LAFAYETTE NURSING HOME
555 B STREET SW, Lafayette, AL 36862
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LAFAYETTE NURSING HOME Compares
LAFAYETTE NURSING HOME is a 63-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lafayette, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (36.6%) is above the Alabama average of 21.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 63 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lafayette, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 36.6% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.2% (73% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.3% (61% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — better than the Alabama average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — worse than the Alabama average of 24.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated October 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAFAYETTE NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAFAYETTE NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Lafayette.
How is LAFAYETTE NURSING HOME addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is LAFAYETTE NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 36.6% here versus 21.2% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LAFAYETTE NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.3% here versus 3.3% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAFAYETTE NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAFAYETTE NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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