Thrive on Skidaway
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Savannah, GA

Thrive on Skidaway

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

Overview of Thrive on Skidaway

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 47 Rank #399 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 399th 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 #350 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th 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.
6 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #393 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 393rd 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
IssuanceJune 3, 2025
CountyChatham

Ownership & Operating Entity

Thrive on Skidaway is administered by Kay Lynn Evans.

Contact Information

Contact Thrive on Skidaway

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 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.
9 deficiencies 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 2020 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (64% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% 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. 925 This facility has 64% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (9 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 64% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.27 This facility has 21% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 21% 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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Room Sizes: 346 / 405 / 485 / 878 - 1,558 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Thrive on Skidaway

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Places of interest near Thrive on Skidaway

Address 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-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. 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
Thrive on Skidaway
AL
IL
MC
Savannah
47
Facility 47
GA AVG 81
Rank #399 / 527
Yes
36
Facility 36
GA AVG 40
Rank #393 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 12
Rank #350 / 549
-Kay Lynn Evans9
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 21
Rank #282 / 478
1.0
Facility 1.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #303 / 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

Thrive on Skidaway 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 Thrive on Skidaway

Is Thrive on Skidaway in a walkable area?

Thrive on Skidaway has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. 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 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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