We are delighted to announce an upcoming project at the 27.19-acre site, 475 Underwood Farm Road, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 located in White County and the City of Cleveland located off of Donald E Thurmond Parkway and across from the new Walmart.

This proposed project aims to serve the community and bring essential services with a thoughtfully designed development consisting of three separate buildings which include (1) 60-bedroom assisted living; (2) six-rooms of medical offices, and (3) a 24-room hotel. These uses will have parking and a connected road with the main access off of Donald E Thurmond Parkway and with a secondary road access connecting with Underwood Farm Road.

A significant need for these services was identified, and this development will enhance quality of life to reflect this.

The three buildings are explained in further detail below.

Client: Grace of Georgia Developments LLC – Group of professionals dedicated to working with growing communities to identify promising sites and deliver thoughtfully planned developments that complement and enhance the character of communities.

Project manager / planner: DLBP LLC – advises clients with site planning and land use decisions, guiding them through the application process to secure necessary approvals.

Owner / seller: Ray Black – pharmacist and long-time White County and City of Cleveland community member.

Land planner / architect: SFCS – prepares quality, thoughtfully designed projects in senior living, education, and civic/public architecture. Their services include engineering, and interior design, with a specialization in assisted living site planning and design.

Entrance design engineer: Hussey Gay Bell – designs thoughtfully engineered entrance designs, ensuring safety, visibility, and fluid traffic flow into the development.

Traffic impact study: KCI – conducts comprehensive traffic impact studies to ensure that existing roadways and infrastructure can accommodate the proposed development.

Estimated project size: three buildings consisting of (1) 60-bedroom assisted living; (2) six-rooms of medical offices, and (3) a 24-bedroom hotel.

Project objective: to secure annexation and zoning from unincorporated White County to the City of Cleveland under the zoning category PM-U: Multiple-Use district with assisted living, medical offices, and a hotel.

* More details will be added as we continue through the site plan design and application process. Please check back and / or sign-up below for updates on the application.

It is our view that community input is essential to preparing a well-planned development that integrates seamlessly with the surrounding area and addresses the needs and values of local residents. Therefore, we kindly request that you contact us with any questions or comments and we welcome in-person or MicrosoftTeams meetings to discuss matters further.

Please contact us at devynnglanz@dlbp.us or 302-573-0268 for further discussion and to schedule meetings.

Medical Offices – six rooms

Medical offices are facilities where healthcare professionals provide outpatient services, which are typically designed for doctors, specialists, and other medical practitioners to conduct consultations, perform routine check-ups, diagnose and treat non-emergency medical issues, and offer preventive care (ie: vaccinations and / or screenings). This will potentially include examination rooms, waiting areas, and administrative offices.

The City of Cleveland currently faces limited access to essential medical services, which is increasingly critical given its growing population. This need presents a substantial opportunity to improve local access to high-quality medical facilities, benefiting the community and meeting an essential need in the immediate area.

Hotel – 24 rooms

The proposed hotel will offer clean, safe, and comfortable rooms for Cleveland’s visitors. This hotel aims to meet the essential needs of these travelers with various amenities, such as: Wi-Fi, mountain views, an in-room television, and breakfast options.

The increasing population and visitors drawn to Cleveland’s wineries, wedding venues, and scenic waterfalls, lakes, and hiking trails create a pressing need for hospitality services. Expanding these services with the provision of one new hotel will enhance visitor experiences and support the local economy.

Assisted Living – 60 bedrooms

Assisted living provides housing and personal care support for seniors who need assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while maintaining their independence in a home-like environment. The residents will have their own bedrooms or apartments and can get assistance with daily activities, while promoting social engagement with other like-minded residents.

Assisted living offers 24/7 care, while promoting a balance of independence and support.

Assisted living addresses the growing Cleveland and White County senior population with the 55 and older population consisting of 35.56% and 37.79% of the City of Cleveland and White County, respectively.

Assisted living offers a supportive environment, enabling residents to age comfortably in Cleveland and White County with amenities, such as landscaped walking trails, a tranquil garden and plaza, a reading room, boutique, fitness and rehabilitation, and dining areas.