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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview

225 Hospital Street, Plains, GA 31780

Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview, a 100-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Plains, GA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #215 of 355 rated homes in GA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#215 of 355
In-state rank among rated GA homes
2.98
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
13
Inspection findings

The verdict

Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview, a 100-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Plains, GA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #215 of 355 rated homes in GA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#215 of 355
In-state rank among rated GA homes
2.98
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
13
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 356 GA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
115550
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
100
Residents
71
In Hospital
No
County
Sumter
Last Inspection
Sep 12, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 2.98 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.39 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.04
CNA Hours
1.55
Total Nursing Hours
2.98 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01

What the CMS Record Reveals About Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview ranks #215 of 355 rated nursing homes in GA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview operates 100 certified beds in Plains, GA with approximately 71 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 1★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 2.98 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.39 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview falls into a category where comparative context matters.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2025 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2025 Tag: 0700

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 12, 2025 Tag: 0909

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2024 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2024 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 10, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 24, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 19, 2022 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 3, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 16.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 9.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 43.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 21.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 94.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 15.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 89.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 86.7% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The GA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View GA registry
  • Peer homes near 100 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in GA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview?
Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview rank among nursing homes in GA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview ranks 215th among 355 rated nursing homes in GA (#215 of 355). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview?
Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview reports 2.98 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.39 per resident day (national average: 0.69).
How many beds does Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview have?
Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview has 100 certified beds with approximately 71 residents. The facility is located at 225 Hospital Street, Plains, GA 31780.
Does Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview received any fines or penalties?
No, Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview?
Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview was on Sep 12, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview?
Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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