Panthersville Group Home is an assisted living community in Ellenwood, GA.
Information last verified:
4050 Panthersville Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
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Overall Review of Panthersville Group Home
common6 reviews mention this
Maintenance help feels inconsistent
Residents report both quick maintenance turnarounds and long delays.
Some residents describe fast follow-through after submitting a request, including being contacted soon and getting repairs done quickly. Others say nothing gets fixed, jobs are only partially completed, or they went without working heat for weeks after many requests. A more positive review also credits the current property manager for helping get maintenance addressed and for following up on outstanding issues.
caveat9 reviews mention this
Living conditions draw sharp complaints
Several residents say the property is not kept in livable condition.
Many reviews focus on disrepair and cleanliness problems, including mentions of boarded-up buildings, trash, leaks, and general neglect. Multiple residents also call out pests like roaches and spiders, and others describe infestations as a nightly problem. Even among the more balanced reviews, concerns about ongoing issues and the need to improve conditions show up alongside descriptions of recent efforts to make changes.
common7 reviews mention this
Management communication is hit or miss
Residents describe frequent communication problems with the leasing office.
Some residents say the office and property management team were helpful, courteous, and responsive when they needed assistance. Other reviews describe rude or dismissive behavior, unanswered calls, and delays or confusion around move-in details. Several residents also accuse management of misleading practices during the leasing process, which adds to their frustration with how they were treated.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Costs and fees feel misleading
Multiple residents say application and move-in costs were handled unfairly.
Several reviews complain about deposits and pricing being different from what was described, including requests for full rent instead of prorated move-in terms. Others say they were taken through an application process that felt excessive or suspicious, and some claim they paid fees without receiving what they expected. There are also mentions of being denied despite meeting stated criteria, with residents calling out application or admin fees as part of the problem.
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Features
Housing
5 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
William B Hartsfield-Atlanta International (9 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
Walgreens (4.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
Walgreens (5.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (6.6 miles)
Restaurants
Club Bolts (3.9 miles)
McDonald's (4 miles)
McDonald's (4.9 miles)
McDonald's (5 miles)
Reel Steel Sports Bar & Grill (5 miles)
Zanza (5 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (5.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Kelley Chapel United Methodist Church (4.1 miles)
Mountainside Seventh Day Adventist Church (4.3 miles)
Avondale Church Of Christ (7.2 miles)
Inman Park United Methodist Church (7.7 miles)
East Point Church (7.9 miles)
First Baptist Church of Decatur (8 miles)
Berean Christian Church (8.1 miles)
Parks
Glen Emerald Park (4.6 miles)
Forest Park Recreation & Parks (5.7 miles)
East Lake Park (5.8 miles)
McKoy Park (6.5 miles)
Bessie Branham Park (6.7 miles)
Grant Park Neighborhood Association (7.3 miles)
Toy Park (7.9 miles)
Theaters
Starlight Six Drive-In (4.7 miles)
AMC Madison Yards 8 (7.1 miles)
AMC Southlake 24 (7.5 miles)
Physicians
Hicks David W DDS (5.8 miles)
Oakhurst Pediatrics (6.7 miles)
South Dekalb Family Physicians (6.8 miles)
Clayton Eye Center (7.1 miles)
Kelly Rich, MD (7.1 miles)
For Eyes (7.5 miles)
Georgia Family Care (7.5 miles)
Cafes
El Tesoro (6.9 miles)
Eat More Korean (7.2 miles)
Muchacho (7.2 miles)
Dancing Goats Coffee Bar (7.8 miles)
Transportation
MARTA Inman Park - Reynoldstown Station (7.7 miles)
Marta - Westbound (7.7 miles)
MARTA - King Memorial Station (8 miles)
International Arrivals Hall (8.1 miles)
TSA PreCheck (8.1 miles)
Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal (8.1 miles)
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