ElderGrade
C

66/100

Average

Lafayette Nursing Home

555 B Street Sw, Lafayette, AL 36862

CMS 2/5 stars #4 of 4 in Chambers County (334) 864-9371
Certified beds
63
Occupancy
80%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • No citations recorded in the last 3 years

Staffing

16.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.89 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.44 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 23% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.19 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.44 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.47 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 13 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 21, 2022 (3 years ago).

E Sep 21, 2022 F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 12, 2020 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 12, 2020 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Jan 25, 2019 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Jan 25, 2019 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Jan 25, 2019 F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

F Jan 25, 2019 F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 25, 2019 F0838

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
FIRST BANK OF ALABAMA Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
OZIMBA, EMMANUEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WHITE, JOHN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WHITE, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WHITE, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
OZIMBA, EMMANUEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WHITE, JOHN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FIRST BANK OF ALABAMA Organization ADP OF THE SNF
THE ESTATE OF JOHN HOLMES Organization ADP OF THE SNF
OZIMBA, EMMANUEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
WHITE, JOHN Individual ADP OF THE SNF
THE ESTATE OF JOHN HOLMES Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Lafayette Nursing Home

What is the ElderGrade for Lafayette Nursing Home? +

Lafayette Nursing Home holds an ElderGrade of C (66 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Lafayette Nursing Home? +

Residents receive an average of 3.19 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Lafayette Nursing Home been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 13 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Lafayette Nursing Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Lafayette Nursing Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.