EAMC LANIER NURSING HOME

EAMC Lanier Nursing Home is a long-term care facility located at 4800 48th Street in Valley, Alabama, within Chambers County. The facility operates 103 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which equals the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measure data, and are intended to provide a standardized point of comparison across facilities nationwide. The health inspection rating for EAMC Lanier Nursing Home is 4 out of 5 stars, placing it above the national average in that category. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the ratio of nursing staff to residents as reported to CMS. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5 stars, consistent with the national average, and is based on clinical data related to resident health outcomes. EAMC Lanier Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Individuals relying on Medicare for short-term skilled nursing care or Medicaid for long-term custodial care may be eligible for admission, subject to the facility's current availability and individual clinical assessment. Families and case managers seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (334) 756-1401 to inquire about bed availability, accepted payer types, and admission requirements. When compared to national benchmarks, EAMC Lanier Nursing Home presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, while its health inspection rating of 4 stars indicates above-average performance in that domain. The staffing rating of 1 star represents a notable area where the facility falls short of national norms, a factor that may be relevant to those evaluating care capacity and nurse-to-resident ratios. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is in line with national performance levels. As with all CMS-rated facilities, these ratings reflect data collected during specific reporting periods and are subject to change as new surveys and staffing reports are submitted.