St Joseph’s Transitional Care Unit in Savannah operates as a skilled nursing facility designed for short-term or longer rehabilitative stays. Registered nurses and licensed therapists deliver 24-hour clinical oversight, wound management, medication administration, and post-surgical care that help residents move from hospital to home or to a lower level of care. On-site physical therapy services are available seven days a week to maximize mobility and strength, and the pulmonary rehabilitation program supports residents who need focused respiratory recovery.

The unit is equipped to supervise residents who wander during the day or night and has safety protocols for elopement risk. Staff members are trained to de-escalate combative or other behavioral issues and to monitor individuals who remain awake overnight. Oxygen therapy is managed on site, and care teams accept adults under 60 who need skilled nursing. Diabetic residents receive care that matches physician orders, whether that involves oral medications, scheduled injections, or sliding-scale insulin. A mental wellness program offers counseling and monitoring for mood or cognitive challenges, and ongoing physical therapy helps maintain progress after acute rehabilitation goals are met.

Rooms are set up to feel familiar while meeting clinical requirements. Depending on the specific unit and room type, features may include a private bathroom, in-room phone, and a small kitchenette suitable for light meal preparation. Routine housekeeping keeps spaces orderly, and secure outdoor areas give residents the option to spend time outside under staff supervision. Not every accommodation contains all listed features, so families should review room layouts during a tour.

Dining follows a set menu planned by dietitians to align with medical needs such as diabetes or cardiac restrictions. Meals are served in the main dining room, with a private dining room available when residents prefer a quieter setting or wish to eat with visiting family members. Consistent meal times help regulate blood glucose levels, and nursing staff coordinate with dietary services to adjust portions or textures as required.

Residents have access to an activity center that hosts scheduled recreation, therapy exercises, and social events aimed at maintaining engagement during recovery. A combined library and computer lounge offers a place to read, go online, or video chat with family, giving residents additional ways to stay connected and occupied between therapy sessions.