Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview

Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview is a long-term care facility located at 225 Hospital Street in Plains, Georgia (ZIP 31780), in Sumter County. The facility operates with 100 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several domains. Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 out of 5 stars, placing it at the national average in that category. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that are considerably below the national average. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5 stars, also below the national average. These ratings are derived from data submitted to and collected by CMS through its Nursing Home Care Compare program and reflect conditions as of the most recent reporting period. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview is eligible to bill these federal and state programs for covered services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by the state of Georgia. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (229) 824-7796 to inquire about current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any private-pay options. When considered alongside national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. Its health inspection score is consistent with the national average, while its overall rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 1 star, and quality measure rating of 2 stars each fall below the national average of 3.0 stars overall. Staffing levels in particular represent a notable area of difference from the national norm, as reflected in the 1-star staffing rating. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility and to conduct on-site visits and consultations when evaluating placement options.