Decatur Medical Lodge
Decatur, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676209) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,518
Phone: (940) 626-2800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Decatur Medical Lodge has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Decatur Medical Lodge reports total nurse staffing of about 3.06 hours per resident per day, with only 0.22 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. CMS also reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 71.3% for this facility.
CMS records show Decatur Medical Lodge has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,518.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Decatur Medical Lodge is a 124-bed skilled nursing facility in Decatur, Wise County, Texas, with an average daily census of 102.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 3, 2009.
According to CMS Care Compare, Decatur Medical Lodge holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 3.06 per resident per day, with only 0.22 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.3%, a figure families may wish to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,518.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this listing.
Decatur Medical Lodge is part of the Priority Management chain, which operates 38 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain. CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Decatur Medical Lodge has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Decatur Medical Lodge is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including only 0.22 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 71.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,518.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Decatur Medical Lodge has 124 certified beds and an average daily census of 102.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Priority Management chain, which operates 38 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 3, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Decatur Medical Lodge scores 2, 3, 1, and 2 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9406262800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by the CMS data; please contact the facility directly at 9406262800 to arrange a tour and ask about current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676209?state=TX.
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.