Diversicare of Lanett
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 41 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While many families report excellent rehabilitation outcomes and compassionate care, there are serious, recurring reports regarding hygiene and neglect. When touring, we strongly recommend checking the cleanliness of resident rooms and asking specifically about the protocol for ensuring timely assistance with personal hygiene and call-button response times.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
41 reviews on Google“Diversicare of Lanett receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate staff and successful rehabilitation outcomes. However, significant concerns exist regarding hygiene, specifically regarding residents being left in soiled conditions, and the adequacy of therapy and medical attention for complex health needs.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective rehabilitation therapy programs
- Clean and well-maintained facility environment
- Strong communication with family members
Concerns
- Hygiene and incontinence care issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Insufficient therapy hours or physical decline during stay (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 44 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your facility has a strong reputation for compassionate nursing care; how do you ensure that same level of attentiveness when it comes to consistent hygiene and incontinence support for residents?
- 2With your rehabilitation therapy programs being a noted strength, how do you tailor the intensity and frequency of these sessions to prevent physical decline during a resident's stay?
- 3Your CMS staffing rating is currently a 3/5; could you explain how you manage staffing levels to ensure every resident receives the prompt care they need throughout the day and night?
- 4I see that your team actively engages with families through online feedback; how do you incorporate that kind of open communication into your daily care planning for residents?
- 5What does a typical daily activity schedule look like for residents who are looking to stay active and socially engaged?
- 6In the event of a sudden medical emergency, what is your protocol for stabilizing a resident and communicating with family members?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My family member went from looking years older to looking years younger within a 2 week period because of the excellent care given at the facility in Lanett.”
“My dad was admitted 3 months ago and with out the amazing staff at diversicare he would not be home today! They are so kind, caring, and compassionate.”
“There were a couple of times he laid in his own urine for hours. After we raised Hell, they cleaned him up.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Diversicare of Lanett shows a mixed safety record with 18 deficiencies across three surveys, primarily involving fire safety and building code violations that have been corrected by the facility. The most frequent issues centered on smoke containment systems, emergency exits, and fire safety equipment, with some fire safety problems recurring across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected and no complaint-triggered violations occurred, the repeated fire safety citations warrant attention during any facility visit.
Mar 16, 2023Routine9
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Apr 22, 2021Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Feb 13, 2019Routine1
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Diversicare of Lanett
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Diversicare Healthcare
46 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 11 of 44
Ownership & Management
Owners
Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC
Owner · Organization
Advocat Finance, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Dac Newcorp INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Diversicare Management Services Lp.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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