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Harborview Decatur

Decatur, Georgia · CCN 115012

10 surveys since 2010, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
48
Surveys
10
Harm or worse
0
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2010–2025
’10’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worseNone

No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file7/10

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
73
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
HARBORVIEW HEALTH SYSTEMS
County
De Kalb
Medicare-certified since
1976

CMS ratings

Overall
3
Health inspection
3
Staffing
3
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=14, floor 20).

Last survey on record

May 7, 2025

551 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.863.30
Registered-nurse hours per resident day1.16—
Annual nurse turnover68.1%46.0%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$6,292 across 2 penalties

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1392.9%E17.1%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 14 of the 48 citations on record.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Harborview Decatur, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Jun 8, 2023

    Based on observations,staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, 'Maintenance Inspection, the facility failed to ensure that the environment was safe, clean, and comfortable for residents, related to disrepair of residents' rooms and restrooms. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Maintenance Inspection dated 3/1/2023 revealed It is the policy of this facility to utilize a maintenance inspection checklist in order to assure safe functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public. During a tour of the facility on 6/5/2023 at 10:30 a.m. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF552May 7, 2025

    Based on interview and record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans, the facility failed to provide information on the risks and benefits of prescribed psychotropic medications for one of five Residents (R) (R165) reviewed for unnecessary medications. This failure placed residents at risk of not knowing what their medications were and potential adverse side effects. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans, dated 1/1/2023, revealed, . The physician, other practitioner, or professional will inform the resident and/or resident representative of the risks and benefits of proposed care, of treatment, and treatment alternatives/options . […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF553May 7, 2025

    Based on interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans, the facility failed to ensure one of 35 sampled Residents (R) (R165) reviewed for care planning was afforded the right to participate in their care planning process. This failure placed residents at risk of not being aware of the goals and outcomes of their care. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans, dated 1/1/2023, revealed, . The physician, other practitioner, or professional will inform the resident and/or resident representative of the risks and benefits of proposed care, of treatment, and treatment alternatives/options . […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF628May 7, 2025

    Based on record review, interview, and review of the facility policy titled, Transfer and Discharge (including AMA [Against Medical Advise]), the facility failed to ensure three of nine Residents (R) (R22, R25, and R40) and/or their Resident Representative (RR or Family Member (FM) received a written notice of transfer and/or a written bed hold notice that included all required information who were reviewed for hospitalization . This failure had the potential to affect the resident and their Resident Representative (RR or FM) by not having the knowledge of where and why a resident was transferred and/or how to appeal the transfer, if desired, and contribute to the possibility of denial of re-admission and loss of the resident's home following a hospitalization for residents transferred to… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF641May 7, 2025

    Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) Manual, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurate for two of three sampled Residents (R) (R1 and R43) reviewed for Preadmission Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR). This failure had the potential to affect the care planning and provision of needed services. Finding include: Review of the October 2024 RAI Manual, page A-30 regarding Section A1500 of the MDS revealed, . […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 48 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • May 7, 2025Standard10 findings
  • Jun 8, 2023Standard and complaint3 findings
  • Nov 10, 2021Standard and complaint1 finding
  • Dec 6, 2018Standard12 findings
  • Feb 9, 2017Standard5 findings
  • Aug 28, 2014Standard3 findings
  • Jun 20, 2013—1 finding
  • Nov 8, 2012—5 findings
Show the 2 earlier surveys
  • Jun 3, 2011—4 findings
  • Jan 21, 2010—4 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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