Quick answers
- Where is River City Center?
- 1350 Fourteenth Avenue Southeast, Decatur, AL 35601, in Morgan County, Alabama.
- What is the phone number of River City Center?
- (256) 355-6911, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of River City Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has River City Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for River City Center.
- What did inspectors find at River City Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (July 17, 2018 to April 29, 2021), Medicare lists 12 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (July 17, 2018 to April 29, 2021), River City Center had 12 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day; the Alabama average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 29, 2021 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 29, 2021 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0803 Level F
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0809 Level D
“Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.”
F0623 Level C
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
Previous cycle: March 13, 2019 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 13, 2019 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
Earlier cycle: July 17, 2018 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 17, 2018 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 3 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0637 Level D
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (7)
E0036 Level F
“Establish emergency prep training and testing.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0222 Level D
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.03 | 0.66 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.60 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.92 | 2.46 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.54 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.21 | 3.27 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.82 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 49.0% | 46.8% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 24.0% | 40.0% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 183 nursing homes: Genesis Healthcare.
Legal business name: Sunbridge Healthcare LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (8)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Holdings LLC | Direct owner | 100% | February 2, 2015 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Gen Operations II LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
| Whitman, Arnold | Indirect owner | — | February 2, 2015 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 183 |
| Average residents per day | 164.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Genesis Healthcare |
| Legal business name | Sunbridge Healthcare LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1969-10-08 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1350 Fourteenth Avenue Southeast, Decatur, AL 35601 |
| County | Morgan County |
| State | Alabama |
| Phone | (256) 355‑6911 |
| CMS Certification Number | 015113 |
| Name in Medicare records | RIVER CITY CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Decatur Health & Rehab Center2.5 mi · Decatur, AL · 1 of 5 stars
- Madison Manor Nursing Home14 mi · Madison, AL · 3 of 5 stars
- Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC14 mi · Falkville, AL · 2 of 5 stars
- Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC15 mi · Athens, AL · 5 of 5 stars
- Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC15 mi · Athens, AL · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus0.3 mi · Decatur, AL · Acute Care Hospital
- Athens Limestone Hospital15 mi · Athens, AL · Acute Care Hospital
- Crestwood Medical Center24 mi · Huntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13