CANDLER SKILLED NURSING UNIT

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Care Quality Indicators

How CANDLER SKILLED NURSING UNIT Compares

CANDLER SKILLED NURSING UNIT is a 22-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Savannah, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (24.7%) is below the Georgia average of 24.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 22 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.

Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Savannah, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.1 stars.

By the numbers vs. Georgia average

• Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.7% — better than the Georgia average of 24.8%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Savannah

Savannah sits in Chatham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+

44,673 (15.4%)

Median age

35.9 years

Median household income

$57,739

Median home value

$209,200

Demographics for Chatham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Savannah.

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