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Nursing homes in Chatham County, Georgia
Chatham County, Georgia, has 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,154 certified beds.
64% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (50%). Inspectors recorded 218 health deficiencies over three cycles, 18.9 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $328K across 8 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Chatham County | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 11 | 356 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 64% | 50% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 18.9 | 15.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $328K | $4.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Skilled Nursing Unit | Savannah | 22 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 31.8 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Oaks Health Ctr At the Marshes of Skidaway Island | Savannah | 23 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 21.7 | $9K | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Pruitthealth - Seaside | Port Wentworth | 101 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13.9 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Savannah Crossing of Journey LLC | Savannah | 107 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7.5 | — | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Pruitthealth - Savannah | Savannah | 140 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 21.4 | $5K | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Resorts At Pooler Inc | Pooler | 122 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 14.8 | $4K | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Abercorn Rehabilitation Center | Savannah | 100 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | $11K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Riverview Health & Rehab Ctr | Savannah | 284 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 9.5 | $93K | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Rosewood At Tybee Island of Journey LLC, Theabuse iconSFF Candidate | Tybee Island | 85 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 31.8 | $201K | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Savannah Post Acute LLC | Savannah | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 30.8 | $5K | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Tybee Island Trails of Journey LLC | Tybee Island | 50 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 50.0 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 18 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 16 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 16 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 11 |
| F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | 9 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 8 |
| Non profit | 3 |
Chains present: Pruitthealth (2), Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (1), Life Care Services (1), Elevation Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Chatham County, Georgia?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,154 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Chatham County have the highest CMS ratings?
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit (5 stars), Oaks Health Ctr At the Marshes of Skidaway Island (4 stars), Pruitthealth - Seaside (3 stars)
How do Chatham County nursing homes compare with Georgia?
64% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 50% statewide; citations run at 18.9 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.