Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center

332 River Road · Decatur, TN · 37322 · 4233343002

88 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ahava Healthcare

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

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.

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 86
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 61
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 89
Context 5% 85

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.733.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.370.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.46≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year58%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected February 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected November 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 30, 2022

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected October 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 24, 2019

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

    Corrected October 14, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 24, 2019

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

    Corrected October 14, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 28, 2018

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Corrected December 14, 2018 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D November 28, 2018

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 14, 2018 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E November 28, 2018

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

    Corrected December 14, 2018 · Infection Control

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445529 · certified since November 29, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.