ABOUT GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL AT SAVANNAH
Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah (GHRS) is one of the state-operated facilities managed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. GHRS provides mental and developmental health treatment for adults through its three care units. Detox services for children and adolescents are available at affiliated locations.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The treatment at GHRS begins with psychological assessments and consultations to establish realistic goals for clients. The facility offers a variety of therapeutic activities such as arts and crafts and music. The experienced nursing staff provides round-the-clock support, while social workers assist with aftercare planning as needed.
GHRS has three separate care units to serve patients based on their specific needs. The Adult Acute Care Unit focuses on stabilization, treatment, and discharge. The Secure Care Unit caters to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The Recovery Care Unit serves individuals who require coping skills to function outside the hospital.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The interdisciplinary treatment teams at GHRS are led by psychiatrists and include psychologists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, health service technicians, social workers, and activity therapists.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
GHRS can accommodate up to 101 clients across its three separate care units for adults. The facility has received positive ratings for cleanliness, meals and nutrition, as well as accommodations and amenities.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
There are currently no reviews from former clients on Best-rehabs.com. However, other online platforms have mostly positive reviews of the care received at GHRS. On Google, the facility has an average rating of 4.1 out of five stars, based on seven reviews. Reviews on the facility’s Facebook page, which is managed by the center, give an average rating of 3.4 out of five stars.
Alumni generally praise the professionalism of the staff and coordinated treatment at GHRS. However, there are also negative reviews from alumni who criticize the support staff for being unhelpful.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Two loved ones surveyed by Best-rehabs.com gave GHRS positive ratings, specifically highlighting the facility’s holistic treatment offerings, cleanliness, and staff’s experience and training. Family participation was also rated highly. Although there were some concerns about certain staff members, both reviewers would recommend the facility to others and gave five stars for the effectiveness of the treatment.
FINANCING
According to the hospital’s website, the adult admitting unit is certified for Medicare reimbursements by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and is also certified for Medicaid.