Candler Skilled Nursing Unit
5353 Reynolds Street · Savannah, GA · 31405 · 9128196262
22 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 8.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 8.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
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.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115610 · certified since August 6, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.