Wellington Place — Nursing Home in Decorah, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 56 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 51.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165475 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.41 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.73 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Wellington Place had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 10, 2023), including 2 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — August 10, 2023
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — August 11, 2023
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level J)Corrected — August 11, 2023
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Level G)Corrected — August 11, 2023
Wellington Place is a 56-bed nursing home in Decorah, Iowa. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident day, below the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in August 2023, cited 3 deficiencies, 2 of them severe.
A small, community-scale facility that may offer a more personal atmosphere. The recent inspection cited problems with food handling and pharmacy/medication safety, and staffing is modestly below the state average — ask what steps the facility has taken to fix those deficiencies and to prevent medication errors going forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wellington Place Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Wellington Place is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Wellington Place's CMS star rating?
Wellington Place has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Wellington Place?
Wellington Place reports 3.4101 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Wellington Place had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Wellington Place had 3 total deficiencies, including 2 classified as severe.
How many beds does Wellington Place have?
Wellington Place has 56 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- The Highlands — 1/5 — 3.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.