The Palms Of Lake Spivey in Jonesboro, GA

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  • Interior

    A spacious and elegantly designed dining room featuring neatly arranged tables and chairs with chandeliers providing ambient lighting.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, nightstands, and a large window letting in natural light.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a ceiling fan, and decorative touches.
  • Building

    A three-story building with a brick and siding exterior, surrounded by trees and featuring a curved driveway.
  • Architecture

    An outdoor swimming pool in front of a large residential apartment complex.
  • Trees

    A modern apartment building with a brick exterior and well-maintained landscaping.
  • Windows

    An inviting dining area with tables, chairs, and a vending machine.
  • Dining

    A cozy living room with a comfortable sofa, decorative coffee table, and elegant wall art, leading to a dining area.
  • Landscaping

    A view of an apartment complex courtyard featuring well-maintained landscaping and pathways.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy library with elegant seating and well-stocked bookshelves.
  • Chandelier

    An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with chandeliers.
  • Seating

    An empty theater-style conference room with arranged seating and a projector screen.
  • Salon

    An interior view of a salon with blue chairs and hairdressing equipment.
  • Billiards

    A recreational room featuring a pool table, surrounded by chairs and decorated with framed photographs on the walls.

The Palms Of Lake Spivey in Jonesboro, GA

The Palms Of Lake Spivey is an independent living community in Jonesboro, GA.

Information last verified:

8080 Summit Business Parkway, Jonesboro, GA 30236

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 92 reviews
5 stars
60
4 stars
12
3 stars
8
2 stars
5
1 stars
7

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Overall Review of The Palms Of Lake Spivey

caveat 15 reviews mention this

Dining quality gets mixed feedback

Dining is the most disputed part of the experience.

Many residents describe the food as inconsistent, with complaints that meals don’t match the menu or aren’t prepared well. Others say the menu has improved with a new chef, and a few residents report enjoying restaurant-style meals with options. Overall, dining seems to be a frequent point of focus in both positive and negative reviews.

common 17 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Activities are regularly highlighted as a strong benefit.

Residents and families frequently mention a steady calendar of scheduled activities, including movie nights, bingo, outings, and live music events. Several reviews credit specific activity leaders for keeping people engaged and choosing activities residents enjoy. While some reviews mention periods when activities were missed or reduced, the overall theme is that there’s usually something going on.

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a recurring theme

Staff friendliness and responsiveness show up throughout reviews.

Across many reviews, residents and families describe staff members as helpful, pleasant, attentive, and professional—often highlighting directors, nurses, and caregivers by name. Multiple comments also describe quick response when questions come up or support is needed, especially during tours and transitions. A smaller set of reviews expresses frustration with cleanliness, staffing levels, or care follow-through, but positive staff interactions are the dominant pattern.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cost feels high for some families

Pricing is a common concern even when residents like the community.

Several families say the community is expensive, sometimes noting it’s beyond their budget or that what they receive doesn’t feel worth the cost. A few reviews still frame value as improved or justified, but others describe food and service issues alongside rising pricing. Even where residents were satisfied with amenities and apartment size, cost remained part of the decision.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby shopping and medical options

Residents benefit from nearby errands and medical access.

Reviews mention ease of getting to appointments and the ability to go out for errands as part of the day-to-day rhythm. The area includes multiple pharmacy and care options within a few miles, which supports that kind of access for residents and families.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 72 resident community capacity 72 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • William B Hartsfield-Atlanta International (10 miles away) William B Hartsfield-Atlanta International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Renal Renal
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)
  • Moye’S Pharmacy (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Arby's (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)
  • Zaxby's (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Peachtree Vascular Specialists, PC (1.8 miles)
  • Village Overlook (2.3 miles)
  • Primary Medical Care PC (2.7 miles)
  • Kelly Rich, MD (3 miles)
  • Clayton Eye Center (3.1 miles)
  • For Eyes (3.6 miles)
  • S E Medical Systems (4.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Southlake 24 (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Eat More Korean (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)

Parks

  • Memorial Park (4.3 miles)
  • Forest Park Recreation & Parks (6.9 miles)
  • McCurry Park (8.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Children's Healthcare (4.4 miles)
  • Southern Regional Health System (5.9 miles)
  • Labor & Delivery (5.9 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Mobility & Storage at Eagles Landing (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • New Macedonia Baptist Church (6.6 miles)

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