5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Lakeland, GA
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
138 West Thigpen Ave, Lakeland, GA
(229) 433-8425
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
62
Certified beds
Average residents
58
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2005-11-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.61
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.28
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.27
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.36
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
26%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.4 |
2.2
1.2 pts worse
|
1.9
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.9 |
2.0
1.9 pts worse
|
1.8
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 33.8% |
91.2%
57.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
59.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.6% |
95.0%
5.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.6% |
3.2%
0.6 pts better
|
3.3%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
9.6%
9.6 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.9% |
5.9%
4 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.4% |
20.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.6% |
21.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.4% |
17.9%
10.5 pts better
|
16.3%
8.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.8% |
16.2%
11.4 pts better
|
14.9%
10.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 5.5% |
1.1%
4.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% |
2.5%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.2% |
16.1%
2.9 pts better
|
19.8%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.2% |
6.2%
About the same
|
5.1%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 34.1% |
80.4%
46.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
47.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (7 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-07-19
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-19
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-07-19
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Inspection history
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-07-19
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-07-19
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-07-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-19
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2025-07-19
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-12-06
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-12-06
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-03-29
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-09-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-09-24
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2021-09-24
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-09-24
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-09-24
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2021-09-24
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2021-09-24
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2021-09-24
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2021-09-24
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-09-24
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-09-24
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2021-09-24
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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