3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 5th out of 193 homes in Georgia for nurse hours. 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.
| 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.
| 1h 25m per day | ▲ 183% State avg: 30m 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.
| 1h 41m per day | ▲ 80% State avg: 56m 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.
| 3h 23m per day | ▲ 57% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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.
| 5h 13m per day | ▲ 68% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.
| 9m per day | ▲ 200% 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.
| 52m per day | ▲ 160% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
The Marshes of Skidaway Island is administered by Ms. Heather Kjelstad.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
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.
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 15 | This facility has had 47% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (8 vs. GA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 47% fewer |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
13.5%
44% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 24.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.6%
5% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 12.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.8%
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.
Pets Allowed
9.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Savannah's city center to The Marshes of Skidaway Island'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.
| Azalealand Nursing Home | NH AL | Savannah (Magnolia Park/Blueberry Hill) | 107
Facility
107
GA AVG
87
Rank
#171 / 666 |
68.2%
Facility
68.2%
GA AVG
79.2
Rank
#126 / 159 | -14% | 3.40
Facility
3.40
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#91 / 193 | -59% | -5% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 195 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#27 / 194 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#41 / 194 | - | 73 | A+ |
48
Facility
48
GA AVG
39
Rank
#340 / 870 | Deborah Orne | $9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#116 / 188 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#67 / 188 | 57.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
57.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#24 / 188 | 115534 | ||||
| The Marshes of Skidaway Island | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Savannah (Skidaway Island Park Road) | 31
Facility
31
GA AVG
87
Rank
#591 / 666 | - | - | 6.27
Facility
6.27
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#5 / 193 | -28% | +76% | $8.8k
Facility
$8.8k
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#139 / 195 | 8
Facility
8
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#37 / 194 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#77 / 194 | 2 | 18 | - |
11
Facility
11
GA AVG
39
Rank
#719 / 870 | Skidaway Health And Living Services, Inc | $13.6M*Fiscal year ending 2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$13.6M*Fiscal year ending 2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#73 / 188 | $6.0M*Fiscal year ending 2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$6.0M*Fiscal year ending 2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#70 / 188 | 44%*Fiscal year ending 2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
44%*Fiscal year ending 2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#123 / 188 | 115715 | ||||
| PruittHealth – Savannah | NH SNF | Savannah (Colonial Oaks) | 140
Facility
140
GA AVG
87
Rank
#80 / 666 |
94.3%
Facility
94.3%
GA AVG
79.2
Rank
#21 / 159 | +19% | 3.40
Facility
3.40
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#91 / 193 | +25% | -4% | $5.0k
Facility
$5.0k
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#125 / 195 | 30
Facility
30
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#164 / 194 | 7.5
Facility
7.5
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#171 / 194 | - | 132 | - |
25
Facility
25
GA AVG
39
Rank
#580 / 870 | Chris Murray | $14.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$14.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#53 / 188 | $7.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#53 / 188 | 49%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
49%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#116 / 188 | 115339 | ||||
| Abercorn Rehabilitation Center | NH RC SNF | Savannah (Wilshire Estates) | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
87
Rank
#192 / 666 |
87.0%
Facility
87.0%
GA AVG
79.2
Rank
#63 / 159 | +10% | 3.82
Facility
3.82
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#59 / 193 | -28% | +7% | $10.9k
Facility
$10.9k
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#149 / 195 | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#86 / 194 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#162 / 194 | 1 | 87 | - |
63
Facility
63
GA AVG
39
Rank
#167 / 870 | Sovereign Carolina Holdings LLC | $9.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#104 / 188 | $5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#80 / 188 | 62.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
62.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#55 / 188 | 115132 |
The Marshes of Skidaway Island is located in Savannah, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
The Marshes of Skidaway Island is in the Skidaway Island Park Road neighborhood of Savannah.
The Marshes of Skidaway Island has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Yes, The Marshes of Skidaway Island allows residents to bring their pets.
The Marshes of Skidaway Island is registered as a non-profit in GA.
Ms HEATHER KJELSTAD is the administrator of The Marshes of Skidaway Island.
The Marshes of Skidaway Island has 31 beds.
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Marshes of Skidaway Island in the photo gallery on this page.
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