Reviews ( 60 )
Reviews ( 60 )
Some weeks ago I left a 5 star review. But I also commented on the status during the hurricane. I want to apologize for making that comment. I should have said that I was unhappy with city services, I did not mean Buckingham. My family loves what Buckingham has given to my MIL. She is so happy there and is very involved in activities and making friends. The care she receives from EVERYONE is phenomenal. I realize now that Rita made every possible effort to keep her residents safe and well cared for. Rita, the Director, is very hands on and cares so deeply.I'm so sorry Rita, for hurting you, I wish I had used my words better. Please accept my apology. Thank you for loving my MIL and being so patient. May God bless you always. Rhonda
30 Oct 2024
05 Sep 2024
My mom moved in October 2022 and loved it at Buckingham South. The facility is clean and there are so many activities for the residents. I am so glad I found such a great place for her. All the staff were very attentive to her. Thanks Rita and Buckingham South for taking such good care of my mom.
06 Jul 2024
Our Mom, Sarah, lived in her Buckingham residence for 8 years. When she arrived in 2016, she and our family were grappling with her advancing Dementia and the prospect of long-term care. We chose Buckingham South after talking with others and after visiting over a dozen residences in the Savannah community. Once we selected Buckingham, we knew we had made the right choice. Mom was greeted with loving care, inclusivity, and a positive outlook. We were told that even as her needs grew, she would be allowed to stay at Buckingham for the rest of her life. One of the reasons Buckingham was so appealing to us is because it is a family-run business. It was founded by Rita Slatus over 25 years ago – and is still run by Rita with the involvement of almost her entire family. My Mom was blessed with a long, happy, healthy life of 96 years. My family attributes a great deal of the credit to the staff at Buckingham South. One of the most brilliant and endearing things that sets Buckingham apart is their philosophy about Dementia. They have no locked ward hidden away for residents with Dementia or Alzheimer’s. These residents are included and encouraged to join activities and social gatherings with everyone else. Mom loved her community at Buckingham, and we cherish the special bonds formed there with her caregivers and the residents. I’m certain the last few years of her life would not have been as rich with love and laughter without these wonderful people. Collectively, they inspired a treasure trove of experiences and memories. The staff facilitated her care with such devotion and love, and the many thoughtful residents embraced Mom in the sweetest friendships. Everyone there played a role in ensuring her well-being. The staff treated Mom with great affection and respect, affording her a happy and secure life, which she was able to lead in peace with dignity. We had an unshakeable peace of mind with Mom living at Buckingham. We knew that she had a “village” taking care of her. The caregivers, residents, dining room staff, med techs and Rita and her family, all helped make Mom’s last years on this earth rich with meaning and joyfulness. We are eternally grateful to everyone at Buckingham South.
06 Jun 2024
My mom moved here August 2023 and she loves it. Her care is excellent and she enjoys the activities and the food. The staff is wonderful and caring. This is a wonderful place for mom and I’m glad she is here.
17 Mar 2024
My family made a big leap when we moved my mother down to Savannah ahead of our move here and settled her into Buckingham South. We knew we would still be four hours away from mom until we were able to make our full move to the area. After being her sole caregivers for almost a decade, we knew we had to chose the facility wisely and feel confident they would provide mom with the personal attention and consideration. for her as an individual she needed. Buckingham South exceeded our expectations. Family is everything at Buckingham South and it's not an exaggeration when they say they treat your family like their family. I always felt like I could reach someone to talk about mom and they would know her personally. I always felt that the staff was super familiar with my mother. Her needs, her personality, her fears, likes and dislikes. I felt communicated with, listened to, and that we were always working together to best serve my mother's needs. My mother was a tough cookie, she was someone who was reluctant to trust and had many fears as she aged and became more frail. The staff at Buckingham South was able to reach my mom and make her smile, get her to participate in art classes, make friends and trust people. We lost my mother recently and I know with my whole heart that we placed her in the perfect place for the final year of her life. She was loved there. I am grateful that her final days were spent with the family at Buckingham South.
01 Feb 2024
We were very fortunate to have my parents as residents of Buckingham South. They received high-quality care with compassion at all times. Rita and her staff's expertise helped my parents and family immensely.
25 Jan 2024
I was at Buckingham for two weeks respite care and cannot say enough about the welcome I received from Rita and her family. The ongoing care from all the staff was wonderful. I was nervous initially as I am severely disabled from strokes and this was my first assisted living experience but all my fears were laid to rest by the care I received. I will go back with a smile on my face. John Willard
29 Nov 2023
I am writing this review of Buckingham South after their recent care of my wife who died October 4. Buckingham South provided an extraordinary care experience that was beyond what our family would have ever expected. I have a 40-year history as an owner/operator in the home care and assisted living industry, so I can write with some authority about the commitment and the dedication of Rita Slatus, her family and the staff to give the best care possible. My family and I tried to care for my wife Laura Lynn at home for many months before bringing her to Buckingham South. With all of our experience, we believed that home was the best place for her. As her condition worsened, we realized that we were not able to give her the full care she needed. Within a few days of Laura Lynn moving to Buckingham, it was evident to all of us that her care was nearly perfectly coordinated and managed. I wish that we had moved her there sooner. The love and care she received from the staff exceeded all expectation. Our family visited my wife often at Buckingham, and we saw that the other residents were also happy to be there. Of all of the facilities I have seen, none compares to the Buckingham experience, and I will always in the future refer Rita, her daughter Sabrina and Buckingham South to any person who needs care for themselves or a family member. Savannah is lucky to have Buckingham South. I wish every community in Georgia could have a Buckingham…..Martin Miller
12 Oct 2023
Once my mother in law knew her health was on the decline she did a ton of research to figure out where she wanted to spend her days in hospice. When it was time to move into Buckingham South they welcomed her, made her feel comfortable, adjusted her room to her liking and did what they could to make her comfortable for the final month of her life. She couldn't take advantage of the activities or community due to her condition, but they brought her food, stopped in the room, helped her with her basic needs and medications. Things got more difficult as she progressed but the staff was very familiar with the challenges of this phase of life. Though it was so hard for me to experience, their ease and confidence helped keep me calm. When the time came for her to pass they sat by her side and held her hand. Rita and her team were exactly what my mother in law needed and I am so grateful for the care and love they shared with her during this hard transition. While there, my mother in law kept saying she has a "golden cloud" shining down on her and she couldn't be more please with her choice to be at Buckingham. Isn't that wonderful? I am so glad. Thank you Buckingham South.
17 Sep 2023
My mother was at Buckingham for very close to 6 years. She died recently at 100 years of age. She readily admitted that if she had not been at Buckingham she would have died 5 years earlier. The people at Buckingham are very caring and were attentive to all my mother’s needs. Mom enjoyed the friendly staff and the other residents. Mom was very social, and Buckingham provided her a busy and stimulating environment. Buckingham was also very welcoming to Mom’s 2 cats.
16 Sep 2023
The staff of Buckingham have gone above and beyond, supporting our family member through a challenging time and treating our whole family, like family, bringing all of us comfort and a peaceful state of mind. They demonstrate skill, patience, respect, consistency, compassionate understanding, and spiritual generosity. 🙏
06 Aug 2023
My mother moved into Buckingham seven months ago. The care she has received at Buckingham has increased her health and well being, and helped her adjust to life outside of her home of 50 years. In addition, the month she moved in also was the month her husband of 63 years passed away. The care and concern they shared through her grieving, and continued support of her has made a huge difference to her and her family. Some areas that amaze me, the focus on activities for the residents. The engagement of the residents together as a community and family. I also am impressed that the management of Buckingham conducts a regular community meeting to understand resident request and requirements. Thank you to you all!
19 Jun 2023
My mother lived at Buckingham South for five years and my father for two (they both passed while living there). From the time my parents moved in they felt like Buckingham was their home. During their years there, they formed great friendships, had active social lives, and truly enjoyed the daily activities. As a family, we always felt confident they were being well cared for. Rita and her staff are some of the most wonderful and kind people I have met. In my mother’s last year, her hallway caregiver, Mel, was practically a family member. Rita, her family, and the entire staff there have created an environment where my parents found happiness, comfort, and peace. We will always be grateful for Buckingham South.
25 May 2023
I moved my mother down from WV in 2018 after her cognitive status declined and she could no longer live independently. We first had her at Rivers Edge Independent living with a sitter during the days. She began wondering at night so we moved her to the Oaks on Skidaway. She was at Rivers Edge for 2.5 years and only the Oaks for 3 miserable months. We could not sleep thinking she would be neglected there another day. In November of 2020 we moved mother to Buckingham South after touring almost every assisted living in Savannah. I am an Oncology Nurse Practitioner and my husband is a physician so we are not naive to care issues. From the first time I met Rita Slatus and her family, I knew mother was in good hands. She has been treated well by everyone from housekeeping to meal service to activities. They truly get to know patients as individuals in a way that a corporate run facility can not. We are very secure in our decision to have mother here because I come at all hours and often find staff chatting with my mom and spending that extra time with her that makes all the difference. I would recommend Buckingham South and Rita to anyone looking for a refuge from cold corporate senior care. Jennifer Davis
02 Apr 2023
Our 93-year-old mother was devastated when her doctor said she needed to move to an assisted living facility. Finding a place Mom liked was difficult and she was extremely depressed, anxious and didn’t smile for weeks. But as soon as Mom walked through the front doors of Buckingham South and met Rita, the owner, and Ruby, the therapy dog, her face lit up with a huge smile. Buckingham South is a premier assisted living facility where the staff understands the needs of their residents. Rita, Sabrina, and the rest of the staff made certain mother’s transition to assisted living was welcoming and seamless. Mom feels loved and is once again vibrant and happy. She smiles, enjoys meeting new people, attending the activities and raves about the delicious meals in the Dining Room. The staff knows where she is at all times and checks on her regularly making certain she safe and happy. They notify her of the upcoming activities and ensures she doesn’t miss a meal. Mom loves Buckingham South and now realizes how isolated she was living in her house. She calls Buckingham South her new “home”.
10 Feb 2023
My family moved my uncle down from NY in the beginning of Covid in 2020. We were so very lucky to find out about Buckingham South and to learn that there was an available room. Thomas received excellent care from the nurses and caregivers, and Rita does an amazing job coordinating the whole facility. Thomas was always treated well and we are so glad that he was able to stay at Buckingham through all of his stages, even hospice at the end. I would recommend Buckingham South to all friends and family. Thanks to everyone there for taking such good care of Thomas!
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29 Sep 2022
My husband was a resident at Buckingham South for a short time and had several health issues. When he arrived he immediately felt like part of the family there. Others have said this, and it's true: Buckingham South has the feeling of home. Every detail of care is addressed and handled with warmth which comes from sincere concern. Many thanks to Rita and her wonderful staff.
08 Sep 2022
My brother was recently accepted at Buckingham south with level 5 care. In the two months he’s been there, he’s received the best care imaginable. Rita has fostered an environment of loving care and commitment to all the residents. The activities are amazing and fun Which enhance the overall positive atmosphere for all of the residents. My brother is not a very social person, but they have brought him out in ways. I never imagined Buckingham South is truly the Cadillac of assisted living
06 Feb 2025