Facility profile · CCN 676209
Decatur Medical Lodge
23 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $14,518.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202623
Total citations
22
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$14,518
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
23 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F761 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard |
| Feb 6, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| May 10, 2024 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 17, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 14, 2023 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard |
| Dec 14, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Dec 14, 2023 | F814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard |
| Dec 14, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| Dec 14, 2023 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard |
| Nov 29, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint |
| Oct 11, 2023 | F809 | 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. | C | Complaint |
| Oct 11, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint |
| Oct 11, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Oct 11, 2023 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint |
| Oct 11, 2023 | F584 | 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. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 29, 2023 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 29, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 29, 2023 | F802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Complaint |
| Oct 26, 2022 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $14,518 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 | Fine | $14,518 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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