Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
EAMC LANIER NURSING HOME
VALLEY, AL · 103 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 19, 2021
CMS Certification Number 015045 · first certified May 1977
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within AL
7 citations — more than 27% of the 224 certified nursing homes in AL. Compared within AL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 3.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (September 2022 to January 2023), and past the point by which nine in ten US facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2021. Nursing homes nationally are typically surveyed 13–17 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 19,744 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records. AL has too few recent surveys to measure on its own, so the national interval is used.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 7 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 7 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in AL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the AL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 7 |
| Median facility in AL | 9 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2018 | 5 |
| March 21, 2019 | 2 |
| August 19, 2021 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0343 | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | 2 | 2019-03-21 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2018-03-22 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2018-03-22 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2019-03-21 |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | 1 | 2018-03-22 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2018-03-22 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 21, 2019 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0343 | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2019) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 5, 2019) |
March 22, 2018 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2018) |
| K-0343 | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2018) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2018) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 28, 2018) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2018) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.