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Assisted Living in Georgia

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Marsh’s Edge

Assisted Living in Georgia

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Marsh’s Edge

111 RENEGAR WAY, SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522 View map
Overview of Marsh’s Edge
Marsh's Edge is a premier senior living community located in St. Simons Island, Georgia. It offers a variety of living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab. The community is designed to provide a vibrant lifestyle with a focus on wellness and social engagement.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
Georgia average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
5/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5
Georgia average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
10h 32m per day

This home provides 191% more nursing time per resident than the Georgia average.

Georgia average: 3h 37m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 32

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 50.1%
Residents per day (avg) 8
Occupancy rate
50.1%
Residents per day (avg)
8

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

78% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

22% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$17.4M
Operating loss
-$172.7K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$17,397,894.00
Operating loss
$-172,652.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.4M
25.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.1M
Total costs $17.6M
Bed community size
32-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 14, 2014
CountyGLYNN

Additional Licensing Details

CMS Certification Number115718
Awards6X National Award Winner

Ownership & Operating Entity

Marsh’s Edge is administrated by Mr. CHRIS MURRAY.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

6 amenities
Premier Fine Dining
Award-Winning Wellness Program
Social Calendar
24-Hour Staff
Push Button Security
Maintenance-Free Living
Specific ProgramsActive Adult, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehab

Pricing & Financial Information

Cottage Home pricing from the mid$400’s to +$1M
Villa Apartment pricing from the low$300’s to low

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMembers enjoy a premier fine dining experience.
Contact Marsh’s Edge

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.

9 visits/inspections

Georgia average: 15 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date August 5, 2025
Renewal

4 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Georgia average: 21 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Marsh’s Edge

The most recent inspection on August 5, 2025, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a generally clean record with occasional issues, including medication documentation and leadership deficiencies noted in July 2021 and food temperature and fire drill documentation concerns in January 2018. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with no rule violations cited in recent cases. There were no enforcement actions, fines, or license suspensions listed in the available reports. The inspection history suggests improvement over time, with the facility addressing prior deficiencies and maintaining compliance in recent years.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

State average 3.4


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 2

State average 16.6

Citations per inspection
1

State average 4.68


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 2 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info State average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info State average: 0.5

2 moderate citations More info State average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. May 22, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Jan 29, 2023
Corrected

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

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IL

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IL

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MC

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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Marsh’s Edge
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND
20
No
-
-
11
-
Mr. Chris Murray
9
4

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Address 4.4 miles from city center

Address 111 RENEGAR WAY, SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522

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Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
9 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (44.4%)
Private pay or other
5 residents (55.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 0.0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 9.7
44% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 9.7%
39% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
24% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $5K
89% lower than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $5K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 29, 2023
$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

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