Eamc- Lanier
Opelika, AL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 01T029)
CMS has not published outcome measures for this facility yet — often because it has too few cases to report reliably.
Ownership: Government · Phone: (502) 596-6346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS Care Compare does not currently show comparative quality measures for EAMC-Lanier — none of the reported measures show it as better or worse than the national benchmark, based on available data.
CMS has not published discharge-to-community or readmission data for EAMC-Lanier at this time, so a specific recovery comparison to national rates isn't available from this data.
EAMC-Lanier is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Opelika, Alabama, operated under government ownership, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
EAMC-Lanier is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Opelika, Alabama, in Lee County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2016, and operates under government ownership. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities like EAMC-Lanier provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than remaining in long-term care.
CMS Care Compare publishes several plain-language comparisons for IRFs against national benchmarks, including how often patients are discharged back to the community, rates of potentially preventable readmissions, and rates of healthcare-associated infections such as catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. diff. For EAMC-Lanier, these specific measures are not currently reported in the available CMS data, which can happen when a facility has a low number of qualifying cases or the data has not yet been published for this reporting period.
Based on the available CMS data, EAMC-Lanier is not shown as better than the national benchmark on any of the reported measures, and is also not shown as worse than the national benchmark on any reported measures — meaning no comparative rating is currently available. Families considering this facility are encouraged to contact EAMC-Lanier directly and to check CMS Care Compare for the most current information, as data vintages update periodically.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often 3 or more hours a day) aimed at helping patients recover function quickly and return home, whereas a nursing home typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity custodial or skilled care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS has not published a discharge-to-community rate for EAMC-Lanier in the available data.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Readmission comparison data is not reported for EAMC-Lanier in the available CMS data.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Infection rate comparisons, including catheter-associated infections and C. diff, are not reported for EAMC-Lanier in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, EAMC-Lanier is Medicare-certified, which means it meets federal requirements to provide covered inpatient rehabilitation services.
Who owns this facility?
EAMC-Lanier is operated under government ownership.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
EAMC-Lanier has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2016.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The available data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact EAMC-Lanier at (502) 596-6346 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
Based on available CMS data, EAMC-Lanier shows 0 measures rated better than the national benchmark and 0 rated worse, indicating the relevant comparative data is not currently reported.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information for EAMC-Lanier at the official Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/01T029?state=AL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours per day, discharge outcomes, infection rates, and readmission rates, and confirm current details directly with the facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated between the referring hospital and the receiving facility; contact EAMC-Lanier at (502) 596-6346 to confirm the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.