Candler Skilled Nursing Unit

Name: Candler Skilled Nursing Unit
Address: 5353 REYNOLDS STREET, Savannah, GA, 31405, US
Telephone: 9128196262

5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405 · Chatham County · 22 certified beds · avg 20 residents/day · certified since Aug 6, 1996

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

7.46

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (7)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 26, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Mar 26, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly.
Mar 26, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Mar 7, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Dec 3, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Dec 3, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Dec 3, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 3).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	3	F
2025	1	F
2026	3	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Georgia avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	7.46	3.54	3.95	top 1% in Georgia; top 1% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.86	0.50	0.69	top 1% in Georgia; top 2% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	7.32	3.09	3.50	top 1% in Georgia; top 1% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	1.89	0.35	0.48	top 1% in Georgia; top 1% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	30.4	46.0	45.8	top 10% in Georgia; top 15% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	44.4	44.5	42.9	bottom 49% in Georgia; bottom 45% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 7.95, RN 1.98, weekend 7.81. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: —/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
St Josephs Candler Health System INC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	100%	04/01/1997
Danello, Sherry	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/1997
Danello, Sherry	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/1997
Hinchey, Paul	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/1997
Panzitta, Leonard	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/1997
Panzitta, Leonard	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/1997
Schaack, Gregory	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/1997
Schaack, Gregory	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/1997
Scott, James	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2007
Scott, James	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2007

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 115610.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Candler Skilled Nursing Unit

5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405 · 9128196262

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 115610 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)