Eamc Lanier Nursing Home
4800 48th Street · Valley, AL · 36854 · 3347561401
103 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.67 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.67 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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No harm found · C August 19, 2021
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 10, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2019
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 24, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2019
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.
Corrected April 24, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 25, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2018
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.
Corrected April 25, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 22, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015045 · certified since May 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.