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Candler Skilled Nursing Unit
5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 22 beds, Candler Skilled Nursing Unit serves Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1996.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 1, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 31.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 8.0 hours per resident per day (2.0 RN), above the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 30.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Chatham Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 7 | 20 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.8 | 21.4 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 8.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.4% | 52.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $4,963 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Mar 2026, 7 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×4 E ×1 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 3 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 3 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.4%, RNs 44.4%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Candler Hospital Incorporated.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Candler Health System Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/1997 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Chatham County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Health Ctr At the Marshes of Skidaway Island | Savannah | 23 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 21.7 | $9K | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Pruitthealth - Seaside | Port Wentworth | 101 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13.9 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Savannah Crossing of Journey LLC | Savannah | 107 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7.5 | — | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Pruitthealth - Savannah | Savannah | 140 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 21.4 | $5K | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Resorts At Pooler Inc | Pooler | 122 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 14.8 | $4K | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Abercorn Rehabilitation Center | Savannah | 100 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | $11K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Riverview Health & Rehab Ctr | Savannah | 284 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 9.5 | $93K | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Rosewood At Tybee Island of Journey LLC, Theabuse iconSFF Candidate | Tybee Island | 85 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 31.8 | $201K | 7 Jun 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Chatham County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Candler Skilled Nursing Unit been cited for?
7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Candler Skilled Nursing Unit been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Candler Skilled Nursing Unit compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 8.0 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Candler Skilled Nursing Unit?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include St Josephs Candler Health System Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Candler Skilled Nursing Unit last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.