The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SGMC Lakeland Villa
Registered name: SGMC HEALTH VILLA
LAKELAND, GA · Medicare-certified · 62 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
SGMC Lakeland Villa in Lakeland, GA has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 3-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.84 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8367 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8367.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.21
- Nurse aides
- 2.08
- Weekend nursing
- 3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 18%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.6%28.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%1.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%5.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.7%13.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.6%2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.7%6.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.5%18.9%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.1%3.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.8%7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
29.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—50%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited August 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited August 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited August 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2023
Now operated by South Georgia Medical Center INC, previously Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County Georgia.
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Occupancy
- 58.4 residents on an average day (94% of 62 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 20 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.