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Marsh's Edge in Saint Simons Island, GA

Marsh's Edge is an assisted living community in Saint Simons Island, GA.

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Marsh's Edge in Saint Simons Island, GA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living and dining area with elegant furnishings and decor.

  • Outdoors

    Charming lakeside houses surrounded by trees and reflected in the water under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Decor

    A well-lit living room featuring a stylish sofa with decorative pillows and a glass coffee table.

  • Living Room

    A spacious open-plan living and dining room with hardwood floors, featuring a prominent chandelier and French doors leading outside.

  • Architecture

    An inviting indoor swimming pool with wooden beam architecture and large windows.

  • Trees

    A serene park with benches overlooking a tranquil lake, surrounded by trees and illuminated by sunlight.

  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring classic decor and bright lighting.

  • Landscaping

    A two-story residential house with screened porches, surrounded by palm trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances, featuring a dishwasher, oven, microwave, wooden flooring, and a striped rug.

  • Lighting

    A cozy lobby area with seating and elegant decor.

  • Bathroom

    A modern bathroom featuring a sink, toilet, and spacious shower area.

  • Television

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a television.

  • Chandelier

    An elegant restaurant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, decorated with chandeliers.

  • Outdoor Seating

    A peaceful balcony scene with a table and plant overlooking a lake and residential buildings.

136 Marsh's Edge Lane, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

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4.9 from 39 reviews
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Overall Review of Marsh's Edge

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Care covers multiple levels

Residents describe care that spans more than one level as needs change.

Several reviews describe support across different stages of care, including independent living plus higher levels when needed. One resident specifically references nursing care in a medical center called The Retreat, and another describes rehab after a fall with support from nurses, CNAs, and the rehab department. Reviews also mention comfort in knowing medical help would be available if needed, and that resources exist for multiple levels of care.

common 33 reviews mention this

Staff are kind and attentive

Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, attentive, and respectful.

Across reviews, residents and families emphasize how much the team focuses on care and daily support. Multiple comments highlight staff being responsive, treating people with kindness and respect, and going the extra mile. Care experiences also extend beyond daily assistance, including nursing and rehab support described by someone who came to the community for recovery.

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities keep days full

Residents describe a steady mix of activities and social events.

Reviews mention that residents have plenty to do, from scheduled daily activities to resident-run options. Families also describe the community helping build friendships and offering experiences that residents enjoy, including physical and mental engagement. A few reviewers specifically call out well-planned social events and how activities were adjusted to keep residents connected during the pandemic.

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Dining is a frequent bright spot

Meals and dining options are often described as a standout part of life here.

Several reviews describe the dining room and chefs preparing meals with multiple choices, and one reviewer says the food is excellent. Others mention overall good food while noting occasional preferences, like wanting a wider evening menu. There’s also a description of dining experiences during an evacuation event, including buffet-style meals at another location, which underscores that food service is actively handled during transitions.

  • A cozy living and dining area with elegant furnishings and decor.
  • A spacious open-plan living and dining room with hardwood floors, featuring a prominent chandelier and French doors leading outside.
  • An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring classic decor and bright lighting.
common 5 reviews mention this

Grounds and apartments feel well kept

Residents commonly describe the community as clean, attractive, and well maintained.

Multiple reviews highlight comfortable surroundings, well-kept grounds, and a campus that looks fresh and maintained. Families also describe spacious apartments and an environment that feels welcoming from the moment you arrive. One reviewer specifically notes the landscaping and overall beauty as part of the first impression.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Housekeeping and some food items

A couple of reviews mention gaps with housekeeping and specific food preferences.

One reviewer says housekeeping needs upgrading while noting it’s being addressed. Another review mentions occasional complaints about particular food items even though they generally rate the food as good, including preferences like how certain vegetables are prepared.

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Features

Housing

  • 192 resident community capacity 192 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Glynco Jetport (5 miles away) Glynco Jetport (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Christ Church Frederica (0.5 miles)
  • First African Baptist Church (0.6 miles)
  • St Simons Community Church (3.4 miles)
  • St William Catholic Church (4.1 miles)
  • First Free Will Baptist Church (4.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Brogen's North (2.5 miles)
  • La Plancha (2.6 miles)
  • Zaxby's (2.8 miles)
  • V Pizza (2.9 miles)
  • Certified Burgers & Beverage (3 miles)
  • Tavola (3.6 miles)
  • Cargo Portside Grill (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • American Eyecare Centers (2.6 miles)
  • Coastal Oral Surgery (2.9 miles)
  • Golden Isles Center for Plastic Surgery (4.1 miles)
  • St Simons Pediatrics (4.2 miles)
  • Lily Obstetrics And Gy (4.2 miles)
  • Renue Plastic Surgery (4.2 miles)
  • Margaret Margaret Carter Carter MD (4.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (4.7 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
  • Altama Discount Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
  • Feeling Great (6.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Island Cinemas (2.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Platform (4.3 miles)
  • Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) (5.4 miles)

Parks

  • Gascoigne Park (4.3 miles)
  • Mallory Park (5.9 miles)
  • St Simons Village Park (6.3 miles)
  • Country Walk Poa (6.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Wake Up Coffee Company (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Palm Coast Coffee (6.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Southeast Georgia Health System (6.5 miles)
  • ARC of Georgia (6.8 miles)

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