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THE HILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION

Owned by: For profit - Limited Liability company

Safety Pulse

AI-GENERATED FAMILY INSIGHTS

  • **Serious Care Deficiencies:** Multiple violations indicate potential problems with dialysis care, food safety, medication management, and proper use/care of feeding tubes, raising concerns about resident well-being.

  • **Care Planning Lapses:** Failure to develop timely and comprehensive care plans within 7 days of assessment suggests inadequate coordination and personalization of care, potentially leading to unmet needs.

  • **Compromised Safety Protocols:** Lapses in medication storage (not consistently locked) and food handling procedures can create significant safety risks for vulnerable residents.

Note: This summary is generated from recently documented safety inspections and citations.

Regional Context

This Facility20
DECATUR AVERAGE10.4

92% more violations than city average

Source: 3-year federal inspection history (CMS.gov)

Quick Stats

20Total Violations
110Certified Beds
Safety Grade
F
75/100 Score
F RATED
Safety Audit Result
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Violation History

CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0839

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0557

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0914

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Harm Level Detected
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Harm Level Detected
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Harm Level Detected
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Harm Level Detected
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm
CITATION DATEJanuary 1, 2026
F-TAG: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope & Severity (CMS Alpha)
Potential for Harm

Regional Safety Benchmarking

City Performance (DECATUR)AVG: 10.4

92% more citations than local average

"Comparative analysis is essential for identifying systemic neglect. Our benchmarks are updated monthly using raw CMS files."

Critical Evidence

Full Evidence Dossier

Documented history of neglect citations, staffing failures, and ownership risk profiles. Perfect for families, legal preparation, or professional due diligence.

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Source: CMS.gov / Medicare.gov
Dataset Sync: Feb 2026
Audit ID: NH-AUDIT-4F78B9C9