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River City Center
1350 Fourteenth Avenue Southeast, Decatur, AL 35601
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
River City Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Decatur, Alabama, certified for 183 beds and caring for about 163 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Alabama median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 2, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 6.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 7.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Alabama median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 51.9%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Morgan Co. median | Alabama median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 16 | 9 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.6 | 13.4 | 7.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.9% | 59.0% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $25,568 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 224 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Alabama average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Apr 2021, 13 Mar 2019.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×4 E ×2 F ×4 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2021 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 28 May 2021 |
| 29 Apr 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 May 2021 |
| 29 Apr 2021 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 28 May 2021 |
| 29 Apr 2021 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 May 2021 |
| 29 Apr 2021 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2021 |
| 29 Apr 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Standard survey | 28 May 2021 |
| 13 Mar 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2019 |
| 13 Mar 2019 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2019 |
| 17 Jul 2018 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2018 |
| 17 Jul 2018 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2018 |
| 17 Jul 2018 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2018 |
| 17 Jul 2018 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2018 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Alabama average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.9%, RNs 27.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Alabama median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.9% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.1% | 20.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Sunbridge Healthcare Llc. Chain: Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/02/2015 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Morgan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC | Falkville | 216 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 6.5 | $26K | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Decatur Health & Rehab Center | Decatur | 119 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 13.4 | $25K | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Falkville Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterSFF Candidate | Falkville | 116 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33 | 28.4 | $147K | 2 Sep 2025 |
All 4 facilities in Morgan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has River City Center been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Alabama median is 9 per facility.
Has River City Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at River City Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Alabama median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates River City Center?
It is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Genesis Holdings LLC, Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC and Gen Operations I LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was River City Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Apr 2021; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Apr 2021.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.