Nursing home

Candler Skilled Nursing Unit

5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA, 31405

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Candler Skilled Nursing Unit, with 5 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
22
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Chatham Co. avg 2.27Georgia avg 2.68This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Chatham Co. avg: 2.27. Georgia avg: 2.68.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

5
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
0
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12022
32023
12025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

0 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
St Josephs Candler Health System Inc5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Danello, SherryW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Hinchey, PaulW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Schaack, GregoryW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Scott, JamesW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Danello, SherryCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Panzitta, LeonardCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Scott, JamesCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Panzitta, LeonardCORPORATE OFFICER
Schaack, GregoryCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Chatham County.

5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah
Chatham County · GA · 31405
22 certified beds32.0286, -81.1010

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
A.G. Rhodes Home Wesley Woods
CCN 115002
Atlanta, GA434Not shown$8,018
Magnolia Manor Methodist Nsg C
CCN 115004
Americus, GA334Not shown$0
Park Place Nursing Facility
CCN 115005
Monroe, GA442Not shown$0
Harborview Decatur
CCN 115012
Decatur, GA233Not shown$6,292
Bell Minor Home, the
CCN 115020
Gainesville, GA111Shown$74,979
William Breman Jewish Home, the
CCN 115022
Atlanta, GA544Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Candler Skilled Nursing Unit's CMS rating?

Candler Skilled Nursing Unit has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Candler Skilled Nursing Unit located?

Candler Skilled Nursing Unit is located at 5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA, 31405 in Chatham County, and CMS lists 22 certified beds.

Does Candler Skilled Nursing Unit have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Candler Skilled Nursing Unit over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Candler Skilled Nursing Unit's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Candler Skilled Nursing Unit's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.27 across 11 facilities in Chatham County, and 2.68 across Georgia. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Candler Skilled Nursing Unit's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Candler Skilled Nursing Unit's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
115610
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
22
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 5 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 7, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 16, 2025
Dec 3, 20230695EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 15, 2024
Dec 3, 20230812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 15, 2024
Dec 3, 20230880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 15, 2024
Sep 25, 20220689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 11, 2022

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.