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Highlands Senior Living South
Highlands Senior Living South offers assisted living, home care, and memory care in Cartersville, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Home care is another available care type. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs support with daily routines or supervision related to dementia.
The community has 43 beds, with studios, private rooms, and semi private rooms available. Residents can choose a single living space or a shared arrangement. Respite care allows someone to stay for a short time when their usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation supports temporary care during recovery.
Daily life includes scheduled opportunities for games, music, crafts, exercise, devotional services, social hours, outings, celebrations, and entertainment. Meals prepared by a chef and snacks are served daily, with special diets accommodated. Private baths, community areas, and health monitoring systems are also available. Ms. Karen Tate serves as the administrator.
Community insights.
About this community
Highlands Senior Living South is administered by Ms. Karen Tate.
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.
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4.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cartersville's city center to Highlands Senior Living South'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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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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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| Merrill Gardens at Woodstock | AL IL MC | Woodstock | 160
Facility
160
GA AVG
75
Rank
#16 / 426 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
GA AVG
38
Rank
#198 / 466 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
11
Rank
#226 / 426 | - | William Eyzaguirre | 16 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 378 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 378 |
| Belmont Village Senior Living Johns Creek | AL IL MC RC | Suwanee | 110
Facility
110
GA AVG
75
Rank
#62 / 426 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
GA AVG
38
Rank
#177 / 466 | Studio / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
11
Rank
#79 / 426 | A | Saida Holyfield | 13 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#156 / 378 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#110 / 378 |
| Oaks at Tucker | AL | Tucker | 66
Facility
66
GA AVG
75
Rank
#235 / 426 | No |
63
Facility
63
GA AVG
38
Rank
#75 / 466 | - | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
11
Rank
#151 / 426 | A | Deborah Dowell | 8 | 0
Facility
0
GA AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 378 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#1 / 378 |
| The Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe | AL IL MC RC | Fort Oglethorpe | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
75
Rank
#259 / 426 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
GA AVG
38
Rank
#177 / 466 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 26
Facility
26
GA AVG
11
Rank
#39 / 426 | A+ | Gregory Pflug | 11 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#76 / 378 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.3
Rank
#76 / 378 |
| Highlands Senior Living South | AL HC MC | Cartersville | 43
Facility
43
GA AVG
75
Rank
#337 / 426 | No |
3
Facility
3
GA AVG
38
Rank
#449 / 466 | - | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
11
Rank
#266 / 426 | - | Ms. Karen Tate | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other GA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Senior Living South
Is Highlands Senior Living South in a walkable area?
Highlands Senior Living South has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Highlands Senior Living South been in business?
Highlands Senior Living South has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Highlands Senior Living South?
No, Highlands Senior Living South has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Highlands Senior Living South?
The team at Highlands Senior Living South can be reached at whitney@highlandscarterville.com.
Who is the administrator of Highlands Senior Living South?
Ms. Karen Tate is the administrator of Highlands Senior Living South.
How many beds does Highlands Senior Living South have?
Highlands Senior Living South has 43 beds.
Are there photos of Highlands Senior Living South?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Highlands Senior Living South in the photo gallery on this page.
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