Pricing ranges from
    $3,932 – 5,111/month

    Fellowship Brookside Assisted Living Community

    470 Fellowship Home Ln, Valdosta, GA, 31602
    4.4 · 37 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Caring staff but safety concerns

    I'm grateful for the compassionate, family-like staff, the welcoming, beautifully maintained facility and the activities that gave my dad joy. However, I also saw frequent problems - high turnover, inconsistent communication, unresponsive staff, poorly trained caregivers administering meds, and safety mishaps - that left me worried and convinced extra oversight or full-time nursing is needed. Lovely place and caring people, but recommend with caution.

    Pricing

    $3,932+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,718+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $5,111+/moStudioAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.41 · 37 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • Many caring and compassionate staff members
    • Some administrators and directors praised (e.g., Sheryl Jackson)
    • Family-owned facility with a family-like atmosphere
    • Remodeled and well-appointed memory care and dining areas
    • Bright, spacious day rooms and dining room with lots of light
    • Comfortable common furnishings (couches, chairs, recliners) and flat-screen TVs
    • Beautiful, scenic grounds and relaxing front porch
    • Independent living amenities including a small movie theater and chapel
    • Secure Alzheimer’s/memory care unit
    • Medicare-certified home health care and embraced additional services
    • Podiatry/foot care available
    • Strong emphasis on patient rights and respectful treatment in many cases
    • Staff who communicate with families and help with move-in and decisions
    • Many reviewers report very good end-of-life care and supportive attention
    • Activities offered such as bingo, sing-alongs, occasional outings and lunches
    • Clean facilities and remodeled areas reported by multiple reviewers
    • Welcoming, peaceful, and quiet environment noted
    • Some buildings/personnel singled out positively (e.g., Laurel Oaks, Edie Vann)
    • Helpful housekeeping and move-in assistance mentioned

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff quality—some staff not up to par
    • Short-staffing and high staff turnover reported
    • Untrained or poorly trained staff administering medications
    • Unresponsive staff to calls and slow emergency response
    • Safety concerns and mishaps in care, including falls
    • Inconsistent or poor communication from some staff and management
    • Mixed reports about dining quality—some call meals terrible
    • Limited physical activity and relatively few outings for residents
    • Occasional lost or misplaced laundry
    • Claims of misrepresentation or potential false advertising about offerings
    • COVID-19 outbreak linked to the facility and concerns about infection control/vaccination policy
    • Some areas still need remodeling despite renovations in others
    • Large campus and distance to visit for some families
    • Allegations of conflict of interest with staff posting reviews
    • Depressing or isolated location reported by at least one reviewer

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans toward the facility providing compassionate, family-focused care in many cases while also revealing recurring operational and quality control issues. A strong theme is that certain staff members, administrators, and buildings receive high praise: reviewers repeatedly describe caring, attentive, and respectful caregivers who treat residents like family. Several reviewers specifically name administrators or staff (for example, Sheryl Jackson and Edie Vann) and praise management for communication, move-in assistance, and helping families navigate care decisions. The facility is family-owned, offers independent living amenities (such as a small movie theater and chapel), is Medicare-certified for home health services, and has a secure Alzheimer’s/memory care unit and podiatry services—features that appeal to families seeking a continuum of services and specialized memory support.

    Facility and amenity impressions are largely positive in many reviews. Multiple reviewers comment on remodeled memory care, bright and spacious dining rooms and day rooms, lots of natural light, comfortable furniture, flat-screen TVs, and clean, well-appointed common areas. The grounds are frequently described as scenic, peaceful, and relaxing, with welcoming outdoor spaces and a front porch. Several reviews describe a warm, welcoming atmosphere, supportive relationships between staff and residents, and meaningful end-of-life care experiences. Activities such as bingo, sing-alongs, occasional Walmart and lunch outings, and social gatherings are offered and appreciated by some residents and families.

    Despite these positives, a number of significant concerns recur across the review set. Staffing issues are a dominant negative theme: short staffing and high turnover were reported, leading to inconsistent care and instances of untrained or poorly trained staff administering medications. Several reviewers raised safety concerns, citing mishaps in care and at least one report of a resident falling in their room and staff being unresponsive. Communication problems surface repeatedly; while some families report excellent communication from staff and directors, others describe poor, inconsistent information about offerings, unresponsiveness to calls, and conflicting or misleading statements that some interpreted as false advertising. Operational lapses such as misplaced laundry and uneven housekeeping quality were also noted.

    Food and activities receive mixed reviews. Some families praised the meals and the social programming, while others described dining as very poor, with “zombie”-style service and inadequate engagement. Physical activity offerings appear limited for some residents—reviews mention not much physical activity and only occasional outings—so activity levels may depend heavily on staff availability and unit programming. COVID-19 and infection-control concerns were specifically mentioned, including a reported outbreak linked to the facility and questions about vaccination policies; these comments reflect heightened family sensitivity around resident safety during infectious outbreaks.

    There are also reputational and transparency issues flagged by reviewers. A few comments accuse the facility of misrepresentation about services and offerings, and one reviewer raised a potential conflict of interest with a housekeeping manager posting reviews for the employer. The campus size (noted as large, up to 400 acres) and some mention of a depressing or isolated location suggest that accessibility and proximity may be a concern for visiting families depending on where they live.

    In sum, the reviews portray a facility with many strengths—compassionate staff members, well-appointed and remodeled memory-care spaces, secure Alzheimer’s units, and a welcoming family-owned culture—balanced against recurring operational weaknesses: staffing shortages, training gaps, variable communication, safety incidents, and inconsistent service quality (especially dining and response to calls). Prospective families should weigh the positive testimonials about staff compassion and environment against the negative reports on reliability and safety. When considering this facility, investigators should (1) request specifics about staff-to-resident ratios and turnover, (2) ask how medications and clinical tasks are assigned and supervised, (3) tour the exact unit of interest to verify condition and activity offerings, (4) confirm infection-control policies and vaccination practices, and (5) get references from current families in the same unit to understand day-to-day consistency.

    Location

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    About Fellowship Brookside Assisted Living Community

    Fellowship Home At Brookside offers an exceptional blend of Southern charm and modern amenities, nestled in the scenic beauty of South Georgia. Surrounded by open fields, pecan groves, sprawling oaks, and lush, flowering gardens, residents enjoy a picturesque and tranquil environment. The grounds invite you to walk along winding paths, take in the scent of roses, jasmine, and honeysuckle, and experience the colorful blooms of tulips, irises, Queen Anne’s lace, and flowering pomegranates in spring. Whether sitting on the porch enjoying the clean, country air and birdsong or strolling through the English-style gardens, residents are immersed in nature’s beauty while still being just a short drive from the vibrant shopping, dining, and healthcare options in Valdosta.

    Life at Fellowship Home At Brookside is both comfortable and engaging, designed to offer a fun and enriching experience each day. Residents enjoy three delicious, nutritious meals daily in a family-style dining setting, with specialized diets available as needed. The onsite beauty and barber shop is open four days a week, ensuring personal care is always accessible. The library offers titles from every genre, with large-print books and a cozy atmosphere—an ideal spot for relaxation and reading. Complementary Wi-Fi is available throughout the community, supporting connection and leisure. The state-of-the-art theater room provides entertainment with big-screen movie nights, virtual bowling tournaments, and opportunities to watch major sporting events together, creating memorable social experiences.

    Housekeeping is handled efficiently, with daily services that include fresh towels and general tidying, as well as scheduled services for laundry, fresh linens, and deep cleaning to maintain a comfortable, welcoming environment. Transportation is offered for weekly outings, such as shopping trips, restaurant visits, and banking, with customized transportation available when needed. Residents enjoy the benefits of a dedicated Worship Center, where weekly chapel services enrich spiritual life. The fitness and wellness program is tailored by activities coordinators to support both mental and physical well-being, offering a variety of exercises and wellness initiatives.

    Fellowship Home At Brookside features distinct communities to meet varying needs. The Willow Wood community is ideal for those seeking an independent yet secure lifestyle, offering a choice of private residences, each equipped with a kitchenette, independent thermostat, spacious closet, private bathroom, and access to unique amenities. For individuals requiring enhanced care, the Laurel Oaks community emphasizes safety, comfort, and supportive features to promote health and well-being, offering both private and semi-private accommodations. The Elms Memory Care community is designed specifically for residents in all stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, with secured entry and exit points, ample indoor and outdoor spaces for walking and activities, a trained memory care staff, and tailored daily activities. Both private and semi-private residences are available in this community.

    A team of dedicated professionals provides expert care at all times. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified medication aides, certified nursing assistants, and personal care aides are all specially trained to assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, eating, and transportation. Direct care staff are available 24 hours a day, ensuring residents receive prompt support whenever it’s needed. Apartments in Willow Wood and Laurel Oaks are fitted with an electronic nurse call system, allowing residents to request assistance at the push of a button for added peace of mind.

    Medication management is overseen by qualified nursing professionals, ensuring accuracy and safety. Physical therapy and home health services are coordinated with external providers for residents who require skilled care beyond what the in-house team offers. Assistance with scheduling and transportation for medical appointments helps maintain continuity of care. From supportive services and expert care to a vibrant and nurturing setting, Fellowship Home At Brookside stands as a premier choice for seniors seeking comfort, security, and a rewarding lifestyle amid the beauty of South Georgia.

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