Decatur Health & Rehab Center
2326 Morgan Avenue Southwest · Decatur, AL · 35603 · 2563405765
119 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Venza Care Management
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $17,346 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $25,367 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 16, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 16, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 16, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 16, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2025 | Fine | $5,782 |
| February 3, 2025 | Fine | $5,782 |
| February 3, 2025 | Fine | $5,782 |
| May 17, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015206 · certified since December 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.