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Senior Independent Living in Savannah, Georgia

Style your life any way you want.

Home is more than four walls and a roof. Home is where you live, surrounded by the people you care about. It’s how you express your personality. It’s your home base for everything you do. When you choose senior independent living at The Marshes of Skidaway Island near Savannah, our maintenance and housekeeping staff manages all the upkeep. This frees you to spend more time with the people you love, doing the things you enjoy.

We offer three residential options for our independent living residents: cottages, townhomes and apartment villas. Our cottages and townhomes are available in seven different floor plans in a neighborhood setting surrounding a beautifully landscaped park. You can also choose from five different apartment villa floor plans. Plus, The Island Club, The Palmetto Club and a full calendar of activities are always available to you.

View our seven cottage and townhome floor plans.

View our five apartment villa floor plans.

All our independent living residences feature:

  • Private balconies or decks
  • Covered parking or private garages
  • Fully equipped kitchens with full-sized appliances
  • Walk-in closets
  • Emergency call system
  • Washer and dryer connections in cottages and townhomes (washers and dryers are provided in the apartment villas)

Retirement community amenities:

The Island Club

  • Two dining venues, including a casual bistro, each with a unique ambiance
  • Cocktail lounge
  • Private dining room
  • Card and game rooms
  • Library
  • Community life suite with computer access for residents
  • Ballroom for performances, dances and large meetings
  • Copy and fax services available at the Concierge desk

The Palmetto Club

  • Indoor heated pool
  • Fully equipped exercise room with lockers and showers
  • Hobby areas for woodworking
  • Greenhouse

Independent Living Frequently Asked Questions

Independent living communities are designed for adults age 62 and over who want the conveniences of community life without the burdens of home maintenance. Some communities, like The Marshes of Skidaway Island, offer an enriched lifestyle with recreational, social and educational opportunities, while others provide senior housing and only a minimal number of services and amenities.

The Marshes of Skidaway Island boasts an elegant clubhouse, The Island Club. It features three restaurant-style dining rooms, The Bistro for casual dining, a well-stocked library, a spacious ballroom, private dining room, and card and game rooms. There’s also the popular Island Club Lounge with a veranda overlooking the marsh. The Palmetto Club includes an indoor heated pool, hot tub, well-equipped exercise area, woodworking shop and greenhouse.

We encourage residents to participate in our community resident committees — special committees focused on different aspects of community life. Residents are able to actively participate in decisions regarding social programing, food and beverage, communications, endowment, health & wellness and more.

Schedule a personal appointment to get a feel for our active and innovative independent living lifestyle by filling out the form on this page.