LOFT REHAB OF DECATUR has a 1 out of 5 star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it has had $39,780 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: February 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $39,780recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4368.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.41
Licensed practical nurses
0.90
Nurse aides
2.14
Weekend nursing
3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.5%3.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%2.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.7%2.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
13.9%4.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.7%16.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—31.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.2%14.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.8%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0.7%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
54.9%29.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
31.8%89.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87%84.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—46.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
50%38.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $39,780 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $109,964 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
Federal fine
Oct 9, 2025
$39,780
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 3, 2024
40 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 24, 2024
46 days
Federal fine
Jan 30, 2024
$70,184
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE LOFT REHABILITATION AND NURSING · 7 homes · 1.9 stars avg
Occupancy
89.8 residents on an average day (60% of 150 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 27 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.