SGMC Health Villa
138 West Thigpen Ave, Lakeland, GA 31635 · (229) 433-8425
Government - Hospital district · 62 certified beds
SGMC Health Villa has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 5 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 4, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.June 4, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.June 4, 2025 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 4, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.June 4, 2025 · F0576 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.June 4, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.June 4, 2025 · F0576 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.June 4, 2025 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 4, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 22, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.October 22, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.84 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.21 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.08 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 17.6% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 62 |
| Average residents per day | 58.4 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Adel · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- River Brook Healthcare Center Homerville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center Nashville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Hospital Authority of Brooks County, Georgia Quitman · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Pruitthealth - Crestwood, LLC Valdosta · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from SGMC Health Villa on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.