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Candler Skilled Nursing Unit
5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405912819626222 certified beds · 20 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
7
● 0● 7● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-26
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Georgia Department of Community Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-07 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-03 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Georgia Department of Community Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-26Record 115610-20260326-F656
F700Try 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-26Record 115610-20260326-F700
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-26Record 115610-20260326-F880
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-16Record 115610-20250307-F812
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-15Record 115610-20231203-F695
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-15Record 115610-20231203-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-15Record 115610-20231203-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.98
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 0.50 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day7.95
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 3.56 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours7.81
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 3.10 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover30%
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 45% · National 43%
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Candler Health System Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Danello, Sherry Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Danello, Sherry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hinchey, Paul Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Panzitta, Leonard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Panzitta, Leonard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schaack, Gregory Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schaack, Gregory Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Scott, James Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Scott, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Georgia.
No county cost figures on file for Chatham.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Crossing of Journey LLC Savannah | 1.6 mi | 2026-03-01 | 080 |
| Savannah Post Acute LLC Savannah | 2.1 mi | 2025-11-18 | 0320 |
| Riverview Health & Rehab Ctr Savannah | 2.8 mi | 2026-03-18 | 0135 |
| Pruitthealth - Savannah Savannah | 4.6 mi | 2025-12-22 | 1270 |
| Abercorn Rehabilitation Center Savannah | 4.4 mi | 2026-02-26 | 0141 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |