Senior Apartments facilities near Savannah, GA

Local Hospitals and Health Care Providers

Access to hospitals can be a major consideration when deciding the best care option for you or your loved one. In total, there are 5 hospitals located in Savannah which offer emergency services and other healthcare. The top hospitals that service Savannah include Candler Hospital, St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah, and Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Cost of Living

The total cost of living can be the big influence in deciding which care option is the best fit for your loved one. Savannah has a sales tax of 4.00%. In terms of resources, Savannah has a cost of living index of 87.9 and a grocery price index of 91.9. These index scores are based on a spectrum where 100 is the national average and any amount lower than 100 is considered cheaper than the average amount.

Regional Climate and Weather Information

For many, weather and climate are often a major factor in deciding on a care community. Savannah has a humid subtropical type of climate. Monthly, Savannah gets about 8 inches of precipitation. The most precipitation normally occurs in August with an average of 11 inches during the month. For snowfall, Savannah gets an average of 0.20 inches of snow. During the summer months, Savannah is about 82F. The low summer temperature is approximately 71F during June. The summer high temperature is at around 92F in July. In the winter months, the temperature drops to roughly 54F. The high winter temperature will rise to around 67F in the month of December. The lowest winter temperature is about 41 F during the month of January. On average, the air quality index rating in Savannah is approximately 38.4. The average AQI conditions are rated as good. The air quality index rating is at its max score in December at around 47.0. On average, Savannah has a humidity level of about 70%. Humidity levels reach their peak in the month of August at roughly 75%.

Demographics and Values

Demographically, Savannah is 2.2% Asian, 2.6% mixed race, 54.7% black, 0.2% Native American, 4.8% Hispanic, 1.0% other or not specified, 39.1% white, and 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. In the previous presidential election, 4.5% voted for a third party candidate, 55.1% voted Democrat, and 40.4% voted Republican in Chatham county. In Savannah, 41.2% are nonbelievers. In terms of non-Christian denominations in Savannah, out of the total population 1.1% practice Judaism, 0.7% practice an Eastern religion, and 0.2% practice Islam. In terms of Christian denominations, out of the total population of Savannah 16.9% are Baptists, 13.2% practice another Christian faith, and 9.7% are Methodists. In Savannah, 9.4% of the citizens are veterans of the United States military. Savannah is considered unfriendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. In Savannah, 63.2% participate in the labor force, 24.0% live in poverty, 14.4% have some form of disability, and 6.4% consider themselves widows. The current population of Savannah is growing at a rate of 0.000%. Savannah has a population density of 544 people per square mile. In terms of crime, Savannah has 35.8 property crimes per 1000 residents and 5.0 violent crimes per 1000 residents. Out of the total city population, 47.3% are male and 52.7% are female. In Savannah, 23.5% of the population are over the age of 55, 8.9% are over the age of 60, 5.2% are over the age of 70, and 3.4% are over the age of 80. The median age of Savannah is 32 years old. In terms of education, 28.2% have a college degree, 26.1% have a high-school diploma, and 10.9% have a graduate degree.

State Information

An overview of Georgia

The state of Georgia has 151 hospitals and 251 health centers, providing care to a population of 10,626,983. Adventhealth Gordon, Wellstar Paulding Hospital, and And Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. Residents of Georgia enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 20th in the United States. In terms of personal well-being, Georgia ranks 39th in healthcare and 17th in quality of life compared to other states. In terms of resources, Georgia has a cost of living index of 91.2, a grocery index rating of 96.9, and a housing index rating of 73.8. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average.

Social demographics of the state

The median age in the state is 37, and 26% of the population is over the age of 55. In terms of religious values, 42% of Georgia's population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 12,292 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-38%, Mainline Protestant-12%, and Historically Black Protestant-17%. In Georgia there are 622 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, Georgia ranks 13th in the nation. In the most recent presidential election, 51% of Georgia residents voted Republican and 46% voted Democrat.

State-wide weather information

On average, the humidity rating for Georgia is around 71%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of August at around 75%. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of August at around 8.46 inches. On average, the state receives 4.17 inches of precipitation a month. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 79F. The average high summer temperature is around 95F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 57F in the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Georgia drops to around 47F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 70F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 24F in the month of January. The average air quality index rating in Georgia is 37.8 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of March with a rating of around 43.9 AQI. While residents of Georgia mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it's important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Georgia can include hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and and earthquakes (moderate).

Wildlife to be found in Georgia

The state of Georgia has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of flowering quince, red cedar, white hickories, and sweetgum. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the salamanders, the eastern diamondback, the bass, or the copperhead snakes. The state animal of Georgia is the north Atlantic right whale.