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HomeAlabamaRiver City Center

River City Center

1350 Fourteenth Avenue Southeast, Decatur, AL 356012563556911WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(126 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
183
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How River City Center Compares in Alabama

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Alabama. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
AL average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
AL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
AL average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.45 hrs/day
AL average
3.88 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.96 hrs/day
AL average
0.65 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
51.9%
AL average
46.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Alabama average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Alabama average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.45 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.88.
Reported RN time is 0.96 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.65.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 13, 2019
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 29, 2021
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,756/mo
Alabama median
Private Room
$8,517/mo
Alabama median
Morgan County 65+
22,059
17.9% of county
County Population
123,102
Morgan County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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River City Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Decatur, Alabama with 183 certified beds. It has been operating since 1969. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
183
Avg Residents/Day
163
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 8, 1969
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Morgan
Last Inspection
Apr 29, 2021
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
48.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 29, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 29, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Apr 29, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 29, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0809Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 29, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Apr 29, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 13, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 13, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jul 17, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 17, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jul 17, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jul 17, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.86 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.45 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.10 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.9%
RN Turnover
27.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 2, 2015
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
WHITMAN, ARNOLD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 2, 2015
BERG, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 2, 2015
BRIDGEFORD, LAURACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
MENDELSON, AVICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
DUNAVANT, JOSEPHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
MORRIS, DIANEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2021
VAKHARIA, BHARATOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
DUNAVANT, JOSEPHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 27, 2025
VAKHARIA, BHARATADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 27, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for River City Center and nearby alternatives.

All Alabama facilities
River City Center
Decatur, ALCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Decatur Health & Rehab Center
Decatur, AL2.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $25,367
Madison Manor Nursing Home
Madison, AL14.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC
Falkville, AL14.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $25,568
Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC
Athens, AL15.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Athens, AL15.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Falkville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Falkville, AL15.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $146,615
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
River City Center
Decatur, AL · Current facility
—1/51/54/5None recorded
Decatur Health & Rehab Center
Decatur, AL
2.5 mi1/51/53/5$25,367
Madison Manor Nursing Home
Madison, AL
14.1 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC
Falkville, AL
14.3 mi2/52/53/5$25,568
Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC
Athens, AL
15.0 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Athens, AL
15.2 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Falkville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Falkville, AL
15.4 mi1/51/53/5$146,615

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for River City Center?▾
River City Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does River City Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Alabama is $7,756/month for a semi-private room and $8,517/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). River City Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has River City Center had any health inspection violations?▾
River City Center had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 29, 2021). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at River City Center?▾
River City Center provides 3.45 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours, 0.63 LPN hours, and 1.86 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.9%.
How many beds does River City Center have?▾
River City Center has 183 certified beds with an average of 163 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near River City Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Alabama, including 1 in Decatur. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about River City Center?▾
On Google Maps, River City Center has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 126 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Genesis Healthcare

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