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Sgmc Health Villa
138 West Thigpen Ave, Lakeland, GA 31635
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.
Sgmc Health Villa is a Government, hospital district nursing home in Lakeland, Georgia, certified for 62 beds and caring for about 58 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 9, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 41.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 17.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lanier Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 41.9 | 41.9 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 17.6% | 17.6% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 4 Jun 2025, 12 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×14 E ×4 F ×4 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | C | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Feb 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 12 Feb 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 12 Feb 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 12 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 12 Feb 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 12 Feb 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 12 Feb 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | G | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0726 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | F | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | 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 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2021 |
| 13 Aug 2021 | 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 Sep 2021 |
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 17.6%, RNs 30.0%; — administrators 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 | 4.8% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.3% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.0% | 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: government, hospital district. Legal business name: South Georgia Medical Center Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Georgia Medical Center Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/01/2023 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sgmc Health Villa been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Sgmc Health Villa been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sgmc Health Villa compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sgmc Health Villa?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include South Georgia Medical Center Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sgmc Health Villa last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Jun 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.