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Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

2722 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033

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Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC is a nursing home in Decatur, Georgia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  3. Health inspection on April 1, 2026

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0814 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.

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  4. Fire safety inspection on April 1, 2026

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2026.

    • Citation K0331. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Construct fire resistant interior walls.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2026.

    • Citation K0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  8. Health inspection on April 24, 2025

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  10. Health inspection on December 11, 2024

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  12. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  13. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  14. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  15. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  16. Health inspection on March 24, 2023

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2023.

    • Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2023.

    • Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2023.

    • Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2023.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2023.

    • Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(404) 296-5440
Last standard health inspection
April 1, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
140
Residents per day, on average
118.7
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
Chain
Empire Care Centers
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Georgia average (27 vs 17).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • BURNEY, LINDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2025
  • COLEMAN, SHMEKAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/09/2024
  • DONATH, BARRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/04/2023
  • ELLIS, RENEEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/04/2023
  • ENDSLEY, LKESHIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/13/2023
  • HARDY, LEANTHONYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2022
  • HELLER, SHLOMOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/04/2023
  • LEWIS, JACKIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/04/2023
  • MCMICHAEL, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/06/2023
  • NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/04/2023
  • PRESCOTT, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/21/2026
  • SMITH, BECKEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/04/2023
  • SONE-EBELOUE, GLADYSOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/04/2023
  • SWERDLOFF, ARYEHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2023
  • TOLBERT, MATTHEWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/23/2023

Questions

When was Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC last inspected?

CMS lists April 1, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC have?

CMS lists 27 health citations since March 24, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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