For profit - Limited Liability company ·
100 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Harborview Health Systems (21 facilities)
3
Overall CMS Rating
★★★☆☆
Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Plains, Georgia. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.61 hours per resident per day, above the Georgia average of 3.57. Its most recent inspection on Sep 12, 2025 cited 7 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health Inspections
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality Measures
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★☆☆ 3/5
How Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview compares
This facility vs. the Georgia and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Georgia avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.61
3.57
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.30
0.49
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.93
2.15
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
50.0%
46.5%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
7.0
6.1
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.61
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.30
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.38
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.93
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
2.90
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
50.0%
Registered Nurses
40.0%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Sep 12, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
7
Total Deficiencies Found
48
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
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.Environmental Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
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.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection Control Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Mar 10, 2024
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 10, 2024
Potential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 10, 2024
Potential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 10, 2024
About This Facility
Address
225 Hospital Street Plains, GA 31780
CMS Certification #
115550
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
51.1
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1993-06-01
Chain
Harborview Health Systems (21 facilities)
Setting
Rural
Part of Harborview Health Systems
21
Facilities Nationwide
Harborview Health Systems operates 21 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 2/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview reports 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Georgia average of 3.57.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 7 deficiencies.
Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview is certified for 100 beds.
Admissions at Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (229) 824-7796. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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