Candler Skilled Nursing Unit
Savannah, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115610) · 22 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (912) 819-6262 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit reports 7.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.4%.
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit is a small, non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, certified for 22 beds with an average daily census of 20.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 6, 1996, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Candler Skilled Nursing Unit holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Quality Measure rating of 3 stars, and Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 7.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 1.98 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the data provided, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased regulatory oversight.
No chain affiliation or ownership change within the past 12 months is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details and inspection records directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 7.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.98 RN hours per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 30.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 22 beds with an average daily census of 20.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is noted in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 6, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 912-819-6262 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 912-819-6262 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115610?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.