CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
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. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPHS CANDLER HEALTH SYSTEM INC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Apr 1, 1997 |
| DANELLO, SHERRY | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 1997 |
| HINCHEY, PAUL | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 1997 |
| SCHAACK, GREGORY | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 1997 |
| SCOTT, JAMES | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2007 |
| DANELLO, SHERRY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 1997 |
| PANZITTA, LEONARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 1997 |
| SCOTT, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2007 |
| PANZITTA, LEONARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 1997 |
| SCHAACK, GREGORY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 1997 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Candler Skilled Nursing Unit and nearby alternatives.
Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.