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River City Center
1350 14Th Avenue Se, Decatur, AL 35601
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River City Center Description
River City Center is a very large 183 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Decatur, Alabama and is part of the Genesis HealthCare network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 4 out of 10 making it the 11th highest rated community in the city out of 11 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Reviews:
- Patients have experienced poor treatment, including being scared and incoherent due to medication.
- Reports of inadequate care leading to worsened conditions, such as inability to stand and development of bedsores.
- Loss of personal belongings and unclean conditions mentioned.
- Staff described as rude, lazy, and unaccountable, with avoidance of addressing issues.
- Complaints about the quality and portion size of food, alongside reports of multiple COVID-19 cases within the facility.
- Cleanliness and maintenance issues noted, including infrequent room and bathroom cleaning.
- Concerns raised about the facility being understaffed, particularly during evenings and weekends.
Positive Reviews:
- Therapy department and physical therapists received high praise for their work.
- Facility described as having clean rooms, new floors, and spacious hallways without any unpleasant odors.
- Some positive remarks about the food and additional amenities like a smoking area and garden.
- Specific staff members mentioned for their exceptional care and attractiveness.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some aspects like physical therapy and certain amenities were appreciated, concerns about staffing levels and attentiveness were noted.
- Recommendations to visit the facility in the evening to get a true sense of the care provided.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 8, 1969
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 183
Total current residents: 145
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 4
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $28869
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-25 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-25 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-07-18 | 2018-08-10 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2018-07-18 | 2018-08-10 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2018-07-18 | 2018-08-10 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2018-07-18 | 2018-08-10 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-07 | 2021-11-11 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-28 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-28 | C | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-28 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-28 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-28 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-28 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| 2021-09-26 | 2021-10-15 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-09-26 | 2021-10-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-09-26 | 2021-10-15 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-09-26 | 2021-10-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-17 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-16 | G | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-16 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2018-07-17 | 2018-08-16 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-07-17 | $26,481 |
| 2019-03-13 | $12,896 |
| 2021-09-26 | $13,276 |
| 2022-11-07 | $15,593 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Decatur which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 55,437 (large town).
- The average income is $49,731, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 82
- Low Temperature: 43
- Average Temperature: 64.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 186 days of rain, 4 days of snow and 174 days of sun
- Precipitation: 3.3 inches a year
- The crime rate is 6.6 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.35 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.48 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.35 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.65 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 136.0, Moderate Days 45.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Neighborhood Market
0.7 miles awayKroger
1.8 miles awayTarget
1.9 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.4 miles awayCoop
2.6 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Banks
Regions Bank
1.5 miles awayBBVA Compass
1.6 miles awayBank Independent Decatur Crossings
1.8 miles awayTrustmark National Bank
13.6 miles awayFirst National Bank
13.6 miles awayHospitals
Decatur Morgan Hospital
0.2 miles awayParkway Campus
2.6 miles awayAthens-Limestone Hospital
15.0 miles awayNorth Alabama Speciality Hospital
15.0 miles awayMadison Hospital
16.0 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.6 miles awayPill Box
6.1 miles awayEastside
13.7 miles awayPublix Pharmacy
13.8 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
14.0 miles awayDentists
Cole Family Dental
13.7 miles awayAspen Dental
13.8 miles awayLimestone Smiles of Athens
13.8 miles awayBryant Dental
14.7 miles awayHambridge Family Dental Care PC
15.0 miles awayParks
Fairview
0.2 miles awayPop Oliver Park
0.5 miles awayDelano Park
0.7 miles awayDecatur
0.8 miles awayAlbany
0.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Parkway Place Mall
23.3 miles awayCulture
Princess Theater
1.5 miles awayEagle Amphitheatre
2.4 miles awaySpirit of America Stage
2.4 miles awayThe Burleson Center
9.8 miles awayAmphitheatre
15.3 miles awayRestaurants
Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Q
0.6 miles awayLet's Do Lunch
1.4 miles awayMi Hacienda
1.5 miles awayOlive Garden
1.6 miles awayLongHorn Steakhouse
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