Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (87% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation has provided clinical care and physical therapy for 47 years at 225 Hospital Street in Plains, Georgia. The 100-bed campus runs at about half capacity, currently housing 51 residents. Families can coordinate coverage through private payments, state Medicaid, or federal Medicare. Resident stays average 106 days, creating a daily schedule that balances short-term post-hospital therapy with extended residential nursing.
The surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, with a walk score of 41 out of 100, meaning family members generally need a vehicle for regular visits. On the floor, the nursing team provides an average of 2 hours and 51 minutes of direct daily care per resident. This 24-hour setup relies on a mix of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who monitor a secure memory unit, handle telemedicine links, and coordinate the rehabilitation programs. Daily life includes activities like crafts and pet therapy, alongside laundry service, an on-site beauty shop, and a kitchen that partners with Georgia Grown for local menu ingredients.
Public files show past surveys flagged a few procedural gaps, specifically pointing out deficiencies in care plan documentation, medication management oversight, emergency preparedness, and general infection control practices. The management team uses these inspection reports to train staff and update daily floor practices.
Prospective residents can call the admissions desk to check on open rooms, ask about the restorative programs, or set up a time to look around the common lounges.
Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation is administered by Jessica Searcy.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 21 | 21 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Georgia average (21 vs. GA avg 21).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2.3 | 2.3 | This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Georgia average (2.3 vs. GA avg 2.3).— At avg |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
122 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 0 | 30 | 8,960 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,797 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,343 | 90 | 98% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,316 | 68 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 613 | 68 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 491 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 60 | 65% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 9 | 10% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 16 | 17% | 3.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 6 | 7% | 8.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 25 | 27% | 1.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 13 | 14% | 2.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 3% | 3.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
87% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (87% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Plains's city center to Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation | NH AL | Plains | - | 100 | - | 41 | - |
| Christian City Assisted Living Center | NH AL IL | Union City (The Woods) | - | 150 | - | 20 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Spring Harbor | NH AL IL MC | Columbus | - | 60 | - | 3 | 1 Bed |
| Delmar Gardens of Smyrna | NH AL IL MC | Smyrna | - | 92 | - | 46 | Apartments |
| Presbyterian Village Athens | NH AL IL MC | Athens | - | 60 | - | 10 | Apartement / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 51%.
The team at Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation can be reached at rbledsoe@midgahealth.com.
Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Jessica Searcy is the administrator of Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation.
Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation has 100 beds.
Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation is located at 225 Hospital Street, Plains, GA 31780.
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