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HomeGeorgiaCandler Skilled Nursing Unit

Candler Skilled Nursing Unit

5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 314059128196262
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
22
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 22 certified beds with an average of 20.1 residents per day (91% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 1 deficiencies (inspected Mar 7, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 8.14 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 28.8%

Candler Skilled Nursing Unit is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Savannah, Georgia with 22 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored above average compared to Georgia facilities.

Beds
22
Avg Residents/Day
20.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Aug 6, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Chatham
Last Inspection
Mar 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
19.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (5)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 25, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.70 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN3.91 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.52 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing8.14 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total8.16 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.23 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.8%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ST JOSEPHS CANDLER HEALTH SYSTEM INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 1997
DANELLO, SHERRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 1997
PANZITTA, LEONARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 1997
SCOTT, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2007
PANZITTA, LEONARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 1997
SCHAACK, GREGORYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 1997
DANELLO, SHERRYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 1, 1997
HINCHEY, PAULW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 1997
SCHAACK, GREGORYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 1, 1997
SCOTT, JAMESW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 1, 2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Candler Skilled Nursing Unit?▾
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Candler Skilled Nursing Unit had any health inspection violations?▾
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 7, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Candler Skilled Nursing Unit?▾
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit provides 8.14 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.52 RN hours, 3.91 LPN hours, and 2.70 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.8%.
How many beds does Candler Skilled Nursing Unit have?▾
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit has 22 certified beds with an average of 20.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Candler Skilled Nursing Unit?▾
Yes, there are 7 other nursing homes in Savannah, Georgia with an average rating of 2.4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Savannah nursing homes page.