Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
2722 North Decatur Road · Decatur, GA · 30033 · 4042965440
140 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Empire Care Centers
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.74 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2026 · 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 May 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · 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 June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 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 June 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2023
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2023
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 April 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115246 · certified since November 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.