Harborview Decatur
2787 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033 · De Kalb County · (404) 292-0626
73 certified beds, about 68 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115012 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 7, 2025, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 14 health citations since November 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $6,292 in the last three years; the largest was $4,194, and the latest is dated January 2, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.86 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.16 of those hours.
68.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
CMS links it to Harborview Health Systems, an affiliated group of 22 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 14 health citations on file.
May 7, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased 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.
- D Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Inspectors wroteBased 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.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased 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 the hospital.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased 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.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, review of the facility's policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans, and the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan with a person-centered focus, measurable goal, and resident-specific interventions for one of 35 sampled Resident (R) (R 34). Specifically, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for R34. This failure placed residents at risk of increased psychosocial distress and a diminished quality of life.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans, the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive care plan was revised/updated for two of 10 Residents (R) (R24 and R34) reviewed for pressure ulcers. The facility failed to revise the Skin Integrity Care Plan when R24 and R34 developed pressure ulcers. This failure placed residents at risk of unmet care needs.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of facility's policies titled, Wound Treatment Management, and Skin Assessments, the facility failed to provide care and services related to pressure ulcers for three of 10 Residents (R) (R214, R24, and R215) reviewed for pressure ulcers. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure a skin assessment was completed prior to R214's discharge to home where it was discovered he had a buttock pressure ulcer. In addition, the facility failed to ensure a low loss air mattress (a specialized medical mattress designed to prevent and treat pressure ulcers by providing constant airflow and alternating pressure) was placed on R24 and R215's bed per the wound care physician's order. These failures placed the residents at risk of unidentified and worsening wound care needs.
- D Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medically related social services were provided to meet the needs of two of 35 sampled Residents (R) (R116 and R54). This failure had the potential to affect the safety and well-being of the residents and their caregivers and help prevent re-admission.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to maintain a complete medical record for three of 35 sampled Residents (R) (R164, R165, and R215). The failure placed the residents at risk of unmet care needs.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, the facility failed to ensure staff used proper personal protective equipment (PPE) with a resident who required enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) for one of three Residents (R) (R32) observed for medication administration. The deficient practice to not perform adequate infection control practices increases the risk of cross contamination and spread of infection.
June 8, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased 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.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, and the facility's policy titled, Oxygen (O2) Administration, the facility failed to provide Medical Doctor's (MD) orders for O2, to provide humidification to the O2 concentrator, and label/date O2 tubing for one of five Residents (R) (R#59) reviewed for O2 therapy. Also, the facility failed to provide a protective plastic bag to cover the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) mask and tubing for one of five Residents (R) (R#216) reviewed for respiratory treatment.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Storage of Medications, the facility failed to ensure one of three medication carts was locked and secured when the cart was unattended and not within eyesight of a nurse. The deficient practice placed residents, staff, and visitors at risk of having unauthorized access to residents' medications.
November 10, 2021Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of four sampled residents, (R)#41, was served a vegetarian diet ordered as ordered by the Physician.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $2,098 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,194 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.86 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.16 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.73 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.82 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.88 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 68.1% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 41.7% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.42 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.90 on weekdays and 3.73 on weekends, 4% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.78 in April to June 2025 to 3.86 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.86 | 1.16 | 3.90 | 3.73 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 68 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.08 | 1.22 | 3.90 | 4.55 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.91 | 0.88 | 4.20 | 3.20 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 68 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.78 | 0.88 | 4.05 | 3.09 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 64 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Georgia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 3.3% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.8 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 31.1 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.3 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.0 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.6 | 25.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.5 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HARBORVIEW DECATUR, LLC. CMS links this home to Harborview Health Systems, a group of 22 nursing homes averaging 2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ga Nc 14, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 04/01/2022 |
| Thomas, Lizzie | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Englander, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Leibowitz, Chaim | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2025: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2025: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 7, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing LLC Decatur, 0.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Parkside at Budd Terrace Operating Company LLC Atlanta, 3.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the Decatur, 3.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- A.g. Rhodes Home Wesley Woods Atlanta, 3.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Briarwood Health Center by Harborview, LLC Tucker, 3.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Pruitthealth - Virginia Park Atlanta, 3.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Glenwood Health Center by Harborview Decatur, 4.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Westminster Commons Atlanta, 5.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 35 citations
Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Georgia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-552-4464. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: GaMap2Care, Find a Facility, where Georgia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Harborview Decatur's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Harborview Decatur 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Harborview Decatur get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 7, 2025. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Harborview Decatur been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $6,292 in the last three years.
- Does Harborview Decatur accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Harborview Decatur?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Harborview Health Systems. Legal business name: HARBORVIEW DECATUR, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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