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Sgmc Health Villa

138 West Thigpen Ave, Lakeland, GA 31635 · Lanier County

SGMC Lakeland Villa is a skilled nursing facility offering nursing care for short term rehabilitation, long term and hospice care in a home-like setting.

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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 93% full (57 of 62 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lakeland

Sgmc Health Villa is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Lakeland, GA, with 62 certified beds and an average of about 57 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.57 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.17 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Lakeland for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
62
Avg. residents/day
57
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
115707

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$7,690–$9,500/mo (median $8,370)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Valdosta prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
4.17
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.57
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
23.6%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
5
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-06-04
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (26 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-06-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2025-06-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2025-06-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2025-06-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-06-04Severity C — minimalFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2024-10-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2024-10-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2023-02-12Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Daily activities & events
  • Private rooms available
  • 24-hour staff

Location

138 West Thigpen Ave, Lakeland, GA

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Sgmc Health Villa

How much does Sgmc Health Villa cost?

Sgmc Health Villa does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lakeland, GA area typically runs $7,690–$9,500 per month (median $8,370, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Sgmc Health Villa's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Sgmc Health Villa 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Sgmc Health Villa?

Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sgmc Health Villa?

Sgmc Health Villa has 26 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sgmc Health Villa have availability?

Typically 93% full (57 of 62 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sgmc Health Villa offer?

Sgmc Health Villa in Lakeland, GA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 62 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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