Complaint Investigation

Heritage Place Of Decatur

February 27, 2026 · Decatur, TX · 605 W Mulberry

Citations 1

CMS Rating 3/5

Beds 60

Provider ID 675513

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Heritage Place Of Decatur

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Inspection Summary

HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR in DECATUR, TX — inspection on February 27, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

visitation while they are infectious.

However, facilities should adhere to local, territorial, tribal, state,

CMS.Counsel patients and their visitor(s) about the risks of an in-person visit.Encourage use of

phones or tablets, when appropriate.Facilities should provide instruction, before visitors enter the patient's room, on hand hygiene, limiting surfaces touched, and use of PPE according to current facility policy.Visitors should be instructed to only visit the patient room.

They should minimize their time spent in other locations in the facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in DECATUR, TX, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HERITAGE PLACE OF DECATUR or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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