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

Inspection record 30% of score 57
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 82
Context 5% 75

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-day3.233.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.740.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.91≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year36%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (27 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · F April 1, 2026 · found via complaint

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected May 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · F December 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected January 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.