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Marsh'S Edge

111 Renegar Way, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

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4.5

(14 reviews)

Offers Continuing Care Communities, Independent Living, Memory Care, and Assisted Living

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Reviews of Marsh'S Edge in Saint Simons Island, Georgia

4.5

(14 reviews)

    Jax Family

    5

    April 27, 2017

    I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

    Our Mother is very well cared for in the Skilled Nursing Area. We appreciate the loving care she is getting there. We have seen other nursing homes and they are not as nice as Marsh's Edge. Our Mother is very attached to many of the employees and they treat her with kindness, respect and dignity. She is always clean and they keep her room clean. She has been very happy at Marsh's Edge for several years now and it is a wonderful home! She really enjoys the food there, also! Thank you Marsh's Edge!

    Provider Response

    Hello Jax Family – Thank you for leaving a 5-Star Rating for our community, Marsh’s Edge. We’re so happy to hear that you’ve been pleased with the care that your mother has received. Our guiding principle, People First, Always isn’t just something that we say, it’s something that we do. We’re glad that your mother has such a wonderful relationship with our staff members, we enjoy going above and beyond for our members so they can live a longer, happier and healthier lifestyle. Thanks again, we’re glad your mother is with us at Marsh’s Edge.

    FreahAir

    3

    January 4, 2016

    I am a friend or relative of resident

    I am a relative of a resident in the Memory Care unit. The care has been very disappointing. We are thinking of leaving. The food in memory is usually not good. The unit is usually understaffed. The Executive Director, Roger P., just doesn't seem to know what is going on in memory. Unfortunately, Marsh's Edge is a for profit facility and the ownership just doesn't seem to care about anything but money.

    Provider Response

    At Marsh’s Edge, we take concerns regarding our members, employees and community very seriously. Our number one goal every day is to provide excellent care in a stimulating and caring environment. Our Executive Director has been made aware of your concerns and will take the necessary actions to respond accordingly. We appreciate you taking the time to address your concerns with a member of our community. While we regret your concern, we remain at your service.

    St Simons daughter

    3

    September 22, 2015

    I am a friend or relative of resident

    There is a great difference between the quality of care and food at the assisted living section versus independent living. Although this is a beautiful setting and the staff is wonderful, the housekeeping and food is horrible. My parents have lived there for 18 months. During that time there have been numerous complaints and meetings with the administration regarding the quality of food and housekeeping. This is not an isolated instance but a shared feeling amongst many of the residents. We are writing this review because nothing seems to be improving even though we are getting Assurances from administration that they will look into it. They have been promising this for 18 months. It's important for these aspects to be high-quality, this is an expensive facility in a beautiful environment but for many of the people in assisted-living mealtimes are one of the few things they look forward to or can look forward to.

    Provider Response

    At Marsh's Edge, our number one goal every day is to provide excellent care in a stimulating and caring environment while also offering high quality services. As such, we take concerns regarding our team members and services very seriously. Our Executive Director have been made aware of your continued concerns and is willing to speak with you at your earliest convenience. We appreciate you taking the time to address your concerns with a member of our community.

    One-year current Independent living resident

    4

    April 27, 2015

    I am/was a resident of this facility

    The physical facilities and grounds are beautiful. The cottages and apartments are spacious and very nice. The staff is caring and, within the constraints of not enough staff, most are very helpful and dedicated to doing a good job. In my opinion, the food is very bad. In my experience, the quality of the housekeeping is very bad.

    Hal Hughes

    5

    February 11, 2015

    I visited this facility

    I came to Marsh’s Edge the first day of July 2013. There were two things that factored heavily in my decision. First and most importantly, I was able to be close to my daughter and son-in-law who are retired on Sea Island (an adjacent coastal island). The second reason was that my daughter and her husband wanted me to be closer if anything should happen and I needed further assistance. I had been living in Kentucky at the time. In retrospect I could not have made a better decision. After looking at several communities in Kentucky, the coastal living provided here seemed to be a more pleasant environment than city retirement. There is always something to do be it on-site or off-campus. We attend many concerts, lunches and dinners at local restaurants, and enjoy site-seeing. In addition, there is a full social and wellness calendar so you can be as involved as you like. Everybody here is very friendly. I will also add that it was important to me that I could stay here throughout my retirement. If health issues ever arose, I have on-site options of skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living. They also have rehabilitation. I encourage those looking for retirement to be sure of the community and its services from rehabilitation, dining, upkeep, etc.

    Christine Franklin

    4

    February 11, 2015

    I am/was a resident of this facility

    My husband and I are residents of Marsh’s Edge for two reasons: 1) Our children live in the Northeast. We preferred to live in the South and decided we had better find a place that suited us before they had to make the selection for us. Marsh’s Edge had the right combination that encouraged us to move while we were “young!” 2) The concept of “The Weller Life” appealed to us. We find that the various aspects of wellness that are important as we age are integrated into our options for living here at Marsh’s Edge. We can enjoy the indoor pool, exercise programs, poker, ping pong, putting, a monthly men’s prayer breakfast, bridge, rummikub, excursions to historic and culinary sites on St. Simon’s Island and beyond, transportation to the Coastal Symphony of Georgia, markets, banks, lectures by local experts on local history and nutrition. Our new neighbors bring interesting backgrounds- not all have retired yet. Now in our second year here, we are happy to call this special community, “Home!”

    allitrosten

    5

    February 11, 2015

    I am/was a resident of this facility

    I came down to visit on the advice of my brother. I grew up here and had been living in Atlanta. I came down on a rainy day and grabbed brochures thinking it would be too expensive. I didn’t really think about it. I felt as though I was going kind of stale. I was ready to downsize. I have the largest porch as I grow a lot of flowers. It is like if someone gets sick and isn’t at dinner, there is a void. There is so much to do. You do not have to do everything or anything but you have so many options. I came down for one visit and then I came down a second time. That sold me. We had our children and our careers. We really only had things. That is simply stuff. Here you have friends and plenty of social events. The retreat is here. They treat you like an angel here. You are family. The ambiance is joyful. The people are from all backgrounds and very interesting. You grow through meeting new members and staff. Everyone goes out of their way to make you feel at home. I am very glad to be here. You never feel lonely. That is so important as you age. Here, you are noticed and loved every day. Love emanates from every corner of this place.

    Drjean0001

    5

    February 11, 2015

    I am/was a resident of this facility

    My husband and I moved here in October. We were looking for a place that should we have a problem, we would have immediate help. We were looking for independent living so that we could take care of ourselves and have any care that we might need. Over the years, I had looked at a few places. We wanted to stay in this general area. This is a vacation spot for my family and my husband’s family actually lives here. We explored communities nearby and liked this immensely more than anything we saw. We could see friendliness from every front, safety and good healthcare. You do not truly know about a community until you live here, but we have been impressed since moving in. We also enjoyed the RAC which is group of residents that meets regularly with the executives for an exchange of ideas. The first thing I did was get involved with the Wellness Program from aquatic exercises and aerobic ones including sit and stretch. I have noticed a marked change in my health as my endurance has improved. The classes are spaced throughout the day. You can come down whenever you want. You can easily find your neighbors enjoying the same thing you are. I would encourage anyone looking for a retirement community to enjoy a meal. My husband and I did this with Marsh’s Edge as we did not want to move in without knowing if the food was good. You also get to meet the members. The chef here is very good and we have since moved in.

    jmdouglass

    5

    February 11, 2015

    I am/was a resident of this facility

    I wasn’t really searching for a retirement community. My husband and I had been living on St. Simons Island since 1980. My husband had passed a few years ago and I was looking to downsize. I started to look at smaller homes. On a whim, I decided to check out Marsh’s Edge. I had always known that it existed. I came especially at the cottages and actually fell in love with the villas. What appealed was that a lot of the effort in the home was concerned with yard maintenance and upkeep. When I came here and visited, it felt right. If I had the opportunity to move back to my 4,000 sq. ft. home, I wouldn’t. Here all the bills are taken care of and maintenance is a phone call away. I find that I do not write as many checks. I love the smaller space. Almost all of the villas have a water view and a porch. It is just a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. I had a fear that when I moved in I would have trouble meeting people. The people here are wonderful and go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. The total care provided here is really reassuring to my children and also to me. If I have health concerns, I know that I will be taken care of. My children when they visit are able to stay in the guest villa. The staff goes out of their way to meet your needs and they do so with a smile. I am involved with the wellness program. I enjoy the exercise classes and the pool. I enjoy the variety of classes. I also take part in the nutrition class. The putting green is wonderful. I also participated in the on-site physical therapy and was impressed by their knowledge and skill. I am continuing to improve after my injury. At the end of the day, I skipped the small house altogether. My friends were worried that I would feel out of place. I have always felt at home. There are members who are older in age only as they lead active lives. I recently learned to play rummikub. There is always something going on.

    Bron18

    5

    February 11, 2015

    I am/was a resident of this facility

    We have been living at Marsh’s Edge for 5 months. We had been living in Florida and longed to be closer to our children. They lived in South Carolina. Marsh’s Edge was perfectly situated as it was about hallway from our children and my mother in Florida. We looked at several communities in South Carolina and Florida. The island and community atmosphere really set this community apart. We enjoy golf, fishing, bingo, ping pong and the pool. The aquatic exercise program has done us a ton of good. You can be a part of the wellness program, bridge, rummikub, etc. It is a peace of mind to know that there is always some one here. The staff and the people here are unbelievable. Our advice is to make the move as soon as you can. It is truly important to feel a sense of community. I encourage you to visit during the week. There are so many activities going on. I also encourage visiting the community multiple times. We first visited on a weekend and we saw gentlemen playing ping pong. It instantly felt like home. You get to know everyone very quickly. It is family here. The healthcare options here were a huge factor. It is nice to know that it is there if you need it.

    rhahnfeld

    5

    February 11, 2015

    I am/was a resident of this facility

    I moved to Marsh’s Edge a little over a year ago. Ever since my wife died, I started thinking about a senior living community. My daughter loves St. Simons Island and she and her husband plan to retire here this year. I developed a serious health problem shortly before moving here, and it got worse after I moved in. With the help of the residents and the wonderful wellness people, I was referred to excellent medical help. The help and exercise programs here at Marsh’s Edge have resulted in a real improvement in my life both medically and emotionally. Summed up, if you look up “satisfied Client” in the dictionary, you will see my smiling face. The residents and staff, and service people are outstanding, and I am a happy camper.

    Martin10

    5

    November 20, 2013

    I visited this facility

    I live in St. Simons Island and so I'm familiar with Marsh's Edge. I visited this one and another facility. Marsh's Edge is much nicer physically and more expensive than the other facility. I also like the idea of their rooms being inside, so you could wheel a scooter and just scoot there inside without having to go at any place outside the building. Its cleanliness was very good. Also their amenities are much better than the other facility I visited. They did have activities but I didn't really look into them because I'm not really that interested. If they could improve on something, they could improve on their price. Like I said, it is expensive.

    rsweeney1

    4

    February 28, 2012

    I am a friend or relative of a resident

    The staff is super nice, and they always treat my grams right! It isn't awkward to visit, and the facility is super clean and nice. They have full amenities and I would recommend this to anyone.

    anonymousll

    5

    June 30, 2011

    I visited this facility

    It was sad to think of my beloved great-aunt moving to an assisted living facility. Now I realize that Marsh's Edge has really given her back the life that she loved. Aunt Louisa never liked asking her family and friends for the daily help that she needed once she was in her late 70s. She felt as though she were being an inconvenience and that others would start refusing to let her enjoy her freedom. The perfect compromise was reached when she discovered the assisted living community at Marsh's Edge. The property borders a beautiful, scenic marsh on St. Simon's Island in Georgia and there are gardens and walkways that can be explored. Indoors the rooms are open, spacious and very tastefully decorated. There is a "˜resort' atmosphere that makes you feel as though you are enjoying a seaside vacation. With a clubhouse, fitness center and heated pool it is easy to see that the members of this community live an active lifestyle. The wellness program here has even received multiple honors for being one of the best in the US. The staff considers health, fitness and independent living to be the cornerstones of a happy life and my aunt is in full agreement with these principles. We have had the pleasure of visiting Marsh's Edge on three separate occasions. Each time we have noted that the facilities and ground are well maintained and the staff is courteous and friendly. Our aunt is delighted with the apartment and the personalized care at this senior facility and this makes us happy as well.

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    Services and Amenities of Marsh'S Edge in Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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    • All Inclusive Rent
    • Entry Fee

    Room and housing options

    • 1-bedroom apartments
    • 2-bedroom apartments
    • 3-bedroom apartments

    General

    • Resident Capacity: 20
    • Respite Care
    • Minimum Age: 55

    About Marsh'S Edge in Saint Simons Island, Georgia

    St. Simons Premier Continuing Care Retirement Community

    Experience luxury senior living at Marsh’s Edge of St. Simons Island, Georgia. Members of our community enjoy premier accommodations, robust social programming, restaurant-style fine dining, industry-leading care services, and an award-winning wellness program. Most importantly, our community is built for our Members, and everything we do is geared toward helping them live Longer, Healthier, Happier lives.

    As a continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, Marsh’s Edge takes care of our Members throughout the entire journey of aging. Our living options include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. We also offer Short-Term Rehab Services on site. This means that unlike other communities, our Members never have to worry about moving again. They will be taken care of no matter how their needs change.

    Our Senior Living Options

    Independent Living: Independent Living is designed for seniors who benefit from a maintenance-free lifestyle but need little to no outside assistance. Our Independent Living community offers both cottage homes and villa apartments.

    Assisted Living: Assisted Living provides Members assistance with the activities of daily living (ADLs) in an environment geared toward maximizing their independence. Our Members receive personalized care based on their individual needs and goals.

    Memory Care: Memory Care offers specialized support for Members with Alzheimer’s and dementia. At our community, every caregiver is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. We focus on helping our Members live a high quality of life and meet them where they’re at both physically and mentally.

    Skilled Nursing: Skilled Nursing provides Members with person-centered support from a team of top-tier medical professionals. We offer around-the-clock care and monitoring, as well as uncompromising attention to Member needs, in an elegant environment.

    Short-Term Rehab: Short-Term Rehab offers Members extraordinary results in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Our partnership with Genesis Rehab Services allows us to achieve outcomes that exceed the national average.

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