LAFAYETTE NURSING HOME

Lafayette Nursing Home is a long-term care facility located at 555 B Street SW in Lafayette, Alabama, within Chambers County. The facility operates 63 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit, individually owned organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns Lafayette Nursing Home an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, indicating a performance above the national average in that domain. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the ratio of nursing staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the national average and is derived from clinical data points such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. These individual domain ratings are components of the overall CMS composite score and are updated periodically based on inspection reports, payroll-based staffing data, and Minimum Data Set clinical records. Lafayette Nursing Home holds certification under both Medicare and Medicaid programs, meaning it is eligible to bill these federal and state programs for covered services. Residents or prospective residents whose care may be covered under Medicare Part A, or who qualify for Medicaid long-term care benefits in Alabama, may be eligible for placement at this facility. Individuals with private pay or private insurance arrangements may also inquire directly with the facility regarding admissions and payment policies. When compared against national benchmarks, Lafayette Nursing Home presents a mixed profile across the four CMS rating domains. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, while the health inspection domain at 4 stars reflects above-average performance in that specific area. However, the staffing rating of 1 star and quality measure rating of 2 stars both fall below national averages, indicating areas where the facility's performance is comparatively lower. Families and professionals researching care options in Chambers County, Alabama may wish to review detailed CMS inspection reports and staffing data available through the Medicare Care Compare database for a more complete picture of this facility's performance history.