Diversicare Of Lanett
Lanett, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015196) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (334) 644-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare Of Lanett has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Diversicare Of Lanett reports total nurse staffing of about 2.81 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Diversicare Of Lanett has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Diversicare Of Lanett is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lanett, Chambers County, Alabama, operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 85 beds and reports an average daily census of 83.8 residents, indicating consistently high occupancy. It has been federally certified since December 1977.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Diversicare Of Lanett holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing. The staffing rating reflects total nurse staffing of 2.80724 hours per resident per day, including 0.39321 RN hours per resident per day, and a reported nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data.
Diversicare Of Lanett is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars across the chain — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star overall rating. CMS data indicates no ownership change within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Diversicare Of Lanett has a 4 out of 5 overall CMS rating, which is above the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.80724 hours per resident per day, with 0.39321 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%. The CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 85 beds and has an average daily census of 83.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 4, 4, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (334) 644-1111 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (334) 644-1111 to arrange a visit and check current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015196?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.