Nancy Herrington
Apr 2025
My parents live it. STAFF IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME.<br>Love you guys.<br>Nancy H. McKibben
Magnolia Manor
2255 Frederica Rd3.7(24 ratings)· St. Simons Island average: 4.4
Part of Magnolia Manor · 9 communities · 4.1★ average
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1 / 3Quick Facts
- Transportation
- Staff drives residents to doctor visits and shopping
- Housing options
- Independent living includes standalone cottages
- Rehab services
- Skilled nursing offers short-term rehabilitation stays
What Families Think
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Magnolia Manor draws mixed reviews: many families praise the warmth and attentiveness of the staff, but a significant number of reviewers raise serious concerns about the building's condition and, in one case, the quality of clinical care. Overall it earns a 3.7 out of 5 across 25 Google reviews, reflecting this split between compassionate caregiving and facility upkeep or staffing consistency issues.
What reviewers praise
- Staff repeatedly described as friendly and caring
- Residents enjoy varied daily activities
- Transportation provided to doctor visits and shopping
- Food praised by several families
- Administration responsive to concerns
What reviewers flag
- Multiple reports describe the building as old and run-down
- Several reviewers cite cleanliness issues needing paint and carpet work
- One report of mold, roaches, and rodent traps on site
- One report of medication and feeding delays affecting resident care
- Some reviewers describe unprofessional or dismissive staff behavior
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Magnolia Manor is a senior living community in St. Simons Island, Georgia offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 24 reviews.
About Magnolia Manor
Magnolia Manor is a community offering independent living and skilled nursing and long-term care on St Simons Island, Georgia. The facility provides 24-hour staff, medication management, an emergency call system, housekeeping, dietary accommodations, restaurant-style dining, wheelchair accessibility, and gathering spaces for social activities.
Reviewers describe sharply divided experiences. Several families praise the welcoming staff, quality of meals, variety of daily activities, and attentive care. One reviewer noted that a nurse navigator found staff responsive to phone calls and clinician discussions. Others, however, report serious concerns about facility maintenance, staff conduct and responsiveness, medication and meal timing, and how complaints are handled. One reviewer wrote, "Employees were inexcusable, incompetent, unprofessional and abusive." Multiple reviewers cited staffing issues and neglect of residents' physical needs.
The community has received a 3.7 rating across 24 reviews, reflecting the mixture of positive and negative accounts.
Types of Care at Magnolia Manor
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
Activities
- Social Activities
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Magnolia Manor
3.7overall · 24 ratings combined
3.7★ on Google (24)
Billy McGlone
Dec 2024
I would like the thank Magnolia Manor of St. Simons for their care of the residents. I witnessed first hand the quality and care they give each person.
Ivy Oliver
Oct 2024
I recently had the opportunity to visit this campus and was very impressed. The staff seemed so friendly, compassionate, and created a great atmosphere for their residents.
Chealsea Cromer
Oct 2024
The St. Simons Magnolia Manor staff is so friendly and welcoming when I visit! You can tell they truly care for the residents!
Donna Fitch
May 2024
The place needs to be cleaned a good deep clean! Yes the staff very nice, but the building is old and a little paint goes a long way! Carpet and paint!
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Magnolia Manor offer?
Magnolia Manor offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Magnolia Manor located?
Magnolia Manor is located at 2255 Frederica Rd in St. Simons Island, Georgia.
What do families say about Magnolia Manor?
Magnolia Manor carries a 3.7 out of 5 rating from 24 Google reviews. Magnolia Manor draws mixed reviews: many families praise the warmth and attentiveness of the staff, but a significant number of reviewers raise serious concerns about the building's condition and, in one case, the quality of clinical care. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
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