The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
DECATUR CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING LLC
DECATUR, GA · Medicare-certified · 140 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC has an overall 3 out of 5 stars, with low 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings but a 5-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.27 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2747 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2747.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.88
- Nurse aides
- 1.81
- Weekend nursing
- 2.96
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.4%1.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%5.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.7%4.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.8%15.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.4%8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
1.4%2.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.5%1.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.3%15.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.5%87.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—86%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.2%86.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 4, 2023
Now operated by Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC, previously Manor Care Rehabilitation Center of Decatur Ga, LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of EMPIRE CARE CENTERS · 19 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 117.9 residents on an average day (84% of 140 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.