Brookside Cartersville
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Cartersville, GA
Brookside Cartersville
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Cartersville, GA
Overview of Brookside Cartersville
Brookside Cartersville is a 32-bed assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation community located at 60 Massell Drive SE in Cartersville, Georgia. Situated approximately 3.5 miles from the downtown area, the facility provides 24-hour staffing, housekeeping, and on-site salon services for Bartow County seniors. The property is located near local medical offices and offers flexible respite care options.
An analysis of Georgia Department of Community Health records reveals a three-year average of 1.7 deficiencies annually, a rate 65% better than the state benchmark. The facility currently holds a citations-per-inspection rate of zero following its most recent comprehensive survey in March 2025. This latest report indicates a trend of improvement after a period between 2023 and 2024 when the community faced several operational challenges.
Clinical and administrative documentation was a focal point of earlier state reviews, which identified a 2023 failure to report a resident injury to the Department and a 2024 lapse in notifying hospice providers of a resident’s hospitalization. Additionally, a 2023 investigation substantiated staffing concerns where personnel levels were found insufficient for the resident census, leading to delegated medication room access to unauthorized providers. Other historical findings included uncompleted fire drills and maintenance issues regarding water damage in a small number of resident rooms.
Supportive services are coordinated for a maximum of 32 residents, allowing for a smaller-scale care environment. Management has demonstrated accountability by resolving the previously noted physical plant and staffing concerns, as evidenced by a series of clean complaint investigations conducted throughout 2023 and 2025. No fines or enforcement actions are listed in the public regulatory history, and the facility’s overall performance trajectory remains favorable compared to regional norms.
Older adults who prefer a smaller, more intimate residential setting with a recent record of perfect regulatory compliance may find this community a strong candidate for care. The environment is best suited for individuals whose families are seeking a facility that has shown a clear ability to correct past administrative lapses and maintain a clean inspection record. Before admission, interested parties should tour the recently renovated rooms and confirm with the administrator that current staffing and reporting protocols remain in strict alignment with state safety standards.
32-bed community Rank #582 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 582nd out of 664 homes in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
4 years in operation Rank #529 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 529th out of 671 homes in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #826 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 826th out of 870 homes in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceApril 5, 2022
CountyBartow
Brookside Cartersville is administered by Mary Lisa Greeson.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Email
nich@cedarlp.com
Pets not allowed
On-Site Salon
Flexible Respite Care
Housekeeping
Laundry Services
24/7 Staffing
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
5 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 21 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (5 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 76% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on March 20, 2025, completed complaint investigation #GA50001347 with no deficiencies found.
- Multiple substantiated complaints from July 2023 to March 2024 documented failures in staffing, medication access, injury reporting, hospice notification, and mold remediation.
- A May 21, 2024 inspection found one deficiency for incomplete fire drills, with documented drills only on two dates in the prior five months.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookside Cartersville
Is Brookside Cartersville in a walkable area?
Brookside Cartersville has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Brookside Cartersville been in business?
Brookside Cartersville has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Brookside Cartersville?
No, Brookside Cartersville has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Brookside Cartersville?
The team at Brookside Cartersville can be reached at Nich@cedarlp.com.
Who is the administrator of Brookside Cartersville?
Mary Lisa Greeson is the administrator of Brookside Cartersville.
How many beds does Brookside Cartersville have?
Brookside Cartersville has 32 beds.
Are there photos of Brookside Cartersville?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Brookside Cartersville in the photo gallery on this page.
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