Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SGMC HEALTH VILLA
LAKELAND, GA · 62 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 4, 2025
CMS Certification Number 115707 · first certified November 2005
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - Hospital district
- Ownership changed November 1, 2023 (change of ownership)to SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC from HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES COUNTY GEORGIA
Position within GA
17 citations — more than 83% of the 356 certified nursing homes in GA. Compared within GA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 7. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: August 2026 to February 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2025. Facilities in GA are typically surveyed 14–20 months after the last one (median 16), measured over 532 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
8 of the 17 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 17 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in GA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the GA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 17 |
| Median facility in GA | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 13, 2021 | 0 |
| February 12, 2023 | 14 |
| June 4, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-06-04 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2023-02-12 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2023-02-12 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2023-02-12 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2023-02-12 |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 1 | 2023-02-12 |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | 1 | 2023-02-12 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2023-02-12 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Services Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 8 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 4, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0001 | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 19, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 19, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 19, 2025) |
February 12, 2023 — 14 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.