SGMC HEALTH VILLA
138 WEST THIGPEN AVE, Lakeland, GA 31635
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How SGMC HEALTH VILLA Compares
SGMC HEALTH VILLA is a 62-bed government-owned nursing facility in Lakeland, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.8%) is below the Georgia average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 62 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.9% — worse than the Georgia average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2% (43% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Georgia average of 5.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SGMC HEALTH VILLA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SGMC HEALTH VILLA with other nursing homes in Lakeland.
What keeps SGMC HEALTH VILLA's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is SGMC HEALTH VILLA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.9% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SGMC HEALTH VILLA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SGMC HEALTH VILLA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 62 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SGMC HEALTH VILLA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SGMC HEALTH VILLA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lakeland
Lakeland sits in Lanier County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,373 (13.0%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $32,158
- Median home value
- $117,800
Demographics for Lanier County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lakeland.
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