
Southern Manor at Candler
Nursing Home · Georgia, GA
Southern Manor at Candler
Nursing Home · Georgia, GA
Southern Manor is a senior living community located in Washington, Georgia. It offers a supportive environment with a variety of activities designed to engage residents. The facility prioritizes the well-being of its residents with dedicated care available 24/7.
36-bed community Rank #586 / 669Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 586th out of 669 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation Rank #639 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 639th out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #200 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 200th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
About the Community
The facility offers beautifully appointed private suites.
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceSeptember 3, 2024
CountyCandler
Southern Manor at Candler is administrated by Ralph Cowart.
Safety FeaturesHouse Guidelines for safety and comfort.
24-Hour Staffing
Email
[email protected]
Visitor PolicyVisits are welcomed during regular business hours, not during mealtimes.
Admission CriteriaResidents must have physician’s approval to drive.
Minimum Age55+
ActivitiesA wide variety of activities are offered, including arts and crafts, gardening, book clubs, group exercise classes, game nights, and movie screenings.
Wellness ProgramDedicated team available 24/7 to assist with daily needs while honoring each person’s independence and dignity.
Specific ProgramsCurated activities including arts and crafts, gardening, book clubs, group exercise classes, game nights, and movie screenings.
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
1 deficiency
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (95% below)
• Deficiencies per year (95% below)
• Total deficiencies (95% below)
• Deficiencies per year (95% below)
Latest Inspection
June 27, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 1 | 21 | This facility has 95% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (1 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 95% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1 | 21 | This facility has 95% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (1 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 95% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on June 27, 2025, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed mostly no deficiencies, except for a substantiated complaint on June 11, 2025, where the facility failed to report a serious injury of a resident who sustained a hip fracture. Other investigations did not identify rule violations. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The overall pattern suggests that the facility generally complies with regulations, with isolated issues related to incident reporting.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Manor at Candler
Is Southern Manor at Candler in a walkable area?
Southern Manor at Candler has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the best email address for Southern Manor at Candler?
The team at Southern Manor at Candler can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Southern Manor at Candler?
Ralph Cowart is the administrator of Southern Manor at Candler.
How many beds does Southern Manor at Candler have?
Southern Manor at Candler has 36 beds.
Are there photos of Southern Manor at Candler?
Yes — there are 12 photos of Southern Manor at Candler in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Southern Manor at Candler?
Southern Manor at Candler is located at 46637 HW 46 EAST.
What is the phone number of Southern Manor at Candler?
(706) 678-3330 will put you in contact with the team at Southern Manor at Candler.
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