The Marshes of Skidaway Island
The Marshes of Skidaway Island is a Nursing Home in Georgia
The Marshes of Skidaway… is a Nursing Home in Georgia
The Marshes of Skidaway Island
The Marshes of Skidaway Island is a Nursing Home in Georgia
The Marshes of Skidaway… is a Nursing Home in Georgia
Just outside Savannah, Georgia, The Marshes of Skidaway Island is a retirement community delivering quality independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, respite care, memory care, and rehabilitation services. For four consecutive years, this charming home has been awarded the Best Assisted Living/Retirement Community by Savannah Magazine. It boasts luxurious accommodations that can fit any lifestyle– with cottages, townhomes, and apartment villas in a neighborhood setting surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. Additionally, it has The Island Club and the Palmetto Club which house dining venues, a cocktail lounge, an indoor heated pool, a greenhouse, and a fully equipped exercise room, to name a few.
A full continuum of care is available onsite where a dedicated team of caregivers and licensed professionals are available 24/7. For seniors who need an extra layer of support, The Oaks Health Center provides assisted living services to residents of the Sycamore and Magnolia neighborhoods. The center also has a full range of personalized skilled nursing and long-term care for residents of the Peachtree and Mulberry Neighborhoods. The comprehensive medical support available in this community, alongside the wide variety of services and amenities, make The Marshes the ideal home for seniors seeking the best life has to offer.
Home Information
The Marshes of Skidaway Island
Bed Count (Facility Capacity)
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
This is the number of people who can stay here (Facility Capacity).
31
Years in Business
11
Community Stability & Environment
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Licensed Since
Date when the facility's license was first issued by the state.
December 9, 2013
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Walk Score
Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car.
11
Very Car-DependentAlmost all errands require a car. Very few walkable amenities. Minimal sidewalk infrastructure. Walking is practical only for recreation, not errands.
Safety, Compliance & Inspections Overview
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All Visits
Total number of inspections, complaint visits, and administrative visits conducted by Georgia regulators.
8 visits
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Inspection Reports
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Facility & Licensing Details
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County
County in Georgia where the facility is located.
CHATHAM
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Facility Type
Indicates the state-regulated license category used in Georgia (e.g., Residential Care Facility for the Elderly).
ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
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License Status
Shows whether the facility is currently licensed, closed, or pending renewal in Georgia.
LICENSED
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Administrator
Name of the facility administrator.
Ms HEATHER KJELSTAD
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Date Business Started
The date the business reports it began operations.
May 4, 2018
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95 Skidaway Island Park Rd, Savannah, GA 31411
95 Skidaway Island Park Rd, Savannah, GA 31411
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
912-598-5030
Email:[email protected]
Phone:912-598-5030
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Shared Hobbies & Projects
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Birthday Celebrations
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Story Circles
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Garden & Nature Club
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Comparison Chart
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Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Riverview Health & Rehab Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Savannah
N/A
190
No
N/A
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PruittHealth – Savannah
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Savannah
N/A
120
No
N/A
25
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Azalealand Nursing Home
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Savannah
N/A
107
No
A+
48
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Abercorn Rehabilitation Center
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Savannah
N/A
100
No
N/A
63
SOVEREIGN CAROLINA HOLDINGS LLC
115132
85.5%
$10,681,030.00
The Marshes of Skidaway Island
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Savannah
N/A
31
No
N/A
11
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Georgia Seniors
Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care Services Program
Georgia Medicaid CCSP
Official government program page
- 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)
Official government program page
- 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
Official government program page
- 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
Official government program page
- 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)
Official government program page
- 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
Official government program page
- 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
Requirements:
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 without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.
Georgia NFCSP Respite
Respite Care Program
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- 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)
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- 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)
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- 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)
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- 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)
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).
Georgia Optional State Supplementation
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes.
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