SGMC Health Villa
Lakeland, Georgia · CCN 115707
13 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2021.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 69
- Surveys
- 13
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 62
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Lanier
- Medicare-certified since
- 2005
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 59 facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Georgia.
Last survey on record
Jun 4, 2025
523 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.84 | 4.15 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.55 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 17.6% | 33.3% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G311.5% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1453.8% | E415.4% | F415.4% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C13.8% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6563×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F5541×
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- F5761×
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
- F5801×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at SGMC Health Villa, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF657Aug 13, 2021
Based on record review and staff interviews the facility failed to review and revise the Comprehensive Care Plan for four of 24 residents (R#210, #49, #2 and #28) whose care plans were reviewed. Failure to revise the Care Plan for each resident resulted in the nursing staff being unaware of the current status of each resident, which resulted in a fall with a major injury for R#210. Actual harm was identified to have occurred on 6/29/2021 when R#1 fell , while being transferred with a mechanical lift, and sustained an intertrochanteric fracture of the right hip that required surgery. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Aug 13, 2021
Based on observations, record reviews, and resident and staff interviews the facility failed to use a two-person transfer for one of four residents (R#210) transferred with a Hoyer lift. Actual harm was identified to have occurred on 6/29/2021 when R#1 fell , while being transferred with a mechanical lift, and sustained an intertrochanteric fracture of the right hip that required surgery. The findings include: Review of the facility Job Aid titled, Mechanical Lift dated 11/1/2019 revealed Purpose: To provide direction on the proper and safe use of mechanical lifts at SGMC Lakeland villa. Mechanical lifts include but are not limited to Hoyer, car extractor, and stander. At least two nursing staff members are needed to transfer an individual when using any lift. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF726Aug 13, 2021
Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to provide staff with the necessary education and skill set to perform resident transfers; the facility staff improperly transferred one of four residents (R#210). This resulted in actual harm that required surgery. The findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Villa Safe Lifting dated 11/13/2019 revealed, 2. Evaluation of nursing staff use of lifting equipment is accomplished through in-service post-test, return demonstration, as well as on-the-job performance reports. R#210 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. A review of the resident's medical record revealed [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF882Oct 19, 2021
Based on staff interviews and review of the facility policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program the facility failed to have a qualified Infection Preventionist who had completed the required specialized training in infection prevention and control. This failure placed all residents at risk for the potential transmission of infections and communicable diseases. The facility census was 59 residents. Findings include: Review of the facility policy, Infection Prevention and Control Program dated 7/30/2018 with a revised date of 11/1/2019 documented, Facility maintains an Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to prevent the development and transmission of communicable disease as well as infection. Procedure 6. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF756Aug 13, 2021
Based on interviews, record review, and review of policy titled, Villa Drug Regiment the facility failed to ensure the pharmacist provided documentation to the attending Physician, the facility's Medical Director and the Director of Nursing (DON) regarding any irregularity (including excessive dose, duplicate therapy, excessive duration, without adequate monitoring, without adequate indications for its use, the presence of adverse consequences or any combinations of the previous reasons) identified during the pharmacist's review of the drug regimen and medical chart for each resident for five of five residents reviewed (Resident (R) #2, R#28, R#43, R#48 and R#49). […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 69 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jun 4, 2025Standard and complaint5 findings
- Oct 22, 2024Complaint2 findings
- Feb 12, 2023Standard and complaint7 findings
- Oct 19, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Aug 13, 2021Standard12 findings · 3 harm
- Feb 10, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Sep 9, 2018Standard7 findings
- Aug 20, 2017Standard4 findings
Show the 5 earlier surveys
- Mar 1, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Aug 27, 2015Standard3 findings
- Nov 13, 2014Standard7 findings
- Feb 14, 2013—10 findings
- Nov 17, 2011—9 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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