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Nursing Home
The Marshes of Skidaway Island
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
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Nurse Aide
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
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Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
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Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
31
31-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
12 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 11 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
License details
Issuance
December 9, 2013
County:
CHATHAM
Ownership & operating entity
The Marshes of Skidaway Island is administrated by Ms HEATHER KJELSTAD.
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.
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Compare Nursing Homes around Savannah The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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+16%
3.82
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1
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3.40
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0
75
A+
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The Marshes of Skidaway Island
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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.
Savannah
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0
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AL
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SAVANNAH
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9.6 miles from city center — 4.1 miles to nearest hospital (Georgia Regional Hospital)
95 Skidaway Island Park Rd, Savannah, GA 31411
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
13.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
13.5%
44% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 24.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.6%
5% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 12.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.8%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
51.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
51.7%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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