SGMC HEALTH VILLA – LAKELAND, GA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Sgmc Health Villa

138 WEST THIGPEN AVE, Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 433-8425
62 beds
All Lakeland facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
76.05
Score /100
#5413
National Rank

#5413
of 14703 facilities
National
63.2% position
#68
of 356 in GA
State Rank
#1
of 1 in Lanier
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Lakeland
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 31635
ZIP Rank






About Sgmc Health VillaSgmc Health Villa is located at 138 West Thigpen Ave, Lakeland, GA, reachable at (229) 433-8425. This Government – Hospital district facility operates 62.0 certified beds and serves an average of 58 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2005-11-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Sgmc Health Villa

Address

138 West Thigpen Ave, Lakeland, GA 31635

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 62 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Government – Hospital district
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
76.05
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5413 of 14703 nationally – #68 of 356 in Georgia

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Sgmc Health Villa is a strong choice for families in the Lakeland, GA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightSgmc Health Villa currently provides 4 hours 10 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 36 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 25.5%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 10 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 16 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 17 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours36 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 22 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours23 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $27,242. 17 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 25.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,413
of 14,703
National
Top 37%
#68
of 356
GA State
Top 19% in GA
#1
of 1
️ Lanier County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Lakeland
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 31635
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Sgmc Health Villa ranks 5413th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 76.0/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within GA, it ranks 68th out of 356 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,862 nationally and RN hours rank #6,549 nationally (#87 in GA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank GA State Rank Note
2022 3.51 #7,778 / 14,703 #117 / 356 Below average
2023 2.70 #13,265 / 14,703 #304 / 356 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2024 2.34 #13,976 / 14,703 #339 / 356 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2025 3.61 #7,725 / 14,703 #132 / 356 Below average
2026 4.16 #3,862 / 14,703 #49 / 356 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank GA State Rank Note
2022 0.43 #10,303 / 14,703 #169 / 356 Below average
2023 0.48 #8,553 / 14,703 #111 / 356 Below average
2024 0.45 #9,394 / 14,703 #150 / 356 Below average
2025 0.91 #2,484 / 14,703 #15 / 356 Top 25%
2026 0.61 #6,549 / 14,703 #87 / 356 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Sgmc Health Villa is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2005-11-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (229) 433-8425 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Sgmc Health Villa holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 76.0/100, placing it #5413 of 14703 facilities nationally and #68 of 356 in Georgia. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Sgmc Health Villa receives a reported average of 4 hours 10 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 36 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 17 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 16 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 22 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 25.5%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $27,242. 17 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 25.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Sgmc Health Villa ranks 5413th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 76.0/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within GA, it ranks 68th out of 356 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,862 nationally and RN hours rank #6,549 nationally (#87 in GA). Our composite quality score of 76.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Lakeland, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/georgia/lakeland/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

138 WEST THIGPEN AVE, Lakeland, GA 31635
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 62
Average Residents / Day 58 (94% occupancy)
Ownership Type Government – Hospital district
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Lanier County, GA
City Lakeland, GA
ZIP Code 31635
Approved Since November 1, 2005
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 115707
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
Ranking Methodology
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