River City Center
Decatur, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015113) · 183 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 355-6911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River City Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
River City Center reports 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.9%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
River City Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
River City Center is a for-profit nursing home in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, certified for 183 beds with an average of 163 residents. The facility has participated in Medicare and Medicaid since 1969 and currently accepts both programs.
According to CMS Care Compare, River City Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. However, its quality measures rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility and no payment denials on record.
River City Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain.
There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months for this facility.
Families evaluating this facility should note the gap between its low overall and health inspection ratings and its higher quality measure and staffing ratings, and are encouraged to review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River City Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.9%; the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is reported for this facility in the given data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River City Center is certified for 183 beds with an average of 163 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 8, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; River City Center scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2563556911 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data available does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2563556911 for scheduling and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review River City Center's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015113?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.