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HomeIowaWellington Place

Wellington Place

2479 River Road, Decorah, IA 521015633829691
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
56
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $29,689

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 56 certified beds with an average of 50.9 residents per day (91% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 0 deficiencies (inspected Aug 7, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $29,689 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.57 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 52.8% (high)

• Part of the Healthcare of Iowa chain (8 facilities)

Wellington Place is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Decorah, Iowa with 56 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
50.9
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)

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
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
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 Aide2.42 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.57 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.09 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.8%
RN Turnover
10.0%
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 (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BENZING, LEAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 2, 2023
BOHNER, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
WOOD, KATYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 25, 2015
ASKELSON, LESTERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 10, 2021
DAVIS, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 10, 2021
HAGEMAN, NANCYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2017
JOHNSON, GARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2012
DUFFY, DENISECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 10, 2021
HANSON, MELINDACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 12, 2006
SINDELAR, LORRAINECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 12, 2013

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The Highlands

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Non profit$153,679 in fines
Health
Staffing
Quality
2.9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Wellington Place?▾
Wellington Place has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Wellington Place had any health inspection violations?▾
Wellington Place had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 7, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $29,689 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Wellington Place?▾
Wellington Place provides 3.57 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, 0.44 LPN hours, and 2.42 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.8%.
How many beds does Wellington Place have?▾
Wellington Place has 56 certified beds with an average of 50.9 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, there are 1 other nursing home in Decorah, Iowa with an average rating of 2.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Decorah nursing homes page.

Part of Healthcare of Iowa

This chain operates 8 facilities. View all →