SGMC HEALTH VILLA

SGMC Health Villa is a skilled nursing facility located at 138 West Thigpen Ave in Lakeland, Georgia, within Lanier County. The facility operates 62 certified beds and is classified as a government-owned institution under a hospital district. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. SGMC Health Villa holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, reflecting the findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which corresponds to the reported levels of nursing staff relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating stands at 3 stars, representing performance on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. SGMC Health Villa accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. As a dually certified facility, it is equipped to serve residents whose care is funded through the federal Medicare program, which typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, as well as residents whose long-term care is funded through the state and federal Medicaid program. Individuals and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (229) 433-8425 to verify current bed availability and to inquire about specific payment arrangements. In comparison to national benchmarks, SGMC Health Villa performs above the national average in several categories. The national average overall CMS star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 4 stars places it above that baseline. Both the health inspection rating and the staffing rating of 4 stars similarly exceed the national average. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is in line with the national average. These figures are drawn from CMS data and reflect the most recent available reporting period. The ratings are intended to assist in the comparison of nursing facilities and do not represent a comprehensive assessment of all aspects of care. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review full inspection reports and visit the facility when evaluating care options in the Lakeland, Georgia area.