Decatur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

    2326 Morgan Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35601
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.4ยท51 reviews

    Compassionate, attentive staff; excellent therapy

    I was heartbroken after my mom's hospital stay, and this facility was a godsend - compassionate, team-oriented staff who genuinely care. Nurses and therapists (PT and speech) were attentive and pushed her 2-3 times a day, and the therapy team made real progress. The building is very clean with no odors, friendly residents, good food, engaging activities and faith-based support; Ashley and Donna were especially kind and communicative. I feel hopeful and secure about my mom's care and would recommend this warm, professional place.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.39ยท(51)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.8
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      3.4

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing staff
    • Responsive and intensive physical/occupational therapy
    • Effective rehabilitation outcomes
    • Knowledgeable and available nursing leadership
    • Clean, odor-free environment
    • Engaging activities and faith-based services
    • Helpful and friendly housekeeping
    • Personalized caregiver attention and communication
    • On-site nurse practitioners and clinical access
    • Welcoming, resident-centered atmosphere
    • Quiet neighborhood setting
    • Positive therapy-driven recovery experiences

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels, especially on second and night shifts
    • High staff turnover leading to poor caregiver continuity
    • Delays in medication administration and call-button response
    • Inconsistent sanitation and incontinence-care practices
    • Variability in care quality across different units/floors
    • Weak family communication and delayed notifications
    • Management and operational oversight gaps
    • Outdated and undersized private rooms
    • Limited in-room entertainment and amenities
    • Variable meal quality and meal-service continuity
    • Security and property-loss concerns
    • Disruptions to therapy access during facility maintenance

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews portray a facility with a clear split between strong clinical/rehabilitative strengths and operational inconsistencies. On the positive side, many families and residents describe compassionate nursing and therapy teams that deliver measurable rehabilitation progress. Physical and occupational therapy services are frequently cited as responsive and intensive, with some patients receiving multiple sessions per day and making notable gains. Housekeeping and select frontline caregivers are also highlighted for friendly, attentive interactions, and the facilityโ€™s general cleanliness and odor-free environment is repeatedly affirmed.

    At the same time, there are persistent concerns about staffing reliability and management oversight. Staffing levels are characterized as inconsistentโ€”with particular weakness on second and night shiftsโ€”and high staff turnover undermines caregiver continuity. These workforce issues are associated with a pattern of delays in medication administration and slow responses to call buttons, as well as inconsistent assistance for activities of daily living. Families also describe variability in care quality between units or floors, suggesting uneven implementation of policies and practices across the building.

    Communication and operational management emerge as additional focal points. Several accounts reference delayed or incomplete communication with families about clinical changes, medication timing, and appointment coordination. Some reviewers describe management recruiting and training efforts but also express concern about supervisory presence on later shifts. Facility-level operational gaps extend to amenities and infrastructure: private rooms are described as small and dated, in-room entertainment options are limited, and therapy availability can be disrupted during remodeling or maintenance work.

    Dining and activities show mixed impressions. The activity program and faith-based offerings receive positive comments, and nutrition is praised in some reviews; however, others mention variability in food quality and occasional interruptions to meal service. Safety and security concerns are raised in a few accounts, including property-loss incidents and perceived lapses in supervision in communal areas. Overall, experiences range from highly positiveโ€”where families call the center a "godsend" and endorse it for rehabโ€”to highly critical, with some families choosing to transfer residents due to unmet expectations.

    For prospective residents and families: consider an in-person tour that includes the specific unit you would use, ask about staffing ratios during nights and weekends, clarify medication administration and call-response protocols, verify therapy schedules and how maintenance or remodels are handled, and seek current references about continuity of care. These steps will help assess whether the facilityโ€™s strong rehabilitative and caregiving elements align with your expectations and whether operational weaknesses have been addressed.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Decatur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located at 2326 Morgan Ave SW, Decatur, AL, 35601.

    About Decatur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

    Decatur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center sits at 2326 Morgan Ave SW in Decatur, Alabama, and provides healthcare and rehabilitation services to seniors who need extra support or medical care, and folks will notice right away the building's wheelchair access, onsite parking, and clean, air-conditioned spaces which keep the place comfortable for everyone inside, and that's especially important since the community offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care within its 119-bed capacity. This place brings together an experienced team including Physicians, Nursing Staff, and Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists who work with residents on therapy plans to help regain strength, improve health, or just get by a little easier every day, and the personalized nursing care aims to support each person's needs and abilities. There's a daily routine with planned activities-games, clubs, social dining, even educational or entertaining events-to help residents stay social, find something they enjoy, or try something new, and staff make sure family caregivers have guidance and information about long-term care insurance and resources. Folks here can move in for long-term when living at home isn't safe anymore, or stay for a short time if they're getting out of the hospital but not quite ready to be on their own, and many say the care helps maintain independence as much as possible. The air-conditioned rooms, regular meals, and shared common spaces add comfort, while restrooms and other features are set up for easy use by folks with mobility issues, and as part of the Decatur Health and Rehab and USA Healthcare networks, the center works to provide expert-led care. The facility holds a CMS-certified five-star rating, but online reviews average about 2.9 out of 13 ratings. Decatur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is close to hospitals and local physicians, so getting to appointments isn't a struggle, and the goal stays rooted in fostering a safe, caring, and active setting where folks can stay as independent as possible, day by day.

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