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Best Nursing Homes in Savannah, GA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 8 nursing homes in Savannah, GA using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in GA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 1.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Savannah, GA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 1.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Savannah, GA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.3/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Savannah, GA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.

6 facilities compared · CMS & GA Dept. of Health data

Abercorn Rehabilitation Center
NH
NC
RC
Savannah (Wilshire Estates)
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 88
Rank #194 / 672
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
GA AVG 78.1%
Rank #83 / 325
+11%
3.82
Facility 3.82
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #59 / 202
-28%+7%
$10.9k
Facility $10.9k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #155 / 204
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #89 / 203
7.0
Facility 7.0
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #167 / 203
187-
63
Facility 63
GA AVG 39
Rank #168 / 873
Sovereign Carolina Holdings LLC
$9.1M
Facility $9.1M
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #106 / 197
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #82 / 197
62.7%
Facility 62.7%
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #57 / 197
115132
Azalealand Nursing Home
NH
AL
Savannah (Magnolia Park/Blueberry Hill)
107
Facility 107
GA AVG 88
Rank #173 / 672
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
GA AVG 78.1%
Rank #189 / 325
-13%
3.40
Facility 3.40
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #91 / 202
-59%-5%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 204
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #27 / 203
3.0
Facility 3.0
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #41 / 203
-69A+
48
Facility 48
GA AVG 39
Rank #341 / 873
Deborah Orne
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #119 / 197
$5.5M
Facility $5.5M
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #70 / 197
57.9%
Facility 57.9%
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #23 / 197
115534
PruittHealth – Savannah
NH
Savannah (Colonial Oaks)
140
Facility 140
GA AVG 88
Rank #81 / 672
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
GA AVG 78.1%
Rank #34 / 325
+21%
3.40
Facility 3.40
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #91 / 202
+25%-4%
$5.0k
Facility $5.0k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #131 / 204
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #167 / 203
7.5
Facility 7.5
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #176 / 203
-125-
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 39
Rank #582 / 873
Chris Murray
$14.6M
Facility $14.6M
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #54 / 197
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #55 / 197
49%
Facility 49%
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #121 / 197
115339
Riverview Health & Rehab Center
NH
HC
PC
RC
Savannah (La Roche Avenue)
190
Facility 190
GA AVG 88
Rank #32 / 672
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
GA AVG 78.1%
Rank #155 / 325
-4%
2.82
Facility 2.82
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #173 / 202
-62%-21%
$92.8k
Facility $92.8k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #193 / 204
18
Facility 18
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #120 / 203
9.0
Facility 9.0
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #191 / 203
5160-
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 39
Rank #790 / 873
Riverview Health And Rehabilitation Center, Inc
$19.0M
Facility $19.0M
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #35 / 197
$10.5M
Facility $10.5M
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #15 / 197
55.5%
Facility 55.5%
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #48 / 197
115641
Signature HealthCARE of Savannah
NH
AL
Savannah (Midtown)
120
Facility 120
GA AVG 88
Rank #119 / 672
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
GA AVG 78.1%
Rank #46 / 325
+18%
2.41
Facility 2.41
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #196 / 202
-27%-32%
$5.4k
Facility $5.4k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #134 / 204
35
Facility 35
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #189 / 203
8.8
Facility 8.8
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #189 / 203
-111-
67
Facility 67
GA AVG 39
Rank #125 / 873
Rhonda Casey
$11.4M
Facility $11.4M
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #81 / 197
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #93 / 197
41%
Facility 41%
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #151 / 197
115120
The Marshes of Skidaway Island
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Savannah (Skidaway Island Park Road)
31
Facility 31
GA AVG 88
Rank #597 / 672
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
GA AVG 78.1%
Rank #241 / 325
-36%
6.27
Facility 6.27
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #5 / 202
-28%+76%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #145 / 204
8
Facility 8
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #37 / 203
4.0
Facility 4.0
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #78 / 203
218-
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 39
Rank #722 / 873
Skidaway Health And Living Services, Inc
-
Facility -
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #75 / 197
-
Facility -
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #73 / 197
-
Facility -
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #128 / 197
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Overview of Abercorn Rehabilitation Center

A recipient of the Bronze National Quality Award from the AHCA/NCAL, Abercorn Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Savannah.  It offers a wide range of clinical services such as infusion therapy, wound care, enteral therapy, and rehabilitation, to name a few, through its subacute care, long-term care, respite care, and hospice care programs. It promotes accessible medical services as it accepts numerous insurance providers including Aetna, Medicare, Humana, Coventry, Medicaid, and UnitedHealthcare.

Their dedication to providing care reflects in their specialty programs specifically designed to serve patients with complex illnesses or treatment plans that can’t be fully addressed using their current resources. Through these programs wherein additional training, education, and specialized equipment are provided to staff and caregivers, a holistic recovery is assured for each individual. Abercorn Rehabilitation Center ensures all of its residents and patients are cared for with its amazing staff and holistic approach to giving quality care.

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Overview of Azalealand Nursing Home

Distinguished as the only family-owned and operated nursing facility in Savannah, Azalealand has been serving patients since 1974. With the goal of supporting each resident in achieving the highest degree of independence possible, the staff at Azalealand strives to build deep connections with their patients by promising dependability and professionalism. It offers an exhaustive list of medical and rehabilitation services including 24-hour skilled nursing care, wound management, therapy (physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory), tube feeds, ostomy care, diabetes treatment, and post-surgical assistance. 
This Medicare-accepted facility offers private and semi-private rooms inclusive of room and board, meals, nursing services, walkers and wheelchairs, activities, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance services, and social services. The activities are curated by the community’s Activity Director based on residents’ interests to encourage a holistic and speedy recovery. 

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Overview of Pruitthealth – Savannah

PruittHealth defines the standard of a premium nursing home and rehabilitation center. As it will be your new home, management ensures you get a hassle-free and seamless transfer to your new place. The premier nursing home offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized. PruittHealth in Savannah is a wonderful community that listens, understands, and provides– whatever it is that residents need.
The nursing home boasts its exceptional quality of living found in its cutting-edge technology that helps with rehabilitation purposes, a team of dedicated attentive staff providing a cozy atmosphere, and personalized care plans designed to cater to one’s specific needs. A remarkable feature of this community is their dedication to not only deliver the services required by a resident but to also provide a clear understanding of the processes that envelop the treatment plan.

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Overview of Riverview Health & Rehab Center

Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing community in Savannah, Georgia. It prides itself as the largest facility in Chatham County with 190 beds in their private and semi-private rooms. Operating since 1961, it has established itself as a reputable and effective provider of opportunities for seniors to gain independence and live actively. With a broad spectrum of specialized services, residents get to experience unrivaled care as their unique needs are addressed. Included in their clinical services are IV therapy, wound care, comprehensive therapy services (physical, occupational, speech, and pet), and hospice, palliative, and respite care– to name a few.
To achieve the best quality of life for all its residents, Riverview puts compassion at the core of its services. On top of the medical support available in this facility, the picturesque setting of the establishment nurtures the total well-being of its residents as they recover in a beautiful and comfortable environment.

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Overview of Signature Healthcare of Savannah

Signature Healthcare of Savannah revolutionizes what constitutes a premium nursing home and rehabilitation center. This 120-bed facility offers a comprehensive list of medical services to ensure that patients receive the medical care they need. It focuses on conducting results-driven programs, with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying demands of the residents. Signature HealthCARE boasts a talented team of caregivers who help promote the warm and welcoming atmosphere it holds today.
Seniors can feel confident and comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost level of hospitality. They also offer patient intake, discharged residents, and inpatient care navigation support– all essentially placing the residents in the focus of the nursing services.

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Overview of Magnolia Manor of Richmond Hill

Peacefully nestled in the quiet setting of Savannah, GA, Magnolia Manor of Richmond Hill is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community also provides assisted living and catered living for those needing care. With 88 specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can ease their worries and live comfortably.

A well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also available for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s vibrant and friendly environment.

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The Marshes of Skidaway Island

95 Skidaway Island Park Rd, Savannah, GA 31411
Overview of The Marshes of Skidaway Island

Just outside Savannah, Georgia, The Marshes of Skidaway Island is a retirement community delivering quality independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, respite care, memory care, and rehabilitation services. For four consecutive years, this charming home has been awarded the Best Assisted Living/Retirement Community by Savannah Magazine. It boasts luxurious accommodations that can fit any lifestyle– with cottages, townhomes, and apartment villas in a neighborhood setting surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. Additionally, it has The Island Club and the Palmetto Club which house dining venues, a cocktail lounge, an indoor heated pool, a greenhouse, and a fully equipped exercise room, to name a few.
A full continuum of care is available onsite where a dedicated team of caregivers and licensed professionals are available 24/7. For seniors who need an extra layer of support, The Oaks Health Center provides assisted living services to residents of the Sycamore and Magnolia neighborhoods. The center also has a full range of personalized skilled nursing and long-term care for residents of the Peachtree and Mulberry Neighborhoods. The comprehensive medical support available in this community, alongside the wide variety of services and amenities, make The Marshes the ideal home for seniors seeking the best life has to offer.

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Overview of The Marshes of Skidaway Island

Indulge in resort-style services amidst a cozy setting with The Marshes of Skidaway Island, a blissful community in Savannah, GA for independent living. The community allows its residents to live independently without the worries of maintenance and housekeeping. Residents can choose from an array of cottages and townhomes in seven different floor plans for a living environment that suits their tastes and budget.

The community also provides a full continuum of on-site care, including assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services for residents’ changing needs. Residents’ living experience is enhanced by a delectable dining experience that caters to special dietary needs. Safety is also highly prioritized with 24-hour security, an emergency power system, and the community’s EverSafe 360 program that focuses on sanitation, security, and air quality.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Savannah, GA

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Georgia?

Assisted living in Georgia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Georgia Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Georgia Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 8 nursing homes in Savannah, GA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Savannah, GA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Savannah, GA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Savannah, GA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.