Spanish Oaks Retreat

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Savannah, GA

CMS overall rating

8510 Whitfield Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406 View map

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Spanish Oaks Retreat accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Spanish Oaks Retreat accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Spanish Oaks Retreat

Spanish Oaks Retreat is a 36-bed memory care community in Savannah, Georgia, specializing in care for residents with Alzheimer’s and related cognitive conditions. The facility operates with 1 hour 31 minutes of nursing care per resident daily and maintains 78.1% occupancy, above the Georgia average.

Over eight years, Spanish Oaks Retreat recorded one deficiency—a hot water temperature citation in September 2019—averaging 0.1 deficiencies per year, 98% better than Georgia’s average of 4.9. The October 2025 complaint investigation found no rule violations. Earlier inspections and complaint investigations resulted in no citations. All complaint investigations were unsubstantiated. No fines or enforcement actions were issued.

The community offers respite care and a Giving Back program for resident engagement.

Families evaluating memory care options will find a privately owned facility with demonstrated compliance and specialized programming for cognitive impairment. The facility’s eight-year track record reflects operational stability. Locally owned management provides continuity in resident care. The low deficiency rate over an extended period indicates consistent adherence to care standards. Respite care availability supports both residents and caregivers seeking transitional support.

Facility Direct Line (912) 508-0915

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Georgia state averages

Total nursing care / resident

1h 31m per day

This facility Georgia avg (3h 33m per day)

vs Georgia avg

-58%

6 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	22m per day	▼ 26% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	14m per day	▼ 75% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	32m per day	▼ 75% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
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.	42m per day	▼ 78% State avg: 3h 9m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	3m per day	▼ 5% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	15m per day	▼ 25% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

86 days

36-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

11 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 21 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

82%

Higher than the Georgia average: 78.1%

Occupied beds

30 / 36

Average occupied beds in Georgia homes 88 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community

StatusLicensed

IssuanceNovember 19, 2014

CountyChatham

Spanish Oaks Retreat is administered by Mr. Keith Munger.

Email kfmunger@aol.com

Volunteer Program

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 1 deficiency

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Georgia state average

Overall vs. GA average

Latest Inspection October 15, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	GA Average	vs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	21	This facility has 95% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 95% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2017.	0.1	2.3	This facility has 96% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.1 vs. GA avg 2.3).↓ 96% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025, found no rule violations or deficiencies during the complaint investigation.
A September 9, 2019, inspection cited one deficiency for hot water temperature exceeding 120°F in Room #126 bathroom sink.
Multiple complaint investigations from 2017 through 2025 consistently found no rule violations or deficiencies.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 3

Georgia average 3.4

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations

Georgia average 16.6

Citations per inspection

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

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7

Serious health citations

700% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations Georgia average: 0.7

4 serious citations Georgia average: 0.5

26 moderate citations Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations Georgia average: 0.2

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

Total staff 36

Employees 9

Contractors 27

Staff to resident ratio 0.73 : 1

48% fewer staff per resident 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

9.5 hours

11.4 hours

7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

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


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%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 10.3

In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score 13.6

22% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 17.7%

5% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 17.4%

10% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 5.6%

65% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury 0.5%

83% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.4%

14% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.1%

56% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 10.3%

72% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms 24.4%

179% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use 47.7%

149% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 73.9%

19% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine 98.1%

In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 12.3%

85% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

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

Total residents 49

Medicare

12.2% of residents

Medicaid

83.7% of residents

Private pay or other

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Spanish Oaks Retreat from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 114.2% ↑ 37.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $175.6K ↓ ~$202.4K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $2.0M ↑ ~$270.3K vs 2022

Operating Margin 4.5% ↓ 4.8pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	90.3%	87.7%	89.4%	53.9%	61.8%	96.3%	84.3%	84.8%	86.9%	79.1%	80.9%	77.2%	114.2%
Beds	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	36
Net Income	-$150,925	-$279,559	-$227,733	-$297,977	$226,887	-$431,543	-$772,450	-$594,263	-$161,630	$209,032	$760,390	$1,064,724	$342,705
Gross Revenue	$2,744,236	$2,819,776	$1,532,705	$2,184,791	$3,418,853	$2,219,680	$3,801,602	$3,391,844	$3,561,913	$3,668,708	$3,808,064	$3,831,517	$4,589,042
Operating Expenses	$2,469,808	$2,583,322	$1,418,783	$1,950,108	$2,400,789	$2,088,970	$3,878,516	$3,586,646	$3,361,522	$3,571,908	$3,505,123	$3,715,180	$3,762,543
Net Patient Income	-$151,077	-$280,494	-$227,899	-$298,746	$157,995	-$430,997	-$850,283	-$585,955	-$165,240	-$397,044	$103,727	$378,061	$175,615
Net Patient Revenue	$2,318,731	$2,302,828	$1,190,884	$1,651,362	$2,558,784	$1,657,973	$3,028,233	$3,000,691	$3,196,282	$3,174,864	$3,608,850	$4,093,241	$3,938,158
Payroll Costs	$1,329,499	$1,194,041	$777,552	$938,659	$1,154,795	$1,146,280	$1,750,577	$1,621,349	$1,727,639	$1,787,801	$1,583,431	$1,707,236	$1,977,570
Operating Margin %	-6.5%	-12.2%	-19.1%	-18.1%	6.2%	-26.0%	-28.1%	-19.5%	-5.2%	-12.5%	2.9%	9.2%	4.5%
Medicare %	2.5%	3.2%	5.9%	13.0%	18.5%	9.2%	8.7%	6.8%	7.8%	7.6%	11.9%	15.0%	10.4%
Medicaid %	90.0%	79.6%	83.7%	78.7%	72.7%	83.4%	82.1%	83.7%	81.5%	82.6%	81.9%	78.9%	87.8%
Private %	7.5%	17.1%	10.4%	8.3%	8.8%	7.4%	9.2%	9.4%	10.7%	9.8%	6.2%	6.0%	1.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$141	$143	$145	$168	$227	$200	$197	$194	$201	$219	$244	$290	$262
Cost/Day	$150	$161	$172	$198	$213	$252	$252	$232	$212	$247	$237	$264	$251
Avg Length of Stay	588.2 days	594.5 days	822.8 days	158.5 days	124.0 days	202.0 days	105.3 days	182.0 days	163.6 days	146.2 days	121.0 days	402.7 days	85.8 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$3.9M

Net patient income

$175.6K

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$3.9M

Net patient income

$175.6K

Other income

$167.1K

Payroll costs

$2.0M 50.2% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$1.8M

Total costs

$3.8M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (68% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 6 - 7 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 28%

Private pay 4%

Medicaid 68%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 15%

Private pay 9%

Medicaid 77%

6.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Savannah's city center to Spanish Oaks Retreat'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.


Spanish Oaks Retreat	AL NH HC MC	Savannah	-	36 Facility 36 GA AVG 88 Rank #580 / 672	-	21 Facility 21 GA AVG 39 Rank #623 / 873	-
Azalealand Nursing Home	AL NH	Savannah (Magnolia Park/Blueberry Hill)	-	107 Facility 107 GA AVG 88 Rank #173 / 672	A+	48 Facility 48 GA AVG 39 Rank #341 / 873	-
The Marshes of Skidaway Island	AL IL MC NH RC	Savannah (Skidaway Island Park Road)	-	31 Facility 31 GA AVG 88 Rank #597 / 672	-	11 Facility 11 GA AVG 39 Rank #722 / 873	Cottages / Town Homes / Villas
Riverview Health & Rehab Center	AL HC NH PC RC	Savannah (La Roche Avenue)	-	190 Facility 190 GA AVG 88 Rank #32 / 672	-	5 Facility 5 GA AVG 39 Rank #790 / 873	-
Signature HealthCARE of Savannah	AL NH	Savannah (Midtown)	-	120 Facility 120 GA AVG 88 Rank #119 / 672	-	67 Facility 67 GA AVG 39 Rank #125 / 873	-

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General Georgia resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits

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)

Age 60+

General 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.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General 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).

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

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

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

Benefits

Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

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 occupancy rate at Spanish Oaks Retreat?

Spanish Oaks Retreat's occupancy is 82%.

What is the best email address for Spanish Oaks Retreat?

The team at Spanish Oaks Retreat can be reached at kfmunger@aol.com.

Does Spanish Oaks Retreat operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Spanish Oaks Retreat is registered as a for-profit in GA.

Who is the administrator of Spanish Oaks Retreat?

Mr KEITH MUNGER is the administrator of Spanish Oaks Retreat.

How many beds does Spanish Oaks Retreat have?

Spanish Oaks Retreat has 36 beds.

What is the address of Spanish Oaks Retreat?

Spanish Oaks Retreat is located at 8510 Whitfield Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406.

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Spanish Oaks Retreat

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

7 Certified Nursing Assistant

15 Registered Nurse

1 RN Director of Nursing

3 Licensed Practical Nurse

1 Administrator

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Speech Language Pathologist

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

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Community Care Services Program

Respite Care Program

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

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