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138 West Thigpen Ave Lakeland, GA 31635 · Lanier County

(229) 433-8425

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 62 certified beds Government

CMS certification number 115707 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is SGMC Health Villa a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for SGMC Health Villa as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Georgia average of 2.7. Inspectors issued 26 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.57 hours per resident per day at SGMC Health Villa, above the Georgia median of 3.47 (US median: 3.72). About 0.47 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.63 hours, 26% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 22.8% of nursing staff left within a year (Georgia median 45.8%). That is lower than most homes in Georgia, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 3.57 hours
Above the Georgia median of 3.47 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.47 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.63 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 22.8% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 33.3% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left — Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds62
Residents per day 61 About 98% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceNovember 2005
Legal business nameSOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC
Located in a hospitalYes

Paying for care at SGMC Health Villa: Medicare and Medicaid

SGMC Health Villa is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Georgia's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

This home is located in a hospital.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on June 4, 2025 and found 0 deficiencies, plus 5 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 26 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 26 citations at SGMC Health Villa across 4 inspection dates, 7 of them from complaint investigations. 3 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on August 13, 2021. The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (7) and quality of life and care (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals" (tag F0657, level G, August 13, 2021). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

June 4, 2025 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2025)

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

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2025)

October 22, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2024)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 6, 2024)

February 12, 2023 · 7 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2023)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2023)

DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2023)

August 13, 2021 · 12 citations, includes actual harm

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

Actual harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

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

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

GEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Actual harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

FDispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

FArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

DImplement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2021)

Questions to ask on a tour of SGMC Health Villa

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on August 13, 2021 under the rule on resident assessment and care planning. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on October 22, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. Weekend staffing is 26% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  4. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  5. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 4/5 4/5 3/5 3/5
August 2026 4/5 4/5 4/5 3/5
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Location

Hospitals near SGMC Health Villa

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 0.2 mi
    Sgmc Health Lanier Lakeland
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 1h 24m for patients treated and sent home
  • 14.4 mi
    Sgmc Berrien Campus Nashville
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 1h 32m for patients treated and sent home
  • 16.3 mi
    Greenleaf Center Valdosta
    No ER listed in Medicare data

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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