Candler Skilled Nursing Unit
Scout 90Savannah, GA · 22 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Savannah's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,280–$10,250/mo
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Azalealand Nursing Home
2040 Colonial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406 · Chatham County
Nursing Services Certified Nursing Care Trained and Experienced in Meeting Your Needs DINING & NUTRITION Enjoy Home-Style Meals without the Work or Worry of Shopping and Cooking ACTIVITIES & EVENTS Diverse and Well-Organized Activities Each Day SOCIAL SERVICES Assistance with Medical, Social, Emotional and Financial C…
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 64% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Savannah
Azalealand Nursing Home is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Savannah, GA, with 107 certified beds and an average of about 69 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.93 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.29 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.93 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Savannah, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 107
- Avg. residents/day
- 69
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 115534
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,280–$10,250/mo (median $9,020) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Savannah prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.93
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.29
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 53.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-01
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (8 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-01Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-03-01Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2026-03-01Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2024-11-07Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-11-07Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2024-11-07Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
2024-11-07Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2024-11-07Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
2040 Colonial Drive, Savannah, GA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Azalealand Nursing Home
How much does Azalealand Nursing Home cost?
Azalealand Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Savannah, GA area typically runs $8,280–$10,250 per month (median $9,020, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Azalealand Nursing Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Azalealand Nursing Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Azalealand Nursing Home?
Staff provide about 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Azalealand Nursing Home?
Azalealand Nursing Home has 8 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-01). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Azalealand Nursing Home have availability?
Typically 64% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Azalealand Nursing Home offer?
Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah, GA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 107 beds.
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