Highlands Senior Living South
Assisted Living, Home Care & Memory Care · Cartersville, GA

Highlands Senior Living South

Assisted Living, Home Care & Memory Care · Cartersville, GA

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 43 Rank #337 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 337th out of 426 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #266 / 426Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 266th out of 426 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
6 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #449 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 449th out of 466 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceNovember 26, 2019
CountyBartow

Ownership & Operating Entity

Highlands Senior Living South is administered by Ms. Karen Tate.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Live Entertainment
Outings
ActivitiesA variety of options like games, music, crafts, exercise, devotional services, social hours, outings, and celebrations
Operating Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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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.

Places of interest near Highlands Senior Living South

Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cartersville's city center to Highlands Senior Living South's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
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 Eyzaguirre16
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
ASaida Holyfield13
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
ADeborah Dowell8
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 Pflug11
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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