
Highlands Senior Living South
Assisted Living, Home Care & Memory Care · Cartersville, GA
Highlands Senior Living South
Assisted Living, Home Care & Memory Care · Cartersville, GA
Highlands Senior Living South is a 43-bed personal care home located at 241 Nelson Street in Cartersville, Georgia. Situated in Bartow County roughly 4.5 miles from the city center, the property coordinates long-term senior housing, specialized dementia support, and short-term respite stays. The facility uses a 24-hour staffing structure to maintain behavioral monitoring and protective oversight for individuals with progressive cognitive decline.
State administrative profiles managed by the Georgia Department of Community Health contain historical review entries from March 2019 and April 2020. Local database registries indicate a baseline citations-per-inspection rate of zero for these specific tracking dates. No active administrative fines, corporate penalties, or operating license restrictions are recorded on file against the business, indicating that past field visits verified standard regulatory compliance.
On-site operations are organized to provide daily personal care, routine health monitoring, and prepared meal service. Property features incorporate private bathrooms, shared social lounges, and a recreational calendar that includes local field trips, group entertainment, and structured cognitive exercises. Staff handle routine medication passes and assist with activities of daily living while adapting prompts to match individual physical capacities.
Prospective residents or their representatives interested in a mid-sized memory care setup can reach out to the administrative team directly to check on recent unlisted state surveys. This 43-bed layout is highly appropriate for older adults who require routine physical prompts and whose sponsors want a less populated group environment.
43-bed community Rank #558 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 558th out of 672 homes in Georgia. 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.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.
6 years in operation Rank #442 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 442nd out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 3 / 100 Rank #812 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 812th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
StatusLicensed
IssuanceNovember 26, 2019
CountyBartow
Highlands Senior Living South is administered by Ms. Karen Tate.
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Entertainment
Field Trips
Chef-Prepared Meals
Private Baths
Community Areas
Health Monitoring Systems
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
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
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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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.
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 6 photos of Highlands Senior Living South in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Highlands Senior Living South?
Highlands Senior Living South is located at 241 Nelson Street, Cartersville, GA 30120.
What is the phone number of Highlands Senior Living South?
(770) 386-8147 will put you in contact with the team at Highlands Senior Living South.
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