

Chef Steve makes it a point to get to know all the residents and their dietary needs. His famous fried chicken is always a hit, and almost everybody shows up for the sensational Sunday brunch. And his secret ingredient is....LOVE.

There’s so much to explore in the Gainesville area and Smoky Springs makes sure that residents experience as much as possible. Regular outings to favorite restaurants, local events, and more introduce residents to all their neighborhood has to offer and connect them to the surrounding community.

There's a group of foodies that love to go out and eat at great restaurants for lunch or dinner. Some of the popular bus outings include going to plays, museums, and the North Georgia mountains.

Smoky Springs' comprehensive calendar is packed with both recurring activities and special events. The variety of available activities is meant to enrich the whole person by stimulating physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, creative, social or vocational wellness.

For those residents with a green thumb, there are two raised beds for vegetable gardening.

Furry friends are welcomed as residents at Smoky Springs. We understand how important the companionship and bond that seniors share with their pets. We’re delighted to have cats, dogs, birds, and even bunnies as part of our community.

It's always a great day when the therapy animals come to the community for fun and cuddles. And for resident dogs, there's a dog park that was build by a local Boy Scout troop. One staff member's family raises goats, little pigs, and special chickens, everyone loves when they come by with all the farm animals!

Smoky Springs is equipped with WiFi access to help you stay connected throughout common areas. You can use a community desktop computer to stay up to date or connect your personal devices to the WiFi.

There's a "Tech Tuesday" program where residents can ask questions about their tech devices and learn how better to use them. Visually impaired technology is also abundant.

The exclusive Travel & Stay program offers residents exciting opportunities to travel around the country, with free stays of up to seven days at any of Holiday Retirement’s more than 260 communities. Three chef-prepared meals are included with each trip. Visit all 43 states or just choose a favorite new location or two.

Smoky Springs also operates a program that lets residents get a taste of faraway countries. Once a month, residents can enjoy a themed happy hour with music, food, and presentations related to a new country. They also get a stamp in their community passport.

Many residents find a sense of fulfillment in donating their time and skills to a cause close to their hearts. One group knits hats for premature babies at the local hospital. The community as a whole supports Toys for Tots with year round fundraising projects.

We have empowered residents to become resident ambassadors. These individuals have often lived in the community for quite some time and enjoy helping new residents get acclimated to senior living. They encourage new residents to take their time settling in and them feel comfortable in their new home.