Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing Llc
Decatur, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115246) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (404) 296-5440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing reports total nurse staffing of about 3.27 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing LLC is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Decatur, De Kalb County, Georgia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1977. The facility is certified for 140 beds and reports an average daily census of 117.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are mixed: health inspections are rated 2 stars, staffing is rated 2 stars, and quality measures are rated 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.27 hours per resident per day, including about 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Empire Care Centers chain, which includes 20 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars — notably lower than this facility's own 3-star overall rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent CMS reporting period available at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 40.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 140 beds with an average daily census of 117.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit LLC and is part of the Empire Care Centers chain, which has 20 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on November 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 4042965440 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4042965440 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115246?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.