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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Overview of Marsh’S Edge

Marsh's Edge is a premier senior living community located in St. Simons Island, Georgia. It offers a variety of living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab. The community is designed to provide a vibrant lifestyle with a focus on wellness and social engagement.

(912) 291-2000 WebRequest@Marshs-Edge.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating

5/5

Georgia average: 2.6/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Georgia average: 2.8/5

Staffing

5/5

Georgia average: 2.3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Georgia average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

10h 32m per day

This home provides 196% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 32

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

50.1%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

78% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

22% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$17.4M

Operating loss

-$172.7K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$17,397,894.00

Operating loss

$-172,652.00

Payroll costs

$4.4M

25.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$13.1M

Total costs $17.6M

32-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

11 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status

LICENSED

Facility Type

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

License Date

August 14, 2014

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115718

County: GLYNN

Awards: 6X National Award Winner

Ownership & operating entity

Marsh’s Edge is administrated by Mr. CHRIS MURRAY.

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age: 55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Premier fine dining

award-winning wellness program

social calendar

24-hour staff

push button security

maintenance-free living

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Active Adult, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehab

Pricing & Financial Information

Cottage Home pricing from the mid$400’s to +$1M

Villa Apartment pricing from the low$300’s to low

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Members enjoy a premier fine dining experience.

Results

2 with issues

7 without issues

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Latest inspection

Date:August 5, 2025

Type:Renewal

4 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Marsh’s Edge

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 31522

Bed Count: 20

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: JACKSON, DAVID

CCN: 115718

Occupancy: 50.1%

Home Revenue: $3,247,352.00

Payroll Costs: $4,418,680.00

Payroll %: 136.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 8.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 10.5349

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 2

Staffing vs State Avg:

+196%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-36%

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

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Inspections

Total health inspections 2

State average 3.4

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 2

Citations per inspection

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 2 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical Health citations 0

100% better than State average

State average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% better than State average

State average: 0.5

0 critical citations State average: 0.7

0 serious citations State average: 0.5

2 moderate citations State average: 15.2

0 minor citations State average: 0.2

Citations history (last 3 years)

Pharmacy moderate citation May 22, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 29, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Senior Living Communities

Resident Census by Payment Source

9 Total Residents

Medicare 4 (44.4%)

Private Pay/Other 5 (55.6%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 0.0

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score 9.7

44% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 9.7%

39% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury 0.0%

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.0%

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 0.0%

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use 0.0%

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

24% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Total fines amount $5K

89% lower than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 1

51% fewer fines than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison

This facility $5K

Georgia average $40K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jan 29, 2023

$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Marsh’s Edge based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 50.1% ↑ 8.2pp vs 2022

Net Income -$172,652 ↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022

Total Payroll $5,344,526 ↑ ~$593K vs 2022

Profit Margin -5.3% ↑ 57.7pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	79.1%	74.7%	58.0%	76.5%	78.1%	81.8%	74.5%	60.0%	53.7%	55.3%	53.9%	41.9%	50.1%
Beds	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20
Net Income	-$2,777,146	-$4,909,454	-$5,080,150	$1,286,761	-$2,903,937	-$2,989,195	-$3,703,703	-$2,233,877	-$2,123,731	-$734,128	-$1,926,688	-$1,261,234	-$172,652
Gross Revenue	$2,161,247	$1,548,060	$1,371,753	$1,803,894	$1,772,737	$1,984,381	$1,780,469	$1,533,835	$1,446,813	$1,537,287	$1,471,786	$2,000,497	$3,247,352
Operating Expenses	$8,736,064	$10,039,478	$11,307,766	$9,608,670	$11,911,216	$12,813,805	$13,698,234	$13,665,288	$14,110,455	$13,705,716	$14,448,273	$15,677,318	$16,543,026
Net Patient Revenue	$2,161,247	$1,548,060	$1,371,753	$1,803,894	$1,772,737	$1,984,381	$1,780,469	$1,533,835	$1,446,813	$1,537,287	$1,471,786	$1,546,726	$2,226,900
Total Payroll	$3,213,051	$3,157,783	$2,849,352	$2,897,506	$3,099,165	$3,679,639	$3,916,299	$3,983,147	$3,937,959	$4,068,331	$4,121,536	$4,751,243	$5,344,526
Profit Margin %	-128.5%	-317.1%	-370.3%	71.3%	-163.8%	-150.6%	-208.0%	-145.6%	-146.8%	-47.8%	-130.9%	-63.1%	-5.3%
Medicare %	44.0%	35.3%	32.1%	27.0%	22.6%	22.0%	14.9%	22.3%	26.9%	25.5%	15.1%	18.6%	18.4%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	56.0%	64.7%	67.9%	73.0%	77.4%	78.0%	85.1%	77.7%	73.1%	74.5%	84.9%	81.4%	81.6%
Revenue/Day	$374	$283	$324	$323	$311	$331	$327	$350	$369	$380	$374	$506	$609
Cost/Day	$1,512	$1,836	$2,669	$1,721	$2,088	$2,140	$2,518	$3,121	$3,602	$3,387	$3,673	$5,125	$4,522
Avg Length of Stay	49.0 days	51.6 days	73.1 days	88.6 days	116.4 days	124.8 days	151.1 days	118.3 days	97.9 days	84.3 days	91.5 days	87.4 days	85.1 days

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.

GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Marsh’s Edge

Marsh’s Edge

Quality ratings

Nursing care per resident

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Inspection History

9 visits/inspections

Results

Latest inspection

4 deficiencies

Inspection Reports

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