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River City Center

1350 14Th Avenue Se, Decatur, AL 35601

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,691
  • Average State Price: $3,516
  • Average National Price: $3,754


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    River City Center Overview

    River City Center is a Genesis Healthcare nursing and rehabilitation facility that offers both long-term and short-term rehabilitation services. It is not an assisted living facility but provides comprehensive care for those who require nursing home services.

    Types of Care Offered

    The center provides long-term care for residents who need ongoing assistance with daily activities and short-term rehabilitation for those recovering from surgery or illness. Additionally, they offer respite care services, typically covered by hospice for a set duration.

    Medicaid and VA Assistance

    River City Center has a Medicaid specialist on-site to assist families with the application process and to determine eligibility. The facility also acknowledges additional VA benefits for eligible residents.

    Pet Policy

    Family members are allowed to bring pets to visit residents, provided that the pets are on a leash and have up-to-date vaccination records.

    Dining Experience

    The facility boasts three dining halls, including a separate secured unit for dementia patients. Meals are prepared according to doctor's orders, and there are different dining areas for long-term patients, rehabilitation patients, and those with dementia.

    Safety and Security

    River City Center has implemented security measures such as coded doors, especially for the dementia unit, to ensure the safety of all residents. They also have protocols in place for residents who may wander or require additional supervision.

    Handling Complaints

    Residents can file grievances with the social workers on staff. The facility has a strict protocol for reporting incidents to the state within a specified timeframe.

    Communication with Families

    Visitors are required to register upon entry and exit, ensuring the facility can account for all individuals in case of emergencies. This system also applies to staff members.

    Transportation Services

    River City Center provides transportation for residents to attend doctor's appointments and dialysis sessions. They have their own van for this purpose, and the transportation extends to various locations as scheduled.

    Staffing

    The center employs a range of healthcare professionals including CNAs, RN supervisors, an assistant Director of Nursing (DOM), a DOM, unit managers, and agency nurses who provide care to the residents.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    4
    River City Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 7 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 11 out of 11 communities in Decatur
  • Ranking in State: 419 out of 423 communities in AL

  • Employee Reviews

    5.4
    Genesis HealthCare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1256 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Alabama

    Employee Staff C



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Patients have experienced poor treatment, including being scared and incoherent due to medication.
    • Reports of inadequate care leading to worsened conditions, such as inability to stand and development of bedsores.
    • Loss of personal belongings and unclean conditions mentioned.
    • Staff described as rude, lazy, and unaccountable, with avoidance of addressing issues.
    • Complaints about the quality and portion size of food, alongside reports of multiple COVID-19 cases within the facility.
    • Cleanliness and maintenance issues noted, including infrequent room and bathroom cleaning.
    • Concerns raised about the facility being understaffed, particularly during evenings and weekends.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Therapy department and physical therapists received high praise for their work.
    • Facility described as having clean rooms, new floors, and spacious hallways without any unpleasant odors.
    • Some positive remarks about the food and additional amenities like a smoking area and garden.
    • Specific staff members mentioned for their exceptional care and attractiveness.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some aspects like physical therapy and certain amenities were appreciated, concerns about staffing levels and attentiveness were noted.
    • Recommendations to visit the facility in the evening to get a true sense of the care provided.


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    Health

    ShortStay Care

    LongTerm Care

    Memory Support

    Respite Care

    Palliative Care

    Rehabilitation Therapy


    Services

    Case Management

    Discharge Planning

    Individual Treatment Plans

    Phone Service


    Activities

    Cultural, Educational, Religious And Social Activities

    Recreation Activities

    Pet Therapy

    Activities Of Daily Living


    Community Amenities

    Activity Room

    Fitness Room

    Private Hospice Room

    Sunroom

    Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)

    Conveniently Located


    Room Amenities

    Private And Semi-Private Rooms

    Spacious Rooms

    Private Bathroom

    Fully Air Conditioned

    Individual Climate Control

    Cable Television


    Dining

    Restaurant-Style Dining

    In-room Dining Options

    Private Dining Rooms For Family Gatherings

    Dining Room

    Dietary And Nutrition Needs Management


    Transportation

    Coordinated Transportation


    Pet

    Pet Therapy



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 8, 1969
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 183
    Total current residents: 145
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 4
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $28869


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2019-03-21 2019-04-25 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    2019-03-21 2019-04-25 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2019-03-21 2019-04-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-07-18 2018-08-10 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2018-07-18 2018-08-10 D Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2018-07-18 2018-08-10 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2018-07-18 2018-08-10 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-11-07 2021-11-11 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-04-29 2021-05-28 E Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-04-29 2021-05-28 C Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2021-04-29 2021-05-28 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 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.
    2021-04-29 2021-05-28 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 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.
    2021-04-29 2021-05-28 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-04-29 2021-05-28 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    2021-09-26 2021-10-15 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-09-26 2021-10-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-09-26 2021-10-15 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-09-26 2021-10-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2019-03-13 2019-04-17 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-03-13 2019-05-14 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2018-07-17 2018-08-16 G Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2018-07-17 2018-08-16 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2018-07-17 2018-08-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    2018-07-17 2018-08-16 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-07-17 $26,481
    2019-03-13 $12,896
    2021-09-26 $13,276
    2022-11-07 $15,593

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Decatur which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 55,437 (large town).
    • The average income is $49,731, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 82
      • Low Temperature: 43
      • Average Temperature: 64.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 186 days of rain, 4 days of snow and 174 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 3.3 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.6 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.35 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.48 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.35 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.65 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 136.0, Moderate Days 45.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    0.7 miles away
    Kroger
    1.8 miles away
    Target
    1.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.4 miles away
    Coop
    2.6 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Regions Bank
    1.5 miles away
    BBVA Compass
    1.6 miles away
    Bank Independent Decatur Crossings
    1.8 miles away
    Trustmark National Bank
    13.6 miles away
    First National Bank
    13.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Decatur Morgan Hospital
    0.2 miles away
    Parkway Campus
    2.6 miles away
    Athens-Limestone Hospital
    15.0 miles away
    North Alabama Speciality Hospital
    15.0 miles away
    Madison Hospital
    16.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.6 miles away
    Pill Box
    6.1 miles away
    Eastside
    13.7 miles away
    Publix Pharmacy
    13.8 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    14.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Cole Family Dental
    13.7 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    13.8 miles away
    Limestone Smiles of Athens
    13.8 miles away
    Bryant Dental
    14.7 miles away
    Hambridge Family Dental Care PC
    15.0 miles away

    Parks

    Fairview
    0.2 miles away
    Pop Oliver Park
    0.5 miles away
    Delano Park
    0.7 miles away
    Decatur
    0.8 miles away
    Albany
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Parkway Place Mall
    23.3 miles away

    Culture

    Princess Theater
    1.5 miles away
    Eagle Amphitheatre
    2.4 miles away
    Spirit of America Stage
    2.4 miles away
    The Burleson Center
    9.8 miles away
    Amphitheatre
    15.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Q
    0.6 miles away
    Let's Do Lunch
    1.4 miles away
    Mi Hacienda
    1.5 miles away
    Olive Garden
    1.6 miles away
    LongHorn Steakhouse
    1.7 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of AL. It is a very large-sized community with 183 total beds.

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