Savannah Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Find a Savannah assisted living facility (ALF) with our easy-to-search database. But before you do, see what we've uncovered on this historic Southern seaport city.

Forbes magazine called Savannah among "America's Prettiest Towns." And it's easy to see why. Stroll through the Savannah Historic District, past mansions built in the 18^th and 19^th centuries, through the city's Spanish Oak squares containing memorials to historic figures. The 30-acre Forsyth Park sits in the heart of the historic district. You'll find walking paths, a large fountain, café, and sports fields.

Among the city's other historic locations are its churches. Christ Church, founded in 1733 and located on Johnson Square, was home to rectors John Wesley and George Whitefield. The First Bryan Baptist Church was built in 1794 by Andrew Bryan, a freed slave. The Gothic Temple Mickve Israel, located in Monterey Square, is one of the oldest synagogues in the country.

Other historic districts include the Riverfront Plaza with its restored historic cotton warehouses and City Market with its cafes, antiques and outdoor plazas.

Seniors on a budget will like how far their dollars will stretch here. Savannah's cost of living is 9% lower than the U.S. average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Bridgeport assisted living facility averages $2,525 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $5,445 month, while a semi-private averages $4,985. A home health aide averages $3,289 a month and homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,194.

Need more help finding a Bridgeport assisted living facility? Read, "How to Select a Facility."   Also, be sure to read the resident reviews on the different facilities.