Decatur Rehab & Health Care Ct

136 South Dipper Lane · Decatur, IL · 62522 · 2174287767

58 certified beds For profit - Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
  • 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 4 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 21
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 20
Federal penalties 15% 52
Trend 10% 70
Context 5% 100

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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: not rated

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $25,500

Inspection citations (89 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E November 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Actual harm · G September 25, 2024

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected November 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Corrected November 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected November 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F September 25, 2024

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected October 18, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · F September 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Corrected October 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
September 19, 2024Fine$25,500
September 19, 2024Payment Denial23 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 14E848 · certified since October 23, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.