Located on the Savannah River, about 20 miles upriver from the Atlantic Ocean, the seaport city of Savannah offers diverse senior care solutions, including 14 assisted living facilities within its limits and 13 more in its suburban communities. The 2024 baseline cost of residential care in this city comes in around $4,438 per month. This tracks about $320 over the Georgia median but offers around $900 in savings over the U.S. norm.
We provide a first-hand look at the quality of assisted living facilities in our directory, which includes 298 reviews consumer reviews and indicates a typical satisfaction score of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
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3035 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909
3.7
(4 reviews)
"My mom stayed in memory care at The Palmettos of Bluffton and it was outstanding. It's a brand new facility and we had a wonderful experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful, always going out of their way to do whatever they could to make th..."
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25 Cassidy Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Vineyard Bluffton is at the top of my list right now. It's a 5 all the way around. We met some of the residents there. The food appeared to be excellent, well prepared, and I would certainly eat there if I had to any time. We viewed several apartment..."
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3205 TSX Grand Central, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
5.0
(9 reviews)
"Station Exchange Senior Care is very nice. The whole staff is very friendly, they know you by name even though I've only been up there a few times. Everytime I call they recognize my voice and they take good care of everything. They're giving three m..."
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421 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
4.8
(12 reviews)
"Staff at Bayshore are exceptionally kind and helpful, a young man named Fisher was very helpful in directing me to locate my sister over the weekend. Very polite and helpful, ensured I received all the help I need and was very friendly and chatty. Th..."
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800 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton, SC 29910
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My cousin moved into The Pines at Bluffton Assisted Living & Memory Care. It's a small studio, but it's got a patio, and it seems to be working out fine. I have tried their food, it's very good. The facility is lovely, it looks clean, and it's fresh ..."
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60 Okatie Village Drive, Okatie, SC 29909
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Sprenger Health Care Bluffton is very clean, bright, and welcoming. The facility has a lot of amenities. They have a very nice therapy room as well as a little bar and eating area. They have cocktails at three. My brother-in-law says the food is very..."
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1384 S Rogers St, Pooler, GA 31322
3.0
(2 reviews)
"I found Wisteria for my friend. There's nothing right around it, but about a block away there's woods and a school. She has a private room and goes down to the dining room for a meal. The staff is nice, friendly, and helpful. They play bingo, church ..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living costs in Savannah come to roughly $4,438 monthly, exceeding Georgia’s norm of approximately $4,120 but offering around $900 in savings over the nationwide median. In nearby cities, rates tend to run lower, with facilities in Albany charging around $3,013 monthly and seniors in Warner Robins paying about $2,900 for residential care.
Savannah
$4,438
Georgia
$4,120
United States
$5,350
Brunswick
$3,950
Valdosta
$3,516
Albany
$3,013
Warner Robins
$2,900
Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance with assisted living in Savannah through two state-operated programs: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Service Program (CCSP). Both of these are Medicaid waiver programs and subject to availability.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
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For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
At about $4,438, assisted living costs compare favorably to fees for most other senior care solutions in Savannah. For example, seniors who schedule home health care services pay roughly $1,660 more per month for services, while those who need intensive care pay around $7,939 for nursing home care. However, adult day health care costs run lower at approximately $2,925 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$2,925
Assisted Living Facility
$4,438
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$7,939
The following resources include examples of how seniors and their families can get financial help to make assisted living a more affordable option, as well as where to go when help is needed.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| VA Aid and Attendance Benefits | (912) 435-9748 | U.S. military veterans living in residential care facilities can apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, which is also available to their spouses. The monthly benefit is included with the VA pension and is unique to the individual. Maximum payments are $1,881 for a single vet, $1,209 for a surviving spouse and $2,230 for a couple. VeteranAid.org provides a useful free tool on their website for seniors unsure if they qualify. |
| GeorgiaCares | (866) 552-4464 | Administered by the Division of Aging Services, GeorgiaCares is a free program for adults aged 64 and over who are Medicare beneficiaries or need help with enrolling. Seniors can confidentially discuss their current levels of coverage with trained counselors, who can then advise them on their options, including additional Medicare plans that deal with shortfalls. Although these plans may include private health care insurance, the counselors will not try to sell plans. Their role is to provide seniors with the information they need to make more informed choices |
| Georgia Medicaid – Long-Term Services and Supports | (404) 657-5468 | Although Medicaid can’t cover the costs of room and board in assisted living facilities, there are waiver programs that may cover some associated costs, such as medications and transportation to medical appointments. The Community Care Services Program (CCSP) is available to seniors who can provide evidence that they’re residents of Georgia, are U.S. citizens (or legal residents) and that their income and assets are below the thresholds. Additionally, seniors must show that their chosen type of care is the most appropriate for their needs. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (912) 367-4866 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for the rights of seniors in residential care communities. Seniors, their families and third parties can raise concerns about facilities, which the ombudsman will investigate. Depending on the nature of the complaint, the ombudsman will either seek to resolve it with the facility’s owners or refer it to a more suitable authority. |
Savannah-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Dee01
4.0
Review of Sunabella Senior Living
The least I liked about Sunabella Senior Living is they have two separate buildings, one for memory care, and one for assisted living, and they do a little bit more in one building, so if the...
Assisted Living
Dee90
5.0
Review of Oaks at Habersham
I toured Oaks at Habersham. From what I could gather, they stay in tune with the residents. They give them a schedule so they know what days of the week they're doing what, and they know when...
Assisted Living
Robert
4.0
Review of Oaks at Habersham
I toured Oaks at Habersham. I'm not sure the rooms were laid out very well because even the person showing me the tour had trouble finding places like laundry rooms and things like that. She was...
Provider response
Robert - Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our community.
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