Buckingham South
Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Savannah, GA
Buckingham South
Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Savannah, GA
Overview of Buckingham South
Conveniently located in beautiful and historic Savannah, GA, Buckingham South is an idyllic retreat that offers comprehensive care, including assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-notch care and assistance with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. As a locally owned and operated community, residents can rest assured of receiving personalized care while staying on budget with its affordable rates.
Enrich retirement with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, conducted for residents to remain active and socially connected. Healthy and delicious meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With the community’s range of care options and high-quality amenities, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience.
92-bed community Rank #266 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 266th out of 664 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
27 years in operation Rank #106 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 671 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #188 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th out of 870 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceNovember 7, 2014
CountyChatham
Inspection Rating100% State Inspection
Buckingham South is administered by Regina Terry-Wells.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Rita Slatus, Exec. Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsSenior Assisted Living, Senior Nursing Care, Skilled Hospice Care, Senior Respite Care, Senior Sitter Services, Rehab Care Services, 24-Hour Care Services
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 2017 · 9 years of data
17 deficiencies
20 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (19% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% below)
• Total deficiencies (19% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 17 | 21 | This facility has 19% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (17 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 19% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.9 | 1.2 | This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.9 vs. GA avg 1.2).↓ 25% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 20 | 17 | This facility has had 18% more total inspections than the Georgia average (20 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 18% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 21, 2025, cited 3 deficiencies related to cleanliness and maintenance issues, including stained carpet, broken furniture, missing ceiling tiles, and rusty air conditioning vents.
- A February 28, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated 7 deficiencies involving staff misconduct, improper infection control, failure to follow care orders, and disrespectful treatment of a resident.
- An October 24, 2024 complaint investigation found 1 deficiency for a resident room lacking a required secondary exit for emergency escape.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Safety Systems
Security Systems
Places of interest near Buckingham South
4.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Savannah's city center to Buckingham South's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Buckingham South | AL HC HOS MC NH PC RC | Savannah (Groveland/Kensington Park) | 92
Facility
92
GA AVG
87
Rank
#266 / 664 | No |
61
Facility
61
GA AVG
39
Rank
#188 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
GA AVG
14
Rank
#106 / 671 | A+ | Regina Terry-Wells | 20 | 17
Facility
17
GA AVG
21
Rank
#355 / 483 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#285 / 483 |
| The Oaks at Savannah | AL MC | Savannah (Skidaway Road) | 89
Facility
89
GA AVG
87
Rank
#293 / 664 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
GA AVG
39
Rank
#224 / 870 | - | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#287 / 671 | - | Delano Goff | 19 | - | - |
| The Social at Savannah | AL IL MC RC | Savannah (Wilshire Estates) | 73
Facility
73
GA AVG
87
Rank
#367 / 664 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
GA AVG
39
Rank
#464 / 870 | Suite | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#529 / 671 | A | Dallas Jessi Tompa | 15 | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
21
Rank
#253 / 483 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#188 / 483 |
| Oaks at Habersham | AL MC RC | Savannah (Midtown) | 72
Facility
72
GA AVG
87
Rank
#371 / 664 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
GA AVG
39
Rank
#252 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11
Facility
11
GA AVG
14
Rank
#215 / 671 | - | David Dixon | 9 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#229 / 483 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#243 / 483 |
| Sunabella Senior Living | AL IL MC | Savannah (Leeds Gate/Colonial Village) | 49
Facility
49
GA AVG
87
Rank
#511 / 664 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
GA AVG
39
Rank
#395 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
14
Rank
#529 / 671 | - | Letty Cockrum | 9 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 483 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#92 / 483 |
Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buckingham South
What neighborhood is Buckingham South in?
Buckingham South is in the Groveland/Kensington Park neighborhood of Savannah.
Is Buckingham South in a walkable area?
Buckingham South has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Buckingham South been in business?
Buckingham South has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Buckingham South?
No, Buckingham South has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Buckingham South?
Regina Terry-Wells is the administrator of Buckingham South.
How many beds does Buckingham South have?
Buckingham South has 92 beds.
Are there photos of Buckingham South?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Buckingham South in the photo gallery on this page.
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