The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Savannah, GA

Centrally located in the heart of the city, Morningside of Savannah conveniently sits near restaurants, cultural attractions and shopping. The facility offers in-house physical therapy and to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among its residents, exercise classes are held daily. Amenities include a game room, in-house beauty salon and a well-stocked library. A five-star culinary team provides delicious, nutritional chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining area.

Thrive at Skidaway offers independent and assisted living as well as memory care. Its floor plans include spacious one- and two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes and many have private patios. Thrive at Skidaway made our list because of its compassionate staff who interact with memory care patients are highly trained and NIDE certified, including the chefs and housekeeping team. Activities, such as intergenerational programs, pickleball and escorted outings to local sites and events, encourage residents to socialize and explore interests.

Located on 17 acres of landscaped grounds in historic midtown, Savannah Square boasts beautiful studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The facility offers restaurant-style dining and has partnered with celebrity chef Brad Miller who created a menu rich in seasonal and regional dishes. There's also a full-service beauty salon, clubhouse, fitness studio and library on-site, and organized activities, such as gaming tournaments and yoga classes, encourage seniors to stay physically and socially active.

Nestled in historic downtown, Habersham House offers assisted living and memory care in an elegantly decorated homelike community. With a wide array of activities, including game and movie nights, fitness classes and gardening, residents have many opportunities to enjoy time with friends and family. Amenities include restaurant-style dining, in-house beauty salon, game room and a well-stocked library. 24-hour care by their highly skilled nursing staff, physical therapy, medication management and transportation services are all inclusive.

Established in 1999, Buckingham South Assisted Living is locally owned and operated and make it easy for seniors to maintain an active lifestyle full of social activities and learning opportunities. The facility offers seven spacious floor plans for residents to choose from, and it has a fully stocked library, billiards room, craft studio and beauty salon and barbershop. Guest speakers and entertainers, ballroom dancing and off-site excursions to museums, restaurants and shows are just some of the activities offered in the community.

John-Wesley Villas of Savannah made our top 10 list because it offers some of the most luxurious retirement living conditions in the Savannah area. There's a limousine service for seniors who no longer drive. Medical professionals, including podiatrists, dietitians and dentists, make regular visits to The Villas. Personal shoppers are available upon request. Multiple exercise programs, social, recreational and spiritual activities are available each day. The facility is pet-friendly and conveniently located near hospitals, malls, restaurants, and churches. Pricing is all-inclusive, including utilities, housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry services.

Savannah Commons offers independent living, assisted living and memory care as well as respite services and gives residents the comfort and convenience of aging in place. Highly trained staff are NIDE certified and form meaningful relationships with residents, providing a homelike atmosphere. Savannah Commons has an extensive calendar of events each month available for seniors of all physical capability levels, ranging from line dancing to arts and crafts and seated yoga. Both on-site and off-site happenings are available to fulfill the social, cultural, recreational, educational and spiritual needs of its residents.

Harmony at Savannah delivers resort-style living with the safety and security of a full-service retirement community, which is why it made our list of the top 10 best facilities in Savannah. It offers independent living, assisted living and memory care with services tailored to each resident's needs. There is a 24-hour concierge service, a fitness center, pub and restaurant-style dining with a resident executive chef and dietitian. Harmony is conveniently located near the historic district of South Savannah with its many arts, dining and shopping opportunities and an extensive calendar of leisure doings held on-site daily.

The Gardens of Savannah provides a safe, secure environment for its residents while promoting an independent, active quality of life. Private and semiprivate suites are available furnished or unfurnished with private baths and step-in showers, and transportation services are available to and from medical appointments and shopping. Barber and beauty shop facilities are on-site for pampering and grooming. There's a range of hobby pastimes for seniors of various capabilities, and three meals, snacks and special dietary needs are accommodated daily.

Summer Breeze Senior Living Community is a whole-life facility with services and programs customized to each patient's needs and abilities. There's a full workout center with customized exercise programs developed by a personal trainer. Meals are served restaurant-style by a professional waiting staff and prepared by an on-site chef. With a special relationship between Summer Breeze and Savannah State University, classes taught by students and faculty are brought on-site and seniors are encouraged to share their own lifetime of knowledge.