Candler Skilled Nursing Unit
5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit is a nursing home in Savannah, Georgia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (912) 819-6262
- Last standard health inspection
- March 26, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 22
- Residents per day, on average
- 20.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Candler Hospital Incorporated
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Georgia average (7 vs 17).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on March 26, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2026.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 8.2 to 7.2 hours per resident per day.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 7, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on December 3, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on December 3, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ST JOSEPHS CANDLER HEALTH SYSTEM INC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 04/01/1997
Questions
When was Candler Skilled Nursing Unit last inspected?
CMS lists March 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Candler Skilled Nursing Unit have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since December 3, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Candler Skilled Nursing Unit been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Candler Skilled Nursing Unit?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Candler Skilled Nursing Unit a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.