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Candler Skilled Nursing Unit in Savannah, GA

Candler Skilled Nursing Unit is a nursing home community in Savannah, GA.

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Candler Skilled Nursing Unit

5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 121 reviews
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Overall Review of Candler Skilled Nursing Unit

common 31 reviews mention this

Caregivers are kind and attentive

Residents describe staff who are consistently kind, helpful, and responsive to needs.

Across many reviews, residents and families highlight caregivers who treat them with kindness and take time to explain what’s happening. Several mention nurses or therapists checking in frequently and going out of their way to make them comfortable, even after difficult days. There are also a few reviews that call out rude bedside manner or delays, but even those often include praise for specific individuals or units.

common 10 reviews mention this

Doctors and teams explain clearly

Many reviewers say clinicians communicated clearly and made complex care easier to understand.

A recurring theme is that doctors and care teams break down care steps in a way that reduces worry. Multiple reviews specifically mention being comforted by explanations from physicians, surgeons, or nurse practitioners, including during surgical or procedure experiences. Reviewers also describe professional, competent teams that stayed organized through the process.

common 3 reviews mention this

Clean facilities and a calm feel

Several reviews mention a clean environment and a generally calming atmosphere.

Some reviewers point to cleanliness, including rooms and the overall facility feel. A few comments also describe the atmosphere as cheerful and calming, with staff creating a more comfortable experience. One critical review disputes this, citing an unpleasant condition, so the cleanliness feedback is not unanimous.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Timeliness is mixed, sometimes stressful

Reviewers report occasional delays and missed details that made the experience harder.

Several reviews describe long waits or scheduling delays before procedures, including cases where care ran late. A few families also mention miscommunications or operational hiccups, such as missing dietary items or equipment issues, and they describe the situation as stressful. Other reviews contrast this by praising quick check-ins and timely results, suggesting the experience can vary by visit and department.

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Rehabilitation support can be a highlight

Some residents specifically credit physical or occupational therapy with meaningful recovery help.

At least a couple of reviews call out therapy teams as instrumental during recovery, with praise for kindness and professionalism. This lines up with the community offering skilled nursing support and assistance with daily living tasks, where therapy can be part of care during a stay. Beyond therapy, many reviews focus broadly on nursing and medical teams, but these comments stand out for rehab-specific impact.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 11 resident community capacity 11 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Savannah International (9 miles away) Savannah International (9 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Savannah, Georgia, offers a convenient and diverse range of healthcare options with several physicians' offices, pharmacies, and hospitals located within close proximity. The area also provides a variety of dining choices, including local eateries like Sunnyside Up and Baker's Pride Bakery as well as chain restaurants such as Wendy's and Bonefish Grill. Nearby parks like Ardsley Park - Hedman Park and Daffin Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this neighborhood boasts a strong healthcare infrastructure, dining options to suit various tastes, and green spaces for leisure activities making it a potentially attractive location for seniors looking to settle in Savannah.

Physicians

  • Ob Gyn Associates (0 miles)
  • Savannah Facial Plastic Surgery (0 miles)
  • Chatham OB-GYN (0.1 miles)
  • Savannah OB Gyn PC (0.1 miles)
  • Southern Retina (0.1 miles)
  • Joe W Campbell, MD (0.1 miles)
  • Savannah Obgyn Specialists (0.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Candler Prescription Center at Candler Hospital (0.1 miles)
  • Compounding Solutions of Savannah (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Medical Center Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sunnyside Up (0.3 miles)
  • Baker's Pride Bakery (0.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.4 miles)
  • Bonefish Grill (0.6 miles)
  • The 5 Spot (0.7 miles)
  • Ole Times Country Buffet (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Memorial University Medical Center - Pediatric ICU (0.7 miles)
  • Memorial Neuro ICU (0.7 miles)
  • Memorial Heart and Vascular (0.7 miles)
  • Memorial Health University Medical Center Answerone/Nurseone/Switchboard (0.7 miles)
  • St Joseph's/Candler Health (1.2 miles)
  • Dva Renal Healthcare (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Ardsley Park - Hedman Park (1.5 miles)
  • Daffin Park (1.6 miles)
  • Wells Park (2.2 miles)

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