Heritage Place of Decatur
605 W Mulberry St, Decatur, TX 76234 · (940) 627-5444
For profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Heritage Place of Decatur has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 6 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 21, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 21, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.November 21, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 21, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.November 21, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 21, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 21, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 27, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.99 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.33 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.05 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.61 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 43.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Decatur Medical Lodge Decatur · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Decatur · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bridgeport Medical Lodge Bridgeport · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Heritage Place of Decatur on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.