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Buckingham South

5450 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31405
4.9 miles from city center
Description

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.

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Details

What does this place offer?

Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type Mid-rise

Amenities

Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Safety Systems
Security Systems

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care Hospice Care Respite Care Home Care
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care Services Program
Georgia Medicaid CCSP
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.
Respite Care Program
Georgia NFCSP Respite
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Georgia Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Georgia Medicaid PACE
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)
Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Georgia Optional State Supplementation
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.
  • Services: Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Georgia Seniors

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Community Care Services Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.
Georgia NFCSP Respite

Respite Care Program

Eligibility
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home aide (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), facility stay (up to 5 days).
Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).
Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Georgia Medicaid PACE

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

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).
Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes.
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