F

DECATUR HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

2326 MORGAN AVENUE SOUTHWEST, DECATUR, AL 35603
Score: 14 / 100

Decatur Health & Rehab Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 14/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Alabama. Families considering this Decatur facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Decatur Health & Rehab Center is near the national average, with 3.95 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 16 deficiencies at Decatur Health & Rehab Center, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.95 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.94 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.47 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.07 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
Feb 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity J
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity J
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0814 Severity F
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    Feb 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 27.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 12.4% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 23.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $25,367

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 14 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
119
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11