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
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-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D November 28, 2018
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected December 14, 2018 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 28, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 14, 2018 · Infection Control
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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.