Nursing HomeMedicaid Needs closer review

Thunderbolt Care Center LLC

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

3223 Falligant Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404|134 beds|Licensed & active

1/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Google rating

4.6/5

based on 7 Google reviews

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Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
Low health inspection rating (1/5 stars)
3 Medicare penalties on record
Above-median findings in the latest survey (28 vs median 5)

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Medicare Special Focus status indicates a history of serious quality problems and heightened oversight. Review the latest inspection records, ask what corrective actions remain open, and visit in person before deciding.

Google Reviews

7 public Google reviews available

[MISMATCH] Reviews describe a senior center

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the recent focus on improving health inspection outcomes, what specific steps is the facility taking to enhance the quality of care for residents?
2With 28 recent state violations on record, could you walk me through the corrective action plan you have implemented to ensure these issues do not recur?
3How does your team ensure consistent, high-quality medical oversight and timely response to health changes, especially given the current CMS health inspection rating?
4What specific activities and social engagement programs are currently in place to ensure residents feel active and connected throughout the week?
5How do you communicate with families regarding changes in a resident's health status or any updates to the facility's safety protocols?
6What measures are in place to ensure that staff training is effectively addressing the areas identified in recent state inspections?

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Source: 7 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Latest standard survey · Medicare public data

28findings in latest survey

3penalties

Latest survey: 28 · well above GA avg (6.1)

$292,548 in fines

Thunderbolt Care Center has a concerning pattern with numerous family complaints triggering 44 of 84 total deficiencies across recent surveys. The facility repeatedly struggles with care planning, nursing staffing requirements, and safety issues, with some recent problems remaining uncorrected including nursing coverage and fire safety systems. While most older issues show correction dates, the high volume of complaint-driven deficiencies suggests ongoing care quality concerns that families should investigate thoroughly before choosing this facility.

Detailed survey citations are not available in this profile. The count above reflects the latest published survey field when available.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Thunderbolt Care Center LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Peach Health Group

Chain Size

10 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 6 of 10 (Lowest rating)

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

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(912) 691-2512

thunderboltga.org

3223 Falligant Avenue

Savannah, GA 31404

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References & Resources

Medicare Care Compare

Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data

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Google Reviews

7 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

Visit thunderboltga.org

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