RIVER CITY CENTER — Nursing Home in DECATUR, AL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 183 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 153.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 015113 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.13 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.69 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
RIVER CITY CENTER had 6 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (April 29, 2021).
Inspection Findings — April 29, 2021
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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. (Level E)Corrected — May 28, 2021
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Level C)Corrected — May 28, 2021
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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. (Level F)Corrected — May 28, 2021
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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. (Level D)Corrected — May 28, 2021
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — May 28, 2021
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Level F)Corrected — May 28, 2021
River City Center is a 183-bed nursing home in Decatur, Alabama. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident day, below the Alabama average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in April 2021, cited 6 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Bottom line: the facility’s recent inspection cited multiple areas needing improvement, but none were judged severe, which suggests issues were correctable rather than immediately critical. You should ask how the facility’s current nursing coverage ensures residents’ daily care and meal/service needs are met, given the inspection findings about food, dining schedules, and the living environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RIVER CITY CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
RIVER CITY CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is RIVER CITY CENTER's CMS star rating?
RIVER CITY CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at RIVER CITY CENTER?
RIVER CITY CENTER reports 3.1313 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has RIVER CITY CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, RIVER CITY CENTER had 6 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does RIVER CITY CENTER have?
RIVER CITY CENTER has 183 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- DECATUR HEALTH & REHAB CENTER — 1/5 — 2.5 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.