Eamc Lanier Nursing Home

4800 48th Street, Valley, AL 36854 (opens Google Maps) · Chambers County · (334) 756-1401· 103 certified beds · avg 92 residents/day · certified since May 1, 1977 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Aug 19, 2021

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.48

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →

⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 9 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Aug 19, 2021C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread
The facility's quality committee — the internal group responsible for finding and fixing care problems — did not have the required members or did not meet at least every three months. F-0868
Mar 21, 2019D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. F-0550
Mar 21, 2019D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. F-0583

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Aug 19, 2021	C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread	The facility's quality committee — the internal group responsible for finding and fixing care problems — did not have the required members or did not meet at least every three months. · F-0868
Mar 21, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550
Mar 21, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential. · F-0583
Mar 21, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686
Mar 21, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693
Mar 21, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Mar 22, 2018	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Mar 22, 2018	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656
Mar 22, 2018	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 1).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2018

2019

2021

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2018	3	F
2019	5	D
2021	1	C

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityAlabama averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

4.48

4.43

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

1.01

0.74

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

3.78

3.73

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	Alabama avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.48	4.43	3.95	top 48% in Alabama; top 24% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.01	0.74	0.69	top 13% in Alabama; top 15% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.78	3.73	3.50	top 44% in Alabama; top 30% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.57	0.36	0.48	top 13% in Alabama; top 26% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	32.4	46.9	45.8	top 10% in Alabama; top 19% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	0.0	39.5	42.9	top 1% in Alabama; top 1% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.79, RN 0.85, weekend 3.20.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.79 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 1/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
The East Alabama Health Care Authority	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2014
Abrams, John	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Alderman, Charles	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2014
Dumas, Robert	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2014
Gray, Valerie	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Grill, Laura	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2018
Grill, Laura	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2018
Grubbs, Vertrina	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Johnson, Lee	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Kamath, Arvind	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2014
Kamath, Arvind	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/10/2025
Lock, James	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2018
Price, Samuel	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2014
Price, Samuel	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2014
Smith T, Dozier	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2018
The East Alabama Health Care Authority	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2014
The East Alabama Health Care Authority	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/28/2025
Tucker, Stanley	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2021
Welsh, Hayley	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Williams, Michael	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024

Showing 20 of 22 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 2 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How does your quality committee work, and can you share an example of a problem it identified and fixed?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 32% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"The ownership record on file lists 22 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Diversicare of Lanett	2.8 mi	Lanett, AL	★★★★☆	4/5
Lafayette Nursing Home	14.2 mi	Lafayette, AL	★★☆☆☆	4/5
Lafayette Extended Care	14.7 mi	Lafayette, AL	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Lagrange Trails of Journey LLC	14.8 mi	Lagrange, GA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Peachtree Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC	15.7 mi	Lagrange, GA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center, LTD	18.5 mi	Opelika, AL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Green Acres Care Center LLC	18.9 mi	Lagrange, GA	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015045.

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Visit checklist — Eamc Lanier Nursing Home

4800 48th Street, Valley, AL 36854 · (334) 756-1401

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How does your quality committee work, and can you share an example of a problem it identified and fixed?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 32% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "The ownership record on file lists 22 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 015045 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)