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.

Homes
7
Avg overall
2.1★
-1.0 vs national
Avg staffing
1.9★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.1★ · 7 homes
5
1 (14%)
4
0 (0%)
3
1 (14%)
2
2 (29%)
1
3 (43%)

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

  1. 1
    CANDLER SKILLED NURSING UNIT
    CANDLER HOSPITAL INCORPORATED · Small
    5.0
  2. 2
    AZALEALAND NURSING HOME
    AZALEALAND MANAGEMENT INC · Medium
    3.0
  3. 3
    ABERCORN REHABILITATION CENTER
    SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium
    2.0
  4. 4
    PRUITTHEALTH - SAVANNAH
    PRUITTHEALTH · Large
    2.0
  5. 5
    SAVANNAH POST ACUTE LLC
    ELEVATION HEALTHCARE · Large
    1.0
  6. 6
    RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR
    RIVERVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, INC. · Large
    1.0
  7. 7
    OAKS HEALTH CTR AT THE MARSHES OF SKIDAWAY ISLAND
    SKIDAWAY HEALTH AND LIVING SERVICES, INC. · Small
    1.0

All homes in Savannah

CANDLER SKILLED NURSING UNIT
CANDLER HOSPITAL INCORPORATED · Small · Not for Profit
5.04053
AZALEALAND NURSING HOME
AZALEALAND MANAGEMENT INC · Medium · For Profit
3.03023
ABERCORN REHABILITATION CENTER
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Medium · For Profit
2.03014
PRUITTHEALTH - SAVANNAH
PRUITTHEALTH · Large · For Profit
2.02024
SAVANNAH POST ACUTE LLC
ELEVATION HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
1.02012
RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR
RIVERVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, INC. · Large · Not for Profit
1.01013
OAKS HEALTH CTR AT THE MARSHES OF SKIDAWAY ISLAND
SKIDAWAY HEALTH AND LIVING SERVICES, INC. · Small · Not for Profit
1.02013

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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