Sunabella Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Savannah, GA

Sunabella Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Savannah, GA

Overview of Sunabella Senior Living

Sunabella Senior Living is a nurturing home for seniors looking for independent living and assisted living options. Located in Savannah, it offers an enriching experience with spacious accommodations and diverse activities that are aimed to improve the quality of life of each senior that stays in the residence. Its staff endeavors to dive deep into the individuality of each resident to provide everyone the best possible care as unique goals and needs are addressed. This approach towards care provides a secure and comfortable environment for all residents– whether they want independence with minimal assistance or an extra layer of support, personalized care is guaranteed.

From cozy one-bedroom suites to sizable one-bedroom apartments and double suites, Sunabella Senior Living is dedicated to providing warmth and relief to its residents. A testament to this dedication is its rich menu of amenities including daily meals, medication management, housekeeping and laundry services, and transportation services. 

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 49 Rank #386 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 386th out of 527 homes we track in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #417 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 417th out of 549 homes we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
4 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #321 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 321st out of 701 homes we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceNovember 30, 2021
CountyChatham

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunabella Senior Living is administered by Letty Cockrum.

Contact Information

Contact Sunabella Senior Living

Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
1 deficiency 9 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (96% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (92% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 125 This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 96% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.11.27 This facility has 92% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.1 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 92% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 916 This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (9 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Places of interest near Sunabella Senior Living

Address 6.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Savannah's city center to Sunabella Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Savannah

Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Buckingham South
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
Savannah
92
Facility 92
GA AVG 81
Rank #183 / 527
No
61
Facility 61
GA AVG 40
Rank #145 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
GA AVG 12
Rank #58 / 549
A+Regina Terry-Wells20
17
Facility 17
GA AVG 21
Rank #355 / 478
0.9
Facility 0.9
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #284 / 478
The Social at Savannah
AL
IL
MC
RC
Savannah (Wilshire Estates)
73
Facility 73
GA AVG 81
Rank #263 / 527
Yes
38
Facility 38
GA AVG 40
Rank #379 / 701
Suite
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 12
Rank #417 / 549
ADallas Jessi Tompa14
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 21
Rank #254 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 478
Oaks at Habersham
AL
MC
RC
Savannah (Midtown)
72
Facility 72
GA AVG 81
Rank #266 / 527
Yes
56
Facility 56
GA AVG 40
Rank #200 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 12
Rank #152 / 549
-David Dixon9
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #230 / 478
0.7
Facility 0.7
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #241 / 478
Sunabella Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Savannah
49
Facility 49
GA AVG 81
Rank #386 / 527
Yes
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 40
Rank #321 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 12
Rank #417 / 549
-Letty Cockrum9
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 21
Rank #92 / 478
0.1
Facility 0.1
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #92 / 478
Magnolia Manor of Richmond Hill
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Richmond Hill
36
Facility 36
GA AVG 81
Rank #442 / 527
No
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 40
Rank #442 / 701
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 12
Rank #128 / 549
-Roxan Renova Campfield6
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 21
Rank #212 / 478
0.8
Facility 0.8
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #264 / 478

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every GA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Sunabella Senior Living is located in Savannah, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General 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

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General 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

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunabella Senior Living

Is Sunabella Senior Living in a walkable area?

Sunabella Senior Living has a walk score of 43. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Sunabella Senior Living been in business?

Sunabella Senior Living has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sunabella Senior Living?

Yes, Sunabella Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Sunabella Senior Living?

The team at Sunabella Senior Living can be reached at letty.cockrum@sunabellaseniorliving.com.

Who is the administrator of Sunabella Senior Living?

Letty Cockrum is the administrator of Sunabella Senior Living.

How many beds does Sunabella Senior Living have?

Sunabella Senior Living has 49 beds.

Has Sunabella Senior Living had any deficiencies?

Sunabella Senior Living has had 1 reported deficiency according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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