Tiger Lily Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care

    233 Gilreath Rd NE, Cartersville, GA, 30121
    4.6 · 27 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Overall positive but safety concerns

    I toured Tiger Lily Estates in Cartersville and left with mixed, but overall positive, impressions. I found a bright, new, well-kept facility with a warm cottage concept, scenic grounds, restaurant-quality meals, lots of activities (Alzheimer's support group, speakers, outings) and genuinely caring, knowledgeable staff - Irene and many others were attentive, informative, and made my mom feel loved like family. That said, I noticed troubling safety and staffing concerns: some unsafe practices/exposure risks, accessibility issues for wheelchairs, an unengaged activities director at times, and spotty responsiveness from nursing leadership. If you're considering this community, visit in person, meet the staff, and ask specific questions about safety, staffing, and accessibility - it's a beautiful place with great people, but verify it fits your loved one's needs.

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    4.59 · 27 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • new, modern facility
    • spacious rooms and bedrooms with large windows
    • clean, well-kept interior
    • home-like cottage concept and neighborhood layout
    • beautiful common areas and courtyard with scenic views
    • attentive, caring, and informative staff (many reports)
    • engaged and structured activities program
    • on-site salon and piano/entertainment
    • restaurant-quality or delightful meals (reported by multiple reviewers)
    • on-site physician and physical therapy room
    • transportation services for outings
    • day program and strong memory-care offerings
    • Alzheimer’s support group, speakers, and monthly support resources
    • family communication via email and Facebook updates
    • maintenance and grounds care noted positively by several reviewers
    • attention to detail and high-quality materials
    • family-like atmosphere and sense of community
    • owners/staff described as having good intentions and dedication

    Cons

    • reports of inconsistent or poor staffing and unresponsive nursing leadership
    • some residents unengaged and activities described as unengaged
    • safety concerns and alleged unsafe practices risk to residents/employees
    • high cost / expensive / not affordable for some families
    • mixed accounts on accessibility (some say not wheelchair-friendly)
    • cookie-cutter rooms and dorm-like meal reports from some reviewers
    • inconvenient to leave campus for events in bad weather
    • unkempt exterior landscaping and negative first-impression issues
    • management inconsistencies and mixed follow-up experiences
    • some reviewers felt the community was not what they were seeking

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is largely positive but with notable and recurring caveats. Many reviewers praise Tiger Lily Estates as a new, modern assisted living and memory care community with a thoughtful "neighborhood" or cottage concept. The facility is repeatedly described as clean, spacious, and constructed with high-quality materials. Common areas, a lovely courtyard, and scenic views are highlighted frequently, as are roomy bedrooms with large windows that promote sunshine and fresh air. Several reviews emphasize attention to detail in the campus design and a home-like atmosphere that differs from typical senior-care institutions.

    Care quality and staff performance are dominant themes with generally strong praise: many families describe caregivers as attentive, caring, passionate and willing to go above and beyond. Reviewers note responsive communication, good follow-up, and staff members who provide resources, answer questions, and create a family-like environment. The presence of an on-site physician, a physical therapy room, transportation services, and maintenance that keeps grounds looking good are cited as valued features that support resident wellbeing. Multiple comments highlight memory-care strengths — an engaging day program, Alzheimer’s support groups, monthly educational speakers, and programs tailored to dementia and mobility needs.

    Activities and amenities receive many positive mentions: structured activities, an in-house salon, piano entertainment, plentiful outings, and a calendar of events. Several families reported that their loved ones were happy, engaged, and felt part of a community. Dining impressions are mostly favorable with several reviewers calling the food restaurant-quality or delightful; however, there are some dissenting remarks characterizing meals as "dorm-like," indicating variability in dining perceptions among reviewers.

    Despite these strengths, notable concerns recur and temper the overall positive narrative. Several reviewers raise serious staffing and management issues — including reports of poor staffing, an unresponsive head nurse, and an activities director who appeared unengaged. These accounts are significant because they contrast sharply with other reviews that praise staff quality, indicating inconsistency in experience across families or shifts. A few reviewers also allege unsafe practices and risk-taking by management that could expose residents and employees to illnesses or hazards; such claims require further investigation by prospective families.

    Practical and aesthetic criticisms also appear: some reviewers report the exterior landscaping was unkempt or left a negative first impression despite the new construction. Accessibility comments are mixed — while a few reviews explicitly state the facility is accessible to all abilities, others describe it as not wheelchair-friendly or inconvenient to leave for events during poor weather. Cost is another common downside: several reviewers label Tiger Lily Estates as expensive or not affordable, which may limit options for potential residents. Finally, a handful of reviewers felt the community was simply not what they were seeking, citing cookie-cutter rooms or a mismatch with expectations.

    In summary, Tiger Lily Estates earns strong marks for its new, thoughtfully designed campus, home-like cottage model, many amenities (salon, physician, therapy, transportation), and a core of dedicated caregivers and programming that supports memory care and family engagement. At the same time, inconsistent reports about staffing, leadership responsiveness, safety practices, exterior maintenance, accessibility, and cost represent significant patterns that prospective residents and families should investigate further. A site visit, specific follow-up questions about staffing ratios and nursing leadership, and speaking with current residents/families about their recent experiences would help reconcile the mixed reports and determine whether Tiger Lily Estates is a good fit for a particular individual’s needs and priorities.

    Location

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    About Tiger Lily Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care

    Tiger Lily Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care sits on Gilreath Rd NE in Cartersville, Georgia, offering a quiet setting with gardens and tall trees not far from Lake Allatoona, and the place itself has a homelike feel-a historic farmhouse from 1902 that's been kept up nicely. The staff focuses on making people comfortable, especially those with memory troubles like dementia and Alzheimer's, and there's a real focus on keeping confusion down and helping people feel safe, which you can see in the enclosed courtyard and easy-to-navigate buildings. Their care team helps with daily needs like medication, bathing, and mobility, and they're ready for higher levels of care like incontinence and diabetic care when needed, all while maintaining a respectful, friendly air that's earned them awards for best meals, best activities, and most friendly community.

    Residents live in small, studio-style rooms with private bedrooms and bathrooms, and some places look out over gardens, with plenty of natural light and fresh air. They've built the place around the idea that smaller groups help seniors feel at home, so each cottage holds about 23 people with lots of open common areas to gather for meals or talk. Meals come from an in-house chef and cover special diets, and there's a pet-friendly policy for folks who want their cats or dogs with them, which, frankly, seems to make a difference in how homey it feels.

    Activities fill the week, including art classes, shopping trips, music performances from visiting musicians, Bible studies, trivia, card games, gardening, choir, and yoga. There are church services and visits from pastors, and they provide transportation for shopping trips or medical appointments. On top of the usual things like laundry and clean rooms, there's a full-time activity director organizing offsite and onsite events, like field trips, gardening clubs, and visits to the beauty salon. There's Wi-Fi for those who want to keep in touch, and cable or satellite TV, with plenty of sitting rooms, a piano, and television to gather around inside, and an enclosed courtyard outside for safety.

    Everything at Tiger Lily Estates centers on personal care and building a friendly, comforting atmosphere, including the way their team pays attention to each person's habits, interests, and needs so they can support both active seniors and those with memory issues. They offer respite stays, regular outings, guest meals, and plenty of chances for folks to join in with their neighbors, and folks around Cartersville seem to think highly of the staff and the way they treat residents. Overall, Tiger Lily Estates focuses on supported living that's respectful and community-focused, with clean modern spaces and an honest effort at southern hospitality for seniors needing both assisted living and memory care.

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