Nursing home / skilled nursing
Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Savannah, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 95 SKIDAWAY ISLAND PARK ROAD |
| City | Savannah |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 31411 |
| County | Chatham |
| Phone | 912-598-5030 |
| Website | https://marshesofskidaway.org/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 115715 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 23 |
| Certification | Medicare |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | June 28, 2006 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | Y |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island is in 95 SKIDAWAY ISLAND PARK ROAD, Savannah, GA 31411. Phone: 912-598-5030. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4, staffing 4, quality measures 3). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 16.000; 2 federal fines totaling $8788.00; total nursing staff turnover 64.0%.
More about this provider
| The Marshes of Skidaway Island's own site presents a not-for-profit Life Plan Community outside Savannah offering independent living with resort-style services and a full continuum of on-site health care — assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care — at The Oaks Health Center on campus. | |
| Services and programs | The community's own site offers a full continuum of on-site health care, including assisted living and skilled nursing, at its health center; the operator (LCS) page states residents have seamless access to on-site assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care at The Oaks Health Center, located right on campus, alongside independent living with wellness programs and chef-prepared dining |
| Who it serves | Older adults / seniors — a not-for-profit Life Plan Community (continuing care retirement community) whose residents have access to the on-site Oaks Health Center as care needs change |
| Inspection highlights | The community homepage displays a U.S. News & World Report Best Independent Living 2025 badge, a J.D. Power Award 2025 badge, and states it was voted 'Best of Homes' by Savannah Magazine readers for 13 years |
| Visiting and contact details | The Marshes of Skidaway Island, 95 Skidaway Island Park Road, Savannah, GA 31411; main phone 912-598-5030 (exact listing phone, per the community site footer); The Oaks Health Center line 1-866-367-5407; Marketing 1-866-306-5529; Main Office 1-866-309-3235 |
| Website | https://marshesofskidaway.org/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 2 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 1.46 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 6.56 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 0 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 16.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 64 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 64 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-03-22 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 5 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 5 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.26168 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 100.0 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.89465 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 64.0 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.89743 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.36161 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.19947 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.63801 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.69612 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 2 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 2 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 8788.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 312 |
| Chain Name | LIFE CARE SERVICES |
| Legal Business Name | SKIDAWAY HEALTH AND LIVING SERVICES, INC. |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.0 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 4.6 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 43 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 4.2 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 3.7 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 14.6 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Chatham County
- Abercorn Rehabilitation Center — Savannah
- Candler Skilled Nursing Unit — Savannah
- Pruitthealth - Savannah — Savannah
Common questions about Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island
Where is Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island located?
Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island is at 95 SKIDAWAY ISLAND PARK ROAD, Savannah, Georgia 31411.
What care and services does Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island offer?
Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island Medicare-certified?
Yes. Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island is certified for Medicare.
What is Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island's quality rating?
CMS gives Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island an overall star rating of 4 out of 5.
How do I contact Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island?
Call Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island at 912-598-5030.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Georgia can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.