RIVER CITY CENTER

River City Center is a long-term care facility located at 1350 Fourteenth Avenue Southeast in Decatur, Alabama (ZIP code 35601), in Morgan County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 183 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. River City Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, indicating that survey results in this category are below the national average. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels that are above the national average. The quality measure rating is also 4 out of 5, indicating that clinical quality metrics at this facility are above the national average. CMS star ratings are derived from standardized data and represent performance across specific, defined categories. River City Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare is the federal health insurance program primarily serving individuals aged 65 and older, and it covers short-term skilled nursing facility stays under qualifying conditions. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program covering long-term care costs for individuals who meet income and asset eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement should confirm current payment policies and bed availability directly with the facility by calling 256-355-6911. When compared against national benchmarks, River City Center presents a mixed profile. The overall 1-star rating and 1-star health inspection rating are notably below the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting that inspection findings have weighed heavily on the composite score. In contrast, the staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each indicate that the facility performs above average in those specific domains. The divergence between the inspection-based rating and the staffing and quality ratings is a relevant data point for those researching care options in the Decatur, Alabama area. All CMS ratings are updated periodically and reflect data collected during the most recent review cycles. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to consult the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for detailed inspection findings and additional context.