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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Wellington Place

2479 River Road, Decorah, IA 52101

Wellington Place, a 56-bed non profit - other nursing facility in Decorah, IA, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #223 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#223 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
3.47
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
3
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Wellington Place, a 56-bed non profit - other nursing facility in Decorah, IA, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, ranking #223 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#223 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
3.47
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
3
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 387 IA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Other. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165475
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
56
Residents
51
In Hospital
No
County
Winneshiek
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.47 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.62 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.55
CNA Hours
2.30
Total Nursing Hours
3.47 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
48.1%
RN Turnover
30.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Wellington Place

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Wellington Place ranks #223 of 385 rated nursing homes in IA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Wellington Place operates 56 certified beds in Decorah, IA with approximately 51 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 4★ · quality 1★).

The inspection file contains 3 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.47 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.62 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Wellington Place falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 48.1% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (3 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 10, 2023 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 11, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Aug 10, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 11, 2023

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Aug 10, 2023 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 11, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 23.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 9.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 14.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 19.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 7.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 10.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 7.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 80.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Wellington Place, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Wellington Place

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IA registry
  • Peer homes near 56 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Wellington Place?
Wellington Place has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (1★).
Where does Wellington Place rank among nursing homes in IA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Wellington Place ranks 223rd among 385 rated nursing homes in IA (#223 of 385). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Wellington Place?
Wellington Place reports 3.47 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.62 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 48.1%.
How many beds does Wellington Place have?
Wellington Place has 56 certified beds with approximately 51 residents. The facility is located at 2479 River Road, Decorah, IA 52101.
Does Wellington Place have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Wellington Place has 3 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Wellington Place received any fines or penalties?
No, Wellington Place has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Wellington Place?
Wellington Place is classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Wellington Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Wellington Place was on Aug 7, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Wellington Place?
Wellington Place is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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