Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Marsh's Edge

111 Renegar Way, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 · Glynn County

5.0CMS overall rating(912) 291-2000

Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 37% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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One of Saint Simons Island's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Marsh's Edge is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint Simons Island, GA, with 20 certified beds and an average of about 7 residents per day. It operates as part of the Senior Living Communities network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 11.31 total nurse hours per resident each day (2.70 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (11.31 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Saint Simons Island for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 20
Avg. residents/day: 7
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Senior Living Communities
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 115718

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$7,630–$9,450/mo (median $8,310)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,380–$5,010/mo (median $4,500)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Brunswick prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 11.31; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 2.70; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 53.1%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 1
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-05-22
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (2 citations on record — showing the latest 2). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-05-22Severity F — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2023-01-29Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy

Location

111 Renegar Way, Saint Simons Island, GA

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Common questions about Marsh's Edge

How much does Marsh's Edge cost?

Marsh's Edge does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Simons Island, GA area typically runs $7,630–$9,450 per month (median $8,310, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Marsh's Edge's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Marsh's Edge 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Marsh's Edge?

Staff provide about 11.31 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Marsh's Edge?

Marsh's Edge has 2 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Marsh's Edge have availability?

Typically 37% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Marsh's Edge offer?

Marsh's Edge in Saint Simons Island, GA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 20 beds.

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