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HomeIowaWellington Place

Wellington Place

2479 River Road, Decorah, IA 521015633829691WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(19 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
56
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $29,689

How Wellington Place Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.47 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.62 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
48.1%
IA average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.47 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.62 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 16, 2024
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 7, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Winneshiek County 65+
4,465
22.3% of county
County Population
20,050
Winneshiek County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Wellington Place is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Decorah, Iowa with 56 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
51.1
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 10, 2003
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Winneshiek
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
17.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (3)

F0755Immediate Jeopardy

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 10, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$29,689
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 10, 2023
$29,689

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.30 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.47 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.92 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.1%
RN Turnover
30.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ASKELSON, LESTERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 10, 2021
BIERMAN, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 13, 2025
BOYER, JEANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 13, 2025
DAVIS, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 10, 2021
HAGEMAN, NANCYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2017
JOHNSON, GARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2012
DUFFY, DENISECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 10, 2021
HAGEMAN, NANCYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 13, 2025
HANSON, MELINDACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 12, 2006
BENZING, LEAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 2, 2023
BOHNER, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
WOOD, KATYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 25, 2015
BENZING, LEAHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 2, 2023
BOHNER, SCOTTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
WOOD, KATYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 25, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Wellington Place and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Wellington Place
Decorah, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $29,689
The Highlands
Decorah, IA2.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $93,839
Ossian Care Center
Ossian, IA10.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Northgate Care Center
Waukon, IA13.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $71,110
Good Samaritan - Waukon
Waukon, IA13.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,281
Evans Senior Living Community
Cresco, IA19.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Accura Healthcare of Cresco
Cresco, IA19.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Wellington Place
Decorah, IA · Current facility
—3/54/54/5$29,689
The Highlands
Decorah, IA
2.9 mi2/52/54/5$93,839
Ossian Care Center
Ossian, IA
10.6 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Northgate Care Center
Waukon, IA
13.3 mi1/51/53/5$71,110
Good Samaritan - Waukon
Waukon, IA
13.7 mi2/52/54/5$8,281
Evans Senior Living Community
Cresco, IA
19.5 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Accura Healthcare of Cresco
Cresco, IA
19.7 mi1/51/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Wellington Place?▾
Wellington Place has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Wellington Place cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Wellington Place participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Wellington Place had any health inspection violations?▾
Wellington Place had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 7, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $29,689.
What are the staffing levels at Wellington Place?▾
Wellington Place provides 3.47 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, 0.55 LPN hours, and 2.30 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.1%.
How many beds does Wellington Place have?▾
Wellington Place has 56 certified beds with an average of 51.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned and is part of the Healthcare of Iowa chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Wellington Place?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Decorah. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Wellington Place?▾
On Google Maps, Wellington Place has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 19 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Healthcare of Iowa

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