Nursing homes in Savannah, GA
Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Savannah, part of the Chatham area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.1★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Savannah residents have access to seven nursing homes located throughout Chatham County, providing a range of skilled care options across ZIP codes including 31405 and 31419. According to official CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars. Among local providers, the Candler Skilled Nursing Unit stands out as the area's only 5-star facility, operated by Candler Hospital Incorporated.
Rating distribution
avg 2.1★ · 7 homesProvider mix in Savannah
7 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Savannah
- 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 7 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 6 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Savannah
- 1CANDLER SKILLED NURSING UNIT5.0CANDLER HOSPITAL INCORPORATED · Small
- 2AZALEALAND NURSING HOME3.0AZALEALAND MANAGEMENT INC · Medium
- 3ABERCORN REHABILITATION CENTER2.0SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium
- 4PRUITTHEALTH - SAVANNAH2.0PRUITTHEALTH · Large
- 5SAVANNAH POST ACUTE LLC1.0ELEVATION HEALTHCARE · Large
- 6RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR1.0RIVERVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, INC. · Large
- 7OAKS HEALTH CTR AT THE MARSHES OF SKIDAWAY ISLAND1.0SKIDAWAY HEALTH AND LIVING SERVICES, INC. · Small
All homes in Savannah
| CANDLER SKILLED NURSING UNIT CANDLER HOSPITAL INCORPORATED · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| AZALEALAND NURSING HOME AZALEALAND MANAGEMENT INC · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| ABERCORN REHABILITATION CENTER SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| PRUITTHEALTH - SAVANNAH PRUITTHEALTH · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| SAVANNAH POST ACUTE LLC ELEVATION HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR RIVERVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, INC. · Large · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| OAKS HEALTH CTR AT THE MARSHES OF SKIDAWAY ISLAND SKIDAWAY HEALTH AND LIVING SERVICES, INC. · Small · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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