Decatur Medical Lodge
701 W Bennett Rd, Decatur, TX 76234 · Wise County
For-profit · 124 certified beds · 82% occupancy · (940) 626-2800
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Decatur Medical Lodge 2 out of 5 stars overall — below average. Its nurse staffing is 6% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 1 immediate-jeopardy finding in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.06 nurse hours per resident per day. 6% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 71.3% · RN turnover: 60%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0628 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected May 30, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0676 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected May 30, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0805 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected May 30, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected May 30, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0644 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected May 30, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0689 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected May 30, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Apr 28, 2026Corrected May 30, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0804 · Jun 25, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jul 25, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Feb 6, 2025Corrected Mar 7, 2025
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Feb 6, 2025Corrected Mar 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 29 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Priority Management chain (38 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.8★.