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 #580 / 661Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 580th out of 661 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #532 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 532nd out of 671 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #824 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 824th out of 838 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
Salon
Housekeeping
Laundry
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
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
5 deficiencies
10 inspections
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.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (80% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (61% below)
• Total deficiencies (80% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (61% 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 | 25 | This facility has 80% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (5 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 80% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.5 | 1.27 | This facility has 61% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.5 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 61% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 10 | 16 | This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (10 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer |
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3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cartersville's city center to Brookside Cartersville's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Belmont Village Senior Living Johns Creek | AL IL MC RC | Suwanee | 110
Facility
110
GA AVG
87
Rank
#151 / 661 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
GA AVG
41
Rank
#357 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
14
Rank
#165 / 671 | A | Saida Holyfield | 13 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#185 / 480 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#129 / 480 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Buckhead | AL MC | Atlanta | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
87
Rank
#190 / 661 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
GA AVG
41
Rank
#346 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
14
Rank
#165 / 671 | A | Clint Strickland | 12 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 480 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#92 / 480 |
| Historic Roswell Place | AL MC | Roswell | 96
Facility
96
GA AVG
87
Rank
#246 / 661 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
GA AVG
41
Rank
#41 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed | 8
Facility
8
GA AVG
14
Rank
#356 / 671 | A | Saron Coney | 17 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
21
Rank
#155 / 480 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#110 / 480 |
| Brookside Cartersville | AL RC | Se Cartersville | 32
Facility
32
GA AVG
87
Rank
#580 / 661 | No |
2
Facility
2
GA AVG
41
Rank
#824 / 838 | - | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#532 / 671 | - | Mary Lisa Greeson | 10 | 5
Facility
5
GA AVG
21
Rank
#213 / 480 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#187 / 480 |
| Brookdale Chambrel Roswell | AL IL MC | Roswell | 30
Facility
30
GA AVG
87
Rank
#590 / 661 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
GA AVG
41
Rank
#260 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
GA AVG
14
Rank
#54 / 671 | A+ | Jaime Henry | 2 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 480 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 480 |
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.
Has Brookside Cartersville had any deficiencies?
Brookside Cartersville has had 5 reported deficiencies since 2023 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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