All citations for Heritage Place of Decatur

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

November 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 13 of 13 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0635, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.