ElderGrade
B

76.6/100

Above average

Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing Llc

2722 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033

CMS 3/5 stars #4 of 18 in De Kalb County (404) 296-5440
Certified beds
140
Occupancy
84%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

29.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.59 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 40% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.27 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.59 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.96 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 40.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 27 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 1, 2026 (4 months ago).

F Apr 1, 2026 F0814 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 1, 2026 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 1, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 1, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 24, 2025 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 24, 2025 F0804 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 24, 2025 F0578 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 24, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of EMPIRE CARE CENTERS, which operates 19 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
DONATH, BARRY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SWERDLOFF, ARYEH Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DONATH, BARRY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HELLER, SHLOMO Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
EMPIRE CARE CENTERS LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BHATIA, VAANI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BURNEY, LINDA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COLEMAN, SHMEKA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DONATH, BARRY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ELLIS, RENEE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ENDSLEY, LKESHIA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing Llc

What is the ElderGrade for Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing Llc? +

Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing Llc holds an ElderGrade of B (76.6 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing Llc? +

Residents receive an average of 3.27 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing Llc been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 27 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing Llc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing Llc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.