River City Center
1350 Fourteenth Avenue Southeast, Decatur, AL 35601 · (256) 355-6911
For profit - Corporation · 183 certified beds
River City Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2021, found 6 citations (the Alabama average is 4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 29, 2021 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.April 29, 2021 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 29, 2021 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.April 29, 2021 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.April 29, 2021 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.April 29, 2021 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.April 29, 2021 · F0623 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Alabama average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.45 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.96 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.63 | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.86 | 2.44 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.9% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 183 |
| Average residents per day | 163 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Decatur Health & Rehab Center Decatur · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC Falkville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Falkville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Falkville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from River City Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.