Sumter County Retirement Village
Sumter County Retirement Village
Burrowed in the heart of Plains, Georgia, Sumter County Retirement Village is a premiere senior living community that promises its residents an exceptional retirement experience through its independent and assisted living services. Surrounded by charming landscaped grounds and splendid ranch-style architecture, the community creates an inviting atmosphere where residents can enjoy the warm, southern breeze.
Sumter County Retirement Village is also conveniently located to shops, local attractions, and historical monuments that residents and their families can enjoy. To help ease the burdens of daily life, the community also provides housekeeping, laundry, and dry-cleaning services. Moreover, Sumter County Retirement Village also offers amenities like professional medical services, personal care, transportation services, and a wide range of daily activities to ensure that the residents’ holistic needs are met.
24-bed community Rank #606 / 666Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 606th out of 666 homes in Georgia for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
22 years in operation Rank #132 / 669Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 669 homes in Georgia for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #719 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 719th out of 870 homes in Georgia for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypePersonal Care Home
IssuanceFebruary 18, 2004
CountySumter
Sumter County Retirement Village is administered by Frances Brock.
Rehabilitation Services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Laundry Services
ActivitiesDaily activities including art classes, game nights, exercise classes, and transportation to off-site activities
Specific ProgramsHousekeeping, dry-cleaning services, 24-hour medication management, ambulatory care, diabetic care, grooming, dressing, transportation for rehabilitative needs
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday: By Appointment, Sunday: By Appointment
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.
Since 2018 · 8 years of data
27 deficiencies
22 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2018 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (29% above)
• Deficiencies per year (31% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (14% below)
• Total deficiencies (29% above)
• Deficiencies per year (31% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (14% below)
Latest Inspection
August 25, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 27 | 21 | This facility has 29% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (27 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 29% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 3.4 | 2.6 | This facility has 31% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3.4 vs. GA avg 2.6).↑ 31% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.4 | This facility has 14% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.2 vs. GA avg 1.4).↓ 14% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 22 | 15 | This facility has had 47% more total inspections than the Georgia average (22 vs. GA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 47% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 25, 2025 complaint investigation found deficiencies in staff training documentation and missing physician medical evaluation in one resident’s file.
- February 18, 2025 complaint investigation cited failures in criminal background checks, resident supervision neglect, medication record errors, and delayed family notification after a fall.
- April 11, 2025 monitoring inspection found no rule violations during capacity reduction from 48 to 24 residents.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Places of interest near Sumter County Retirement Village
0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Plains's city center to Sumter County Retirement Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.01 miles to nearest hospital (Phoebe Sumter Medical Center)
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| The Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe | AL IL MC RC | Fort Oglethorpe | 60 | Yes | A+ | 46 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Lenbrook | AL MC NH SNF | Ne Atlanta | 60 | No | A+ | 57 | - |
| Vernon Woods | AL IL | Lagrange | 46 | Yes | A+ | 34 | - |
| Brookdale Chambrel Roswell | AL IL MC | Roswell | 30 | Yes | A+ | 55 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sumter County Retirement Village | AL | Plains | 24 | Yes | - | 11 | Studio / 1 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Sumter County Retirement Village
Is Sumter County Retirement Village in a walkable area?
Sumter County Retirement Village has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at Sumter County Retirement Village?
Yes, Sumter County Retirement Village allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Sumter County Retirement Village?
Frances Brock is the administrator of Sumter County Retirement Village.
How many beds does Sumter County Retirement Village have?
Sumter County Retirement Village has 24 beds.
Are there photos of Sumter County Retirement Village?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Sumter County Retirement Village in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Sumter County Retirement Village?
Sumter County Retirement Village is located at 2124 U.s. 280 W, Plains, GA 31780.
What is the phone number of Sumter County Retirement Village?
(229) 824-5149 will put you in contact with the team at Sumter County Retirement Village.
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