Decatur Living Center is a nursing home community in Decatur, IL.
Information last verified:
444 West Harrison Street, Decatur, IL 62526
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Some families report poor responsiveness from the facility.
One reviewer says they waited about a week for the facility to call back about an acceptance decision and felt the process was unprofessional. Another describes speaking with staff as unbelievably rude, including being hung up on more than once.
A few reviews describe serious problems with resident care.
One reviewer recounts concerns about diet and liquid consistency, calls not being made promptly about pneumonia, and respiratory distress near the end of life. Another reviewer expresses that, after restructuring, the facility had gone “to hell,” and uses very strong language about staff treatment of residents.
Physical therapy experiences vary from strong to frustrating.
One reviewer credits the facility’s physical therapist and says therapy helped them work toward independence. A different reviewer says the physical therapist was impatient and did not listen, describing the appointment as rushed.
Multiple reviewers point to changes under new leadership.
Several reviews mention “new management” and describe improvements such as a cleaner, updated building and better organization. One reviewer specifically calls out Janice as the administrator and credits her with contacting families and making changes.
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117 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesDecatur Living Center is located at 444 West Harrison Street, Decatur, IL 62526 in Macon County, Illinois
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