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
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
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
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.86 | 3.30 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.16 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 68.1% | 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
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1392.9% | E17.1% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
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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