Total health inspections
3
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Spanish Oaks Retreat
Nursing Home · Savannah, GA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Spanish Oaks Retreat
Nursing Home · Savannah, GA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Spanish Oaks Retreat accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Spanish Oaks Retreat is Savannah’s premier locally-owned and operated Alzheimer’s and Dementia Assisted Living Community. The goal of the retreat is to ensure that the resident can live with dignity and independence while residing in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. Spanish Oaks Retreat is here to assist those families through the process of selecting long-term memory care placement.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 189th out of 190 homes in Georgia. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 189th out of 190 homes in Georgia. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
1h 31m per day
Rank #189 / 190Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th out of 190 homes in Georgia. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Georgia average, with a ranking across 190 Georgia SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Georgia avg
-58%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 1h 16m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
82.3%
Rank #117 / 315Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 315 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 315. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
86 days
Occupancy rate
82.3%
Rank #117 / 315Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 315 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 315. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
86 days
36-bed community Rank #586 / 669Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 586th out of 669 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
11 years in operation Rank #186 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 186th out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #624 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 624th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceNovember 19, 2014
CountyChatham
Spanish Oaks Retreat is administrated by Keith Munger.
Email
[email protected]
Specific ProgramsGiving Back
Volunteer ProgramsYes
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsHealth Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
30
Rank #157 / 191Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 191 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Georgia State average, with a ranking across all 191 GA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Georgia average 16.6
Citations per inspection
10
Rank #186 / 191Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 186th out of 191 homes in Georgia. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Georgia mean across 191 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Georgia average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 18 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
4
Rank #53 / 59Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 59 homes in Georgia. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Georgia SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
700% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Environmental moderate citation
Oct 28, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Oct 28, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Oct 28, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Oct 28, 2024
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
36
Employees
9
Contractors
27
Staff to resident ratio
0.73:1
48% worse than Georgia average
Avg staff/day
10
Average shift
7 hours
16% worse than Georgia average
Total staff hours (quarter)
6,443
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
3
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
38.8%
2,499 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 14
Licensed Practical Nurse: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Administrator: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Nurse Practitioner: 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2,430 | 91 | 99% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 1 | 14 | 15 | 1,440 | 88 | 96% | 9.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 537 | 54 | 59% | 9.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 2 | 3 | 524 | 43 | 47% | 11.4 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 444 | 66 | 72% | 6.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 224 | 47 | 51% | 4.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 223 | 68 | 74% | 3.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 221 | 56 | 61% | 3.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 146 | 45 | 49% | 3.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 0 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 13 | 14% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 33 | 36% | 2 |
7 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
99%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days
96%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
59%
3 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
47%
1 Administrator
% of Days
72%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
51%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
74%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
61%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
49%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
14%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
14%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
36%
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.3
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.6
22% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.7%
5% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.4%
10% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
5.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
5.6%
65% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.5%
83% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
14% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
56% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.3%
72% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
24.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
24.4%
179% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
47.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
47.7%
149% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
73.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
73.9%
19% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
12.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
12.3%
85% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
4% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
68% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
49
Medicare
6
12.2% of residents
Medicaid
41
83.7% of residents
Private pay or other
2
4.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Spanish Oaks Retreat based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
82.3%
↑ 5.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
$342.7K
↓ ~$722.0K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2.0M
↑ ~$270.3K vs 2022
Profit Margin
7.5%
↓ 20.3pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$4.8M
Profit
$342.7K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$4.8M Rank #179 / 185Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 179th out of 185 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Georgia SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$342.7K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #177 / 185Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 185 homes in Georgia. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #177 / 185Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 185 homes in Georgia. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.4M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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Spanish Oaks Retreat is located in SAVANNAH, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish Oaks Retreat
Is Spanish Oaks Retreat in a walkable area?
Spanish Oaks Retreat has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the best email address for Spanish Oaks Retreat?
The team at Spanish Oaks Retreat can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Spanish Oaks Retreat?
Keith Munger is the administrator of Spanish Oaks Retreat.
How many beds does Spanish Oaks Retreat have?
Spanish Oaks Retreat has 36 beds.
Are there photos of Spanish Oaks Retreat?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Spanish Oaks Retreat in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Spanish Oaks Retreat?
Spanish Oaks Retreat is located at 8510 WHITFIELD AVENUE.
What is the phone number of Spanish Oaks Retreat?
(912) 508-0915 will put you in contact with the team at Spanish Oaks Retreat.
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