Harborview Decatur
2787 North Decatur Road · Decatur, GA · 30033 · 4042920626
73 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Harborview Health Systems
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
71% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 71% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $6,292 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · 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 July 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected December 25, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $2,098 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,194 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115012 · certified since September 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.