HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR
605 W MULBERRY, Decatur, TX 76234
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR Compares
HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Decatur, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (24.6%) is above the Texas average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Decatur, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.6% — worse than the Texas average of 9.4% (161% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (70% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Texas average of 4.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.5% — worse than the Texas average of 25.8% (33% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR with other nursing homes in Decatur.
How is HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.6% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR's rating advantage in Decatur?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Decatur
Decatur sits in Wise County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 10,263 (15.1%)
- Median age
- 38.6 years
- Median household income
- $67,726
- Median home value
- $178,200
Demographics for Wise County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Decatur.
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