CANDLER SKILLED NURSING UNIT

Candler Skilled Nursing Unit is a skilled nursing facility located at 5353 Reynolds Street in Savannah, Georgia (ZIP 31405) within Chatham County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. With 22 certified beds, it is a relatively small facility compared to the national average for skilled nursing centers. The phone number on record is (912) 819-6262. Candler Skilled Nursing Unit holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, a staffing rating of 5 out of 5, and a quality measure rating of 3 out of 5. These ratings are drawn from data reported to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and reflect performance within those specific domains at the time of the most recent reporting period. The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification indicates that residents may be eligible for coverage under federal health insurance programs, depending on individual eligibility and the nature of the services required. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (912) 819-6262 to confirm current payment options, availability, and any additional private pay or insurance arrangements that may apply. When placed in national context, Candler Skilled Nursing Unit performs notably above average overall, with its 5-star overall CMS rating exceeding the national benchmark of 3.0 stars. The staffing component, rated at 5 stars, reflects a particularly strong standing relative to national norms. The health inspection rating of 4 stars is also above the national average, while the quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. The facility's small bed count of 22 places it among the smaller skilled nursing units in the country, which may influence the nature of care delivery and the patient-to-staff ratio. This data is sourced from CMS reporting and represents a point-in-time snapshot of facility performance across the measured categories.