Sgmc Health Villa

138 West Thigpen Ave · Lakeland, GA · 31635 · 2294338425

62 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based

Why this verdict

  • 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 70
Serious harm & abuse 20% 82
Staffing 20% 78
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 85
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.173.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.570.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.49≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year24%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (26 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected July 19, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Corrected July 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • No harm found · C June 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Corrected July 19, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 12, 2023

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected March 29, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected March 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 12, 2023

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected March 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2023

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected March 29, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D February 12, 2023

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Corrected March 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 29, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G August 13, 2021

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected September 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Actual harm · G August 13, 2021

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected September 24, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G August 13, 2021

    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.

    Corrected September 24, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2021

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected September 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2021

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected September 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2021

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected September 24, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2021

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected September 24, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F August 13, 2021

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected September 24, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 13, 2021

    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 September 24, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F August 13, 2021

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected September 24, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F August 13, 2021

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected September 24, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115707 · certified since November 1, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.