LILLIAN G CARTER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

LILLIAN G CARTER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a Nursing Home in Georgia

LILLIAN G CARTER HEALTH… is a Nursing Home in Georgia

LILLIAN G CARTER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

PLAINS, GA 31780 View Map

LILLIAN G CARTER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a Nursing Home in Georgia

LILLIAN G CARTER HEALTH… is a Nursing Home in Georgia

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Overview of LILLIAN G CARTER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
Lillian G Carter Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in Plains, GA. It offers 24-hour skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and secured memory care. The center is dedicated to providing a comfortable and personal experience for both short-term and long-term residents.
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.86/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 52.2%
Residents per day (avg) 52
Occupancy rate
52.2%
Residents per day (avg)
52

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

87% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$5.0M
Operating loss
-$520.4K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$4,963,527.00
Operating loss
$-520,394.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.8M
55.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.7M
Total costs $5.5M
Bed community size
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
47 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
November 10, 1978

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115550
County: SUMTER

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private and shared rooms available
climate controlled for heating and air
comfortable sitting areas and lounges throughout the center with TVs
housekeeping & laundry service
onsite
professional staffed beauty/barber shop
nonsmoking center
delicious meals each day with enhanced menu choices
daily gourmet snack cart with fresh fruit
pastries and sweets
serving local products through partnership with Georgia Grown.

Programs & Activities

Activities
BINGO/games, aroma therapy, spa, monthly birthday parties, pet therapy, arts and crafts, resident council.
Specific Programs
Rehabilitation Program, Telemedicine Services, Secured Memory Care, Restorative Program

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Delicious meals each day with enhanced menu choices and a daily gourmet snack cart with fresh fruit, pastries, and sweets.
Meals Included
Yes

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

68
Total Staff
61
Employees
7
Contractors
19,033
Total Hours (Quarter)
29
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse36.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse217.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant277.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
54 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
6 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
3.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
105 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant270278,92191100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse174215,03891100%7.5
RN Director of Nursing3031,4347785%7.8
Registered Nurse3035407582%6.3
Occupational Therapy Aide1125326875%7.4
Nurse Practitioner1015086369%8.1
Dental Services Staff1014675965%7.9
Administrator1014455662%7.9
Dietitian1014145459%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist1014135864%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist2131592224%6.6
Physical Therapy Aide101781719%4.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician101331921%1.7
Qualified Social Worker1012989%3.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112333%7.5

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (May 2022 – Sep 2025)

3
Inspections
13
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
4.33
Citations/Inspection
Sep 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
13
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
5
38% of total
Infection Control
2
15% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
8% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
8% of total
Environmental
1
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 13
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (GA)
Citations
13
Georgia average: 16.6
Critical Citations
0
Georgia average: 0.7
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Sep 12, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Sep 12, 2025 F EnvironmentalF0909 Corrected
Sep 12, 2025 D Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Sep 12, 2025 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Sep 12, 2025 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Sep 12, 2025 E Quality of CareF0700 Corrected
Sep 12, 2025 E Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Mar 10, 2024 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Mar 10, 2024 D PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Mar 10, 2024 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Mar 10, 2024 D Care PlanningF0645 Corrected
Mar 10, 2024 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
May 19, 2022 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: MID GEORGIA HEALTH PROPERTIES
Resident Census by Payment Source
53 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (5.7%)
Medicaid 47 (88.7%)
Private Pay/Other 3 (5.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
11.7 Score
14% worse than avg Georgia avg: 10.3

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
15.5 Score
11% better than avg Georgia avg: 17.4

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
17.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
12.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
4.3%
Depressive Symptoms
2.6%
Falls with Major Injury
2.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.5%
Antipsychotic Use
15.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
18.0%
Influenza Vaccine
94.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
9.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
11.4%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
91.1% 13% better than avg Georgia: 80.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
3.5% 60% worse than avg Georgia: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
86.7% 11% better than avg Georgia: 78.2%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care Services Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.
Respite Care Program
Georgia NFCSP Respite
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.
  • Services: In-home aide (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), facility stay (up to 5 days).
Home and Community Services (HCS)
Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.
  • GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Georgia Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
  • General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)
Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Georgia Optional State Supplementation
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.
  • Services: Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes.

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Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Community Care Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics:
    High rural demand; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.
Georgia NFCSP Respite

Respite Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • GA Specifics:
    Focus on metro and rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home aide (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), facility stay (up to 5 days).
Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; need-based.
  • GA Specifics:
    Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).
Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • GA Specifics:
    Three tiers; entitlement benefit.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Georgia Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics:
    Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • GA Specifics:
    ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics:
    Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).
Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics:
    ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes.