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Star Manor in Cartersville, GA

Star Manor is an assisted living community in Cartersville, GA.

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241 Nelson Street, Cartersville, GA 30120

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4.3 from 42 reviews
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Overall Review of Star Manor

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff support is a clear theme

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, attentive, and responsive.

Many reviews highlight staff kindness and attentiveness, including professional care, quick responses, and a generally friendly day-to-day experience. Several reviewers also mention specific staff members being helpful during questions, tours, or ongoing support. A smaller set of reviews raise concerns about unprofessional behavior, rude interactions, and poor communication when issues came up, including a lack of follow-through from administration.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities and outings keep residents engaged

Families repeatedly point to active schedules and outings for residents.

Multiple reviews describe a steady calendar of activities, with opportunities for residents to participate daily and join community events. Several residents (including those in memory care) are mentioned as being included in outings and group outings, and some families describe field trips and variety. One theme that connects these mentions is that families feel their loved ones are encouraged to stay socially involved, rather than spending days without plans.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food quality stands out in reviews

Food and meal service come up often, from kitchen quality to daily dining.

Reviews frequently mention meal quality and positive dining experiences, including compliments about kitchen staff and enjoying the food. A few reviewers also describe the dining schedule as part of the peace-of-mind they feel with care. One review focuses specifically on food presentation and quality efforts, reinforcing that dining is a visible part of life here.

common 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep are noted

Reviews commonly mention a clean, well-kept environment.

Several reviewers describe the facility as clean and well maintained, and one also mentions recent renovations and upgrades. Some reviews connect cleanliness to the overall comfort of the space, including positive impressions of rooms and the general environment. However, there are also negative mentions of rooms not being cleaned and a room being set up with items that did not belong to the resident, which is a more serious breakdown in upkeep and process.

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Care level and 24/7 reassurance

Residents benefit from care assistance that families describe as ongoing and structured.

A number of reviews emphasize strong care support, including peace of mind from 24/7 care and a sense that staff handle daily needs. Families describe hands-on help and professional care experiences, and one review connects quality of care to medication-related support and general daily assistance. While most mentions are positive, there are also reviews that describe care situations that did not go as expected, including concerns about outcomes after moves and communication gaps with administration.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Some billing and follow-through concerns

A few reviews describe problems with refunds, communication, or issue resolution.

While some reviewers mention affordability or good value, other reviews describe disputes about fees after a short stay and a refusal to refund. There are also accounts of unresolved concerns, such as a device that was not fixed for weeks or an administrative follow-up that did not happen as promised. These negative experiences point to potential risks around billing transparency and getting timely resolution when something goes wrong.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 43 resident community capacity 43 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Chicken Salad Chick (0.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.2 miles)
  • Krystal (0.2 miles)
  • Burger King (0.2 miles)
  • Capri Restaurant (0.2 miles)
  • Bruster's Ice Cream (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Ingles Market (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Ingles Market (1.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Holt's Pharmacy (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Noble & Main Coffee Co. (0.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Wholly Grounds (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Marble House Coffee (9.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Leeth Scott C MD (0.9 miles)
  • Harbin Clinic Pediatrics (0.9 miles)
  • Harbin Clinic Imaging Cartersville (0.9 miles)
  • Bartow County Health Department (1.4 miles)
  • Pediatric Medicine of Cartersville (1.5 miles)
  • Eyeworks (1.5 miles)
  • Respiratory Consultants of Georgia (1.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC Cartersville 12 (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cartersville Medical Center - Occupational Medicine (2 miles)
  • Cartersville Medical Center (2 miles)
  • Cartersville Medical Center (2 miles)

Parks

  • Pine Mountain Recreation Area (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church of Emerson (5.2 miles)
  • Faith Family (7.7 miles)
  • St Clare of Assisi Catholic Church (8.5 miles)
  • First Baptist Church of Acworth (9.5 miles)

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