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CANDLER SKILLED NURSING UNIT

5353 REYNOLDS STREET, SAVANNAH, GA 31405
Score: 92 / 100

Among nursing homes in Georgia, Candler Skilled Nursing Unit stands out with an A grade and a score of 92 out of 100. It ranks in the 98th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Candler Skilled Nursing Unit provides above-average staffing with 8.14 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Candler Skilled Nursing Unit shows a strong inspection record, with just 5 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 8.14 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.52 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 3.91 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.70 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 8.16 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.36 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

5
Total Deficiencies
Mar 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 5 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Dec 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 2, 2023 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 24, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Quality measure data not available for this facility.

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 92 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
22
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1