Savannah Nursing Homes

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.

Savannah has ten skilled nursing homes, but only six have Medicare ratings. The average rating is 2.2 stars out of five, with just one home rated four stars or better. Four facilities score two stars or lower. This means most homes in the city fall below average on federal quality measures. Families should check all seven un-rated homes too, but the available ratings show significant variation.

Staffing data reflects the ratings' reality. Average nursing care is 4.3 hours per resident daily, with only 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Annual nursing staff turnover is 48%, meaning nearly half the nurses leave each year. High turnover and low RN hours often connect to lower quality scores reported by Medicare.

Chatham County has five hospitals, including Candler with an ER, offering nearby medical support. The statewide average cost for a shared room is $59,495 yearly. Given the low average ratings, families should prioritize homes with four or five stars if possible. If none meet expectations locally, consider other nearby communities with better-rated facilities.