Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview
225 Hospital Street · Plains, GA · 31780 · 2298247796
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Harborview Health Systems
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.52 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2025
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.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2025
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.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2024
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.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 3, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115550 · certified since June 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.