The Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation
201 E Thompson St · Decatur, TX · 76234 · 9406272165
110 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.67 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
96% 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.67 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 96% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $29,325 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · 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 February 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · 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 November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 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 September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
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 September 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | Fine | $15,151 |
| March 14, 2025 | Fine | $14,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 676004 · certified since February 18, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.