Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (78% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 21 days.
Marsh’s Edge is a 32-bed skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. Privately owned and serving Glynn County residents on the Georgia coast in Renegar Way, the SNF operates within a broader campus. Medicare and private pay are welcome.
The data picture is uniformly strong. Nurse hours of 10h 32m per resident day rank 1st among 190 Georgia SNFs , more than double the 3h 37m state average, and the CMS staffing sub-rating reflects case-mix adjusted hours 122.2 percent above Georgia’s benchmark. All four CMS sub-ratings sit well above state average, producing a 5-star overall rating 94.6 percent above Georgia’s average. Over seven years on file, the facility averaged 0.6 deficiencies annually, 88 percent below Georgia’s 4.9 average, with no immediate jeopardy findings, fines, or enforcement actions. The four total deficiencies across the window were a fire drill documentation gap and one soup temperature reading in January 2018, and a narcotic documentation discrepancy and interim administrator coverage gap in July 2021. Clean was the latest annual survey in August 2025. The facility has received national quality recognition six times.
Amenities span a premier fine dining program, an award-winning wellness program, push-button security, and a coastal campus setting near Saint Simons Island’s marshes and waterways.
Marsh’s Edge suits well for older adults on Saint Simons Island seeking short-term post-acute rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing within a full-continuum life plan community. It has staffing depth and clinical outcomes that consistently rank among Georgia’s best.
Marsh’s Edge is administered by Mr. Chris Murray.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 6 | 21 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (6 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.7 | 2.3 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.7 vs. GA avg 2.3).↓ 70% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on May 2025
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 2 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
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Reporting period: July 1 – September 30, 2025 (Q3 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,356 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 0 | 23 | 4,120 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,773 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,324 | 92 | 100% | 11.7 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,024 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 980 | 88 | 96% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 514 | 66 | 72% | 6.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 271 | 63 | 68% | 3.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 193 | 42 | 46% | 4.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 172 | 40 | 43% | 4.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 167 | 49 | 53% | 3.4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 14% | 1.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 8% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
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)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
78% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Marsh’s Edge from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (78% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 21 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Saint Simons Island's city center to Marsh’s Edge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Marsh’s Edge | NH AL IL MC | Saint Simons Island | - | 32 | - | 67 | - |
| Atria Park of Tucker | NH AL IL MC | Tucker | - | 75 | - | 35 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Delmar Gardens of Smyrna | NH AL IL MC | Smyrna | - | 92 | - | 46 | Apartments |
| Lighthouse Personal Care Homes – Walnut Creek | NH AL MC RC | Dalton | - | 112 | A+ | 32 | Private Rooms |
| Cumming Health and Rehab | NH AL | Cumming | - | 87 | - | 32 | - |
Marsh’s Edge has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Marsh’s Edge's occupancy is 28%.
Marsh’s Edge is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Mr. CHRIS MURRAY is the administrator of Marsh’s Edge.
Marsh’s Edge has 32 beds.
Yes — there are 26 photos of Marsh’s Edge in the photo gallery on this page.
Marsh’s Edge is located at 111 Renegar Way, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522.
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