Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd · Decatur, TX · 76234 · 9406262800
124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Priority Management
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.17 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,518 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
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 March 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023 · 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 October 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C October 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F October 26, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 31, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 29, 2023 | Fine | $14,518 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676209 · certified since February 3, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.