RIVER CITY CENTER
1350 FOURTEENTH AVENUE SOUTHEAST, Decatur, AL 35601
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How RIVER CITY CENTER Compares
RIVER CITY CENTER is a 183-bed for-profit nursing facility in Decatur, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.8%) is above the Alabama average of 5.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 183 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Decatur, the local average is 1.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.9% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6% (41% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.8% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIVER CITY CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVER CITY CENTER with other nursing homes in Decatur.
How is RIVER CITY CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 RIVER CITY CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.8% here versus 5.6% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVER CITY CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at RIVER CITY CENTER?
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 Morgan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 20,840 (17.5%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $52,923
- Median home value
- $143,900
Demographics for Morgan 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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