Diversicare of Lanett
702 South 13th Street, Lanett, AL 36863 · Chambers County · (334) 644-1111
85 certified beds, about 84 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1977
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 015196 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 16, 2023, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Alabama average is 4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 health citations since February 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.81 hours per resident per day, against 3.88 across Alabama and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.39 of those hours.
50.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Alabama average 46.9%).
CMS links it to Diversicare Healthcare, an affiliated group of 44 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 4 health citations on file.
March 16, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
April 22, 2021Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of the facility's policies and documents, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in a sanitary and safe manner. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 58 residents who receive their meals from the dietary department.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to store a liquid topical medication in a locked compartment away from residents with dementia who independently use the toilet in one of three shower rooms. The dementia unit has 14 out of 15 residents who can independently use the toilet in the shower room on the unit.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure administration or declination of pneumococcal and influenza immunizations for two (Resident Identifier (RI) #12 and RI #59) of the five residents sampled for immunizations. This failure created an increased risk for the residents to contract pneumonia and influenza.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to post the nurse staffing data on a daily basis at the beginning of each shift. This failure can result in residents and visitors not having accurate staffing information.
February 13, 2019Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 9 on March 16, 2023, 4 on April 22, 2021, 1 on February 13, 2019.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- D Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 2.81 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.39 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.48 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.65 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.76 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 50.0% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 58.3% | 39.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.13 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 2.94 on weekdays and 2.48 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.21 in April to June 2025 to 2.81 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 2.81 | 0.39 | 2.94 | 2.48 | 0.2% | 0 of 90 | 84 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.08 | 0.49 | 3.18 | 2.83 | 0.7% | 0 of 92 | 83 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.11 | 0.56 | 3.19 | 2.91 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 84 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.21 | 0.57 | 3.41 | 2.70 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 82 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Alabama, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.88 | 0.63 | 4.13 | 3.27 | 0.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Alabama
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $16.41 | $14.45 to $17.49 | 25,250 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $27.42 | $23.15 to $29.71 | 11,580 |
| Registered nurses | $37.06 | $30.53 to $40.09 | 54,340 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.0 | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.7 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.4 | 21.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.2 | 24.8 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.8 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: DIVERSICARE OF LANETT LLC. CMS links this home to Diversicare Healthcare, a group of 44 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/2016 |
| Advocat Finance, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2016 | |
| Dac Newcorp Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/04/2022 | |
| Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/10/1994 | |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2016 | |
| Kellman, Franklin | Corporate director | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Kohn, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2021 | |
| Ratner, Eran | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2021 | |
| Bodie, Rebecca | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/02/2020 | |
| Nee, Stephen | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/20/2023 | |
| Ratner, Eran | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Weishaar, Matthew | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2003 | |
| Brown, Jacqueline | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/17/2021 | |
| Ratner, Eran | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Dms Gp LLC | General partnership interest | Organization | 04/04/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 22, 2021: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 22, 2021: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 22, 2021: "Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 22, 2021: "Post nurse staffing information every day."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.48 hours per resident per day, below the Alabama average of 3.26.
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Alabama contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Alabama. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Alabama Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 334-242-5753. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Alabama Health Care Facilities Deficiencies, where Alabama publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Diversicare of Lanett's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Diversicare of Lanett 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Diversicare of Lanett get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 16, 2023. The Alabama average is 4.
- Has Diversicare of Lanett been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Diversicare of Lanett accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Diversicare of Lanett?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Diversicare Healthcare. Legal business name: DIVERSICARE OF LANETT LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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