THE HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION (DECATUR, TX) has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star staffing and 2-star health inspections, while quality measures are 4 stars. It reports 2.67 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has $29,325 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: February 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $29,325recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.6727.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.33
Licensed practical nurses
1.00
Nurse aides
1.34
Weekend nursing
2.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 96%
Registered nurse turnover: 100%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
4.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
29.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
29.7%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.6%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
97.1%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: K
The home failed to ensure its staff were properly licensed, certified, or registered as required by state law. Cited May 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 839 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
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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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,151 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,174 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $29,325 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 30, 2025
$15,151
Federal fine
Mar 14, 2025
$14,174
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE · 149 homes · 2.3 stars avg
Occupancy
66 residents on an average day (60% of 110 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 22 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.