Riverview Health & Rehab Center - Savannah has been around since 1961, sitting on a big property with old oak trees covered in Spanish moss and looking out over the Herb River, so people can always watch the trees or take walks outside when they want a bit of fresh air or calm, and you'll find several outdoor spots and comfortable spaces for sitting or spending time with visitors, since there are multiple dining and living rooms for family and friends. The center is operated as a non-profit and is the largest facility in Chatham County, and it's managed by Riverview Health And Rehabilitation Center, Inc. and Jordan Russell, with a connection to Purple Door, LLC, which might set some of their care standards. Here, the building offers private and semi-private rooms with nice layouts, and people can get short-term skilled care, long-term care, and intermediate care, always directed by doctors and carried out by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, with staffing at about 3.20 nurse hours per resident each day, a bit under the state's average, though nurse turnover is lower than normal.
This center tries to balance comfort, safety, and medical support, using a whole-person way of thinking, which looks at residents' bodies, minds, and spirits, and there's a big focus on dignity and privacy. Everyone gets a Care Plan that professionals keep an eye on, and the staff says compassion is central to how they work, but there have been some serious concerns over the years-inspectors have found a few infection issues and, more troubling, there've been deficiencies around administration, reporting, and protection that were labeled immediate jeopardy, though the facility hasn't been officially flagged or sanctioned by the government, though it's listed as a Special Focus Facility candidate, which means ongoing problems are being watched.
Riverview can support both short-term rehab after surgery or illness and longer stays, and the rehab program is meant to suit people recovering from injury or changes in health, with services like IV therapy, wound care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as pet therapy. Other options include hospice, palliative, or respite care to provide for people who need comfort or special attention at the end of life or when family caregivers need a break. The place keeps certified beds for 284 people total, with typical daily numbers around 144 residents, and about 190 of those beds are in private or semi-private room setups. On top of healthcare, there are regular activities and choices to try for residents who want to keep up an active lifestyle or just enjoy good company or quiet moments. Folks looking to learn more or see the building in person can arrange visits, even later in the day or on weekends, and there's a business office open on weekdays to help answer questions or guide new families in figuring out if this setting feels right for them or their loved one.
