Thrive on Skidaway
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Savannah, GA
Thrive on Skidaway
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Savannah, GA
Situated on Skidaway Island, Thrive is a senior living community just a short distance from downtown Savannah. It offers customized care for several levels of support– independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The staff in this community focuses on giving residents the best quality of life possible which is achieved through programs geared towards building lasting relationships, fostering a sense of belongingness, and leading a purposeful life. With the belief that great care is a by-product of a meaningful relationship, the heart of Thrive Senior Living’s service stems directly from building the community.
The curated array of activities to choose from removes boredom from their residents’ vocabulary. A fire pit, a movie theater, a barre studio, and a trip to Georgia’s finest attractions are just a few of the things your loved one can enjoy at Thrive at Skidaway.
47-bed community Rank #529 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 529th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
6 years in operation Rank #446 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 446th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #479 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 479th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceJune 3, 2025
CountyChatham
Thrive on Skidaway is administered by Kay Lynn Evans.
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 2020 · 6 years of data
9 deficiencies
9 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 2020 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (57% below)
• Total deficiencies (57% 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.
| 9 | 21 | This facility has 57% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (9 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 57% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 9 | 17 | This facility has had 47% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (9 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 47% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 346 / 405 / 485 / 878 - 1,558 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Thrive on Skidaway
Places of interest near Thrive on Skidaway
5 Lake St, Savannah, GA 31411
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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 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 |
| Thrive on Skidaway | AL IL MC | Savannah | 47
Facility
47
GA AVG
87
Rank
#529 / 664 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
GA AVG
39
Rank
#479 / 870 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
14
Rank
#446 / 671 | - | Kay Lynn Evans | 9 | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
21
Rank
#281 / 483 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#306 / 483 |
Financial Assistance for
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Thrive on Skidaway is located in Savannah, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thrive on Skidaway
Is Thrive on Skidaway in a walkable area?
Thrive on Skidaway has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Thrive on Skidaway been in business?
Thrive on Skidaway has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Thrive on Skidaway?
Yes, Thrive on Skidaway allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Thrive on Skidaway?
The team at Thrive on Skidaway can be reached at kaylynn.evans@thriveonskidaway.com.
Who is the administrator of Thrive on Skidaway?
Kay Lynn Evans is the administrator of Thrive on Skidaway.
How many beds does Thrive on Skidaway have?
Thrive on Skidaway has 47 beds.
Has Thrive on Skidaway had any deficiencies?
Thrive on Skidaway has had 9 reported deficiencies since 2020 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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