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Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview
225 Hospital Street, Plains, GA 31780
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Plains, Georgia, certified for 100 beds and caring for about 71 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 5, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 13.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4.
CMS flags that the facility changed ownership in the last 12 months.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sumter Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 13 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.0 | 13.0 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 42.1% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Sep 2025, 10 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×3 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | F | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 10 Mar 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 10 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 10 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 10 Mar 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 19 May 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.4% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.7% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.2% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Lillian Carter Health Center Llc. Chain: Harborview Health Systems (22 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Wanesboro Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| Cl 2022 Irrv Tr | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| De 2021 Irrv Tr | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| Cedarwood Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| Cedarwood Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| Lawrence Bay Partnership | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2026 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Sumter County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Manor Methodist Nsg C | Americus | 238 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 5.5 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Sumter County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview?
It is part of the Harborview Health Systems chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Plains Wanesboro Holdings LLC, Cl 2022 Irrv Tr and De 2021 Irrv Tr. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.