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Eamc Lanier Nursing Home
4800 48th Street, Valley, AL 36854
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Eamc Lanier Nursing Home, in Valley, Alabama, is certified for 103 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Alabama median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 5, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 7.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Alabama median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 32.4%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Chambers Co. median | Alabama median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 13 | 9 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.7 | 18.8 | 7.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.4% | 41.2% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 224 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Alabama average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Aug 2021, 21 Mar 2019.
Severity mix: D ×7 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2021 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | C | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2021 |
| 21 Mar 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2019 |
| 21 Mar 2019 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2019 |
| 21 Mar 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2019 |
| 21 Mar 2019 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2019 |
| 21 Mar 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2019 |
| 22 Mar 2018 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2018 |
| 22 Mar 2018 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2018 |
| 22 Mar 2018 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2018 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Alabama average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.4%, RNs 0.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Alabama median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 6.2% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.9% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.1% | 20.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The East Alabama Health Care Authority.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The East Alabama Health Care Authority | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2014 |
| The East Alabama Health Care Authority | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2014 |
| The East Alabama Health Care Authority | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Chambers County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare of Lanett | Lanett | 85 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4.7 | — | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Lafayette Extended Care | Lafayette | 69 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 18.8 | $5K | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Lafayette Nursing Home | Lafayette | 63 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 20.6 | — | 21 Sep 2022 |
All 4 facilities in Chambers County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Eamc Lanier Nursing Home been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Alabama median is 9 per facility.
Has Eamc Lanier Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Eamc Lanier Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Alabama median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Eamc Lanier Nursing Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The East Alabama Health Care Authority and The East Alabama Health Care Authority. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Eamc Lanier Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Aug 2021; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Aug 2021.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.