CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 134 beds available, 26 more than the average in Chatham County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 104.5 residents during that period.
Thunderbolt Health and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of 1 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Georgia.
During the quarter, Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Chatham County, with 284 beds available. Pruitthealth - Savannah came in second place, with 140 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Thunderbolt Health and Rehabilitation has already spent a total of $109,754 in 23 fines and suffered 24 penalties.
In total, there were 10 for-profit nursing homes in Chatham County, Georgia.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1 |
| 2 | Pruitthealth - Savannah | 3 |
| 3 | Thunderbolt Health and Rehabilitation | 1 |
| 4 | Resorts at Pooler, Inc. | 2 |
| 5 | Signature Healthcare of Savannah | 1 |
| 6 | Azalealand Nursing Home | 5 |
| 7 | Abercorn Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
| 8 | Pruitthealth - Seaside | 2 |
| 9 | Oceanside Health and Rehabilitation | 2 |
| 10 | Savannah Beach Health and Rehabilitation | 1 |
| 11 | Oaks Health Center at the Marshes of Skidaway Island | 5 |
| 12 | Candler Skilled Nursing Unit | 5 |
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