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Assisted living in St. Simons Island, GA

2 state-licensed assisted living communities, with license, capacity and memory care certification details from state licensing records.

Assisted living communities
2
in St. Simons Island
Licensed capacity
152
across all 2
Within 25 miles
5
of the center of St. Simons Island
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Marsh's Edge

Licensed· Georgia DCH
136 Marshs Edge Ln, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Capacity32
1.1 mi from city center
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Source: Georgia DCH, HFR Facility Finder (GaMap2Care) - Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities (owner browser export, Oct 17, 2026), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of St. Simons Island (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near St. Simons Island

Counting neighboring towns, there are 5 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of St. Simons Island, 3 more than in St. Simons Island itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside St. Simons Island

See all 5 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Assisted living in St. Simons Island at a glance

St. Simons Island has 2 assisted living communities in our directory, drawn from Georgia DCH records.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How assisted living is regulated in Georgia

In Georgia, the Georgia Department of Community Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the assisted living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Georgia Department of Community Health about a licensed community, or the Georgia long-term care ombudsman at (404) 657-53272.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for assisted living in Georgia

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Georgia Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Georgia Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (404-656-2300).7
Medicare counseling
Georgia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-866-552-4464.8

Local resources

Local help for families in St. Simons Island

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Glynn County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Glynn County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (404) 657-5327

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Georgia Adult Protective Services

    888-774-0152

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program8

    1-866-552-4464

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs7

    404-656-2300

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Georgia Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Georgia.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about assisted living in St. Simons Island

How many assisted living communities are in St. Simons Island, GA?

WeFoundCare lists 2 assisted living communities in St. Simons Island, GA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of St. Simons Island there are 5.

How many residents can assisted living communities in St. Simons Island serve?

2 of the 2 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 152 residents.

Who licenses assisted living in Georgia?

The Georgia Department of Community Health licenses assisted living in Georgia. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in St. Simons Island?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Glynn County, call (404) 657-5327. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Georgia Adult Protective Services at 888-774-0152.

Are there assisted living communities near St. Simons Island?

Nearby cities with listings include St. Simons (1, 1.8 mi), Brunswick (2, 7.1 mi), Townsend (1, 22.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in St. Simons Island

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Georgia DCH (HFR Facility Finder (GaMap2Care) - Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities (owner browser export, Oct 17, 2026)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of St. Simons Island (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division: HFR Facility Finder (GaMap2Care) - Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities (owner browser export, Oct 17, 2026). forms.dch.georgia.gov/HFR Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.