Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Park Springs®?
Learn MoreA: Opened in 2004, Park Springs is metro Atlanta's newest, most exciting campus-style continuing care retirement community. Park Springs offers independent, assisted living, skilled nursing services and Alzheimer's/dementia care for those 62 and better in an active, resort-style setting. Park Springs is located on the east side of Stone Mountain Park off Highway 78 and West Park Place Boulevard on Bermuda Road. The community is surrounded on three sides by the beautiful Stone Mountain Park golf course. Hide
Q: What is a continuing care retirement community?
Learn MoreA: A continuing care retirement community offers members a private, independent home, a variety of amenities and services and equally important, wellness and health care services members can access as they desire and need. These services are available within a residential environment where the emphasis is on maintaining an independent, active lifestyle. As a continuing care retirement community, Park Springs is licensed and regulated by the Commission of Insurance and Department of Community Health in the state of Georgia. Hide
Q: Who owns Park Springs?
Learn MoreA: Park Springs is owned by a Georgia Limited Liability Company whose principal owner is Isakson Barnhart, the developer of the community. Hide
Q: Who manages Park Springs?
Learn MoreA: Life Care Services LLC manages Park Springs. Life Care Services is the nation's most experienced manager of senior housing with over 40 years of service and more than 85 communities nationwide. The combination of local ownership and nationally recognized management is a strong and valuable asset for members. Hide
Q: What types of homes are available?
Learn MoreA: Our 54-acre community includes 25 Golfview homes, 50 Mountainview cottages, 167 Parkview Villas, 64 Overlook Villas, and 92 Golfview Villas. The 398 residences are one and two bedroom homes, offering golf course, lake, park, and mountain views. Others offer views of the lake, park and mountain. Hide
Q: What choices do I have about my residence?
Learn MoreA: Members are encouraged to bring their own furnishings and other belongings to their new Park Springs home. Park Springs offers decorating flexibility and personalized upgrades will be considered. Hide
Q: Are pets allowed?
Learn MoreA: Please ask for the Park Springs pet policy for details. Hide
Q: What amenities and services are available?
Learn MoreA: Park Springs boasts an elegant club house that offers dining, a library, computer center and hobby rooms, as well as a separate fitness center with indoor pool, warm water therapy pool, exercise room and day lockers. The community also has a lake, walking paths, garden space and a greenhouse. Members enjoy on-campus services like banking, convenience shopping and a beauty/barber shop, not to mention everything from interior and exterior maintenance to security, utilities, landscaping, bi-weekly housekeeping, annual deep cleaning, dining and scheduled transportation. Other services, such as additional meals, handyman services, laundry or more frequent housekeeping can be arranged on an “a la carte” basis. Hide
Q:What about health care?
Learn MoreA:Cobblestone at Park Springs' offers assisted living, Alzheimer's/dementia care and skilled nursing homecare. Cobblestone includes well appointed suites/private rooms and is it is complimented by a private dining room for family gatherings, activity rooms, physical/occupational therapy room, outdoor courtyard and garden. The nursing care accommodations meets and/or exceeds the state of Georgia licensure requirements. Members also have the availability of home healthcare services. Park Springs' wellness program focuses on preventative health care initiatives for members. It uses Park Springs' fitness center, indoor swimming pool, warm therapy pool and exam rooms available to on-site and personal medical staff and physicians. Personal trips to doctors' appointments (beyond the scheduled transportation provided) are available at a nominal fee. Hide
Q: How is all this paid for?
Learn MoreA: Members pay a one-time 90% refundable entrance fee that entitles them to the exclusive right to live in the residence and provides access to and complete use of on campus amenities such as the clubhouse and fitness center. The entrance fee also assures members access to the on-site health care center, either on a temporary or permanent basis, and 90 cumulative days in skilled nursing at no additional charge other than additional meals and ancillary charges. The entrance fee does not deliver title to the residence. If the member leaves for any reason, 90% of the entrance fee will be refunded to the member or to his or her estate upon the reassignment of the residence. Please see the Park Springs' Residency Agreement for details. Hide
Q: Is there a monthly fee?
Learn MoreA :Yes, whether a member chooses a villa, cottage or home, a monthly maintenance service fee is charged. It covers all amenities and services listed above, taxes and utilities including electricity, heating and air, water, sewer, trash and pest control. Hide
Q: How do I qualify for residency at Park Springs?
Learn MoreA: In order to be a Park Springs member, you must be 62 years of age or have a spouse at least 62, possess income and resources sufficient to meet financial requirements and be capable of living in an independent residential setting. Hide
Q:How does the reservation process work?
Learn MoreA:Once your residence has been selected, 10% of the entrance fee is required in order to reserve the residence. The balance of the entrance fee is not due until the residence is available for occupancy. Hide
Q: Equal housing opportunity
Learn MoreA: Park Springs welcomes all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability or national origin. Hide
Q: Sounds interesting. How can I reserve a residence today?
Learn MoreA: It's easy. Simply call 877.795.3113 to set an appointment. We have a knowledgeable team ready to answer your questions and to assist in planning for your future at Park Springs! Hide
