Decatur Wellness & Rehabilitation Center

    332 River Rd, Decatur, TN, 37322
    4.7 · 58 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Warm caring staff highly recommended

    I placed a loved one here and I'm very satisfied - the staff are warm, caring and attentive, the facility is clean, modern and welcoming, and the life-enrichment and therapy programs keep residents engaged. Administration and nursing are experienced and committed, with convenient parking and transportation options that make visits and appointments easy. My only caveats were occasional communication lapses with family and some struggles meeting specific dietary restrictions (acid reflux). Overall I feel peace of mind and would highly recommend this facility.

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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

    4.74 · 58 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • Caring, compassionate and friendly staff
    • Staff frequently go above and beyond
    • Experienced, well-educated administration and leadership
    • Strong rehabilitation and therapy program (short-term and long-term)
    • Resident-centered activities and strong life enrichment department
    • Clean, modern, odor-free facility with recent remodels
    • Welcoming, at-home small-town atmosphere
    • 24/7 nursing care and attentive aides
    • Good admissions/placement assistance and welcoming front desk
    • On-site and community transportation (community bus, wheelchair van)
    • Outdoor and social activities (fishing, events, music, popcorn nights)
    • Peace of mind for families and high overall satisfaction
    • Specific staff members named positively (e.g., Tammy Satterfield Webb, Cindy)
    • Pleasant chaplain services
    • Homestyle, fresh meals (noted by several reviewers)

    Cons

    • Poor or inconsistent communication with families / unresponsiveness
    • Dietary accommodations not always sufficient for medical restrictions (e.g., acid reflux)
    • At least one report claiming poor quality of care
    • Isolated concerns about hospice placement and end-of-life handling
    • Some families advise against placement (indicating variability in experience)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on compassionate, attentive staff and capable leadership. The overwhelming majority of comments praise the caregivers — nurses, aides, and therapy staff — for their friendliness, compassion, and willingness to go above and beyond (examples include helping turn a patient, explaining medications, and individualized attention). Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as smiling, engaging, and helpful across departments, and several name individual employees who made a positive impression. The facility is credited with providing peace of mind to families and being a godsend or top-choice option for long-term care for many reviewers.

    Clinical services and rehabilitation receive consistent praise. Multiple reviewers specifically mention a strong therapy program, short-term rehabilitation options, and 24/7 nursing coverage. These items are presented as key strengths that enable recovery and ongoing medical oversight. The center’s ability to accommodate off-campus medical needs via a wheelchair van and to provide resident transport through a community bus also stands out as a practical advantage that keeps residents connected to local appointments and activities.

    Life enrichment and activities are another clearly emphasized strength. Reviewers note a robust life enrichment department that creates resident-centered programs tailored to interests, including music and singing, popcorn and drinks events, outdoor activities, and fishing. These activities are described as engaging and social, helping build memories and a sense of community among residents. The facility’s small-town, welcoming atmosphere is referenced frequently; residents’ voices are said to be heard, events are described as enjoyable, and the environment is presented as laid-back and homelike.

    The physical plant and atmosphere earn positive mentions: the facility is described as very clean, attractive, odor-free, and recently remodeled in parts. Specific improvements such as a new parking lot and inviting entrance are noted. Reviewers appreciate homestyle, fresh meals and an appealing dining atmosphere in many accounts, and the facility is called modern, organized, and well-kept by several families.

    Administration and leadership receive strong endorsement. Multiple reviewers highlight an experienced administrator trained in multiple long-term care fields and an engaged leadership team, which contributes to confidence in care and operations. Admissions and front-desk processes are described as easy and welcoming, and visitors say that visitation is allowed and the center makes families feel welcome right away.

    Despite the dominant positive pattern, a few important concerns recur and should be noted. The most frequently cited negative theme is poor or inconsistent communication with families: reviewers reported unresponsiveness and lack of updates on patients’ conditions, with at least one reviewer explicitly advising others not to place a family member there because of communication issues and hospice placement concerns. Dietary accommodations are another area of complaint: some residents who require restrictions (for example, acid reflux dietary limitations) reportedly could not eat many foods served, indicating a gap in meeting specialized nutritional needs. There are also isolated but serious negative comments including claims of poor care quality and dissatisfaction with hospice handling; while these appear to be in the minority, they are significant and merit attention.

    Patterns suggest generally high quality and compassionate day-to-day care with excellent programming and facilities, coupled with occasional lapses in family communication and specific clinical supports (notably tailored dietary needs). For current and prospective families, the reviews indicate strong positives in staff attitude, rehabilitation services, activities, cleanliness, and leadership — but recommend verifying the facility’s processes for clinical communication, dietary accommodation, and hospice coordination. Addressing those gaps would align the minority of negative experiences with the otherwise consistently positive picture painted by most reviewers.

    Location

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    About Decatur Wellness & Rehabilitation Center

    Decatur Wellness & Rehabilitation Center sits on River Road in Decatur, TN, providing skilled nursing, long-term care, and short-term rehab services all under one roof, and they focus on health, recovery, and wellness with a variety of programs for their residents. The center has room for up to 88 certified beds, but there are usually about 43 residents there each day, and people can pick from private suites or semi-private rooms, each with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, internet, cable, Wi-Fi, and even iPads for residents to enjoy, plus an outdoor courtyard where people can get some fresh air. Trained healthcare professionals-including certified nurses, licensed medical practitioners, nursing assistants, and physical therapists-are there to help with daily needs, medication, therapy, and personal care at any hour, and they keep the place secure for residents with medical disabilities or who may wander. They offer meal preparation and dining amenities, housekeeping and linens, a beauty shop, and arrange transportation to doctors' appointments, with other transportation services as needed, plus the center runs a life enrichment program including social events, wellness activities, and patient-centered support so people stay active and connected. The facility offers both Alzheimer's and dementia care and features safe, controlled spaces, extra safety measures, and a 24-hour call system for emergencies. Rehab services focus on rehabilitation needs, and the center's affiliation with Ahava Healthcare, along with its Joint Commission accreditation, shows some level of oversight, but reports show it's had deficiencies including those related to infection control, abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and inspection reports document times where it didn't meet care requirements. Nurse turnover is high at 62.7%, and staff provide about 4.26 nurse hours per resident each day, which some may want to consider. The center does provide employment opportunities, certified nursing assistant (CNA) training, and social and educational programs, and its membership in groups like the Tennessee Health Care Association and the TNCAL organization means it's involved in ongoing education and standards. Residents get personalized care based on their needs, and the facility offers around-the-clock support for mobility, medical administration, daily activities, and therapy, with the goal of supporting both comfort and recovery.

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