Nursing HomeMedicaid

Wellington Place

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

2479 River Road, Decorah, IA 52101|56 beds|Licensed & Active

3/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.5/5

based on 19 Google reviews

(563) 382-9691 Directions Website

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What this means for your family

Wellington Place is highly regarded for its kind, attentive nursing staff and clean, modern environment. Because many reviews are brief star ratings, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe daily interactions and ask specific questions about their current activity programs and communication protocols.

Google Reviews

19 reviews on Google

“Wellington Place is consistently praised by families for its compassionate, attentive nursing staff and clean, attractive facility environment. While many reviewers express high satisfaction with the care provided, the majority of the feedback lacks specific details, consisting primarily of star ratings without written comments.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
Clean and well-maintained facility
Positive long-term resident experiences
Effective management during the pandemic

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

Distribution · 21 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

74%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1It's wonderful to see how clean and well-maintained the facility looks; what is your routine for ensuring the common areas stay so tidy for the residents?
2I noticed the management team is very engaged in communicating with the community; how does the leadership team typically involve families in care decisions?
3With a smaller, intimate community of 56 residents, how do you ensure that the nursing staff can provide personalized attention to each person's specific needs?
4What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
5What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
6How does the staff approach building long-term relationships with residents to ensure they feel as comfortable and at home as the long-term residents here do?

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Key Review Excerpts

“My mother has been a tenant at Wellington Place for 3 years. We have been pleased with her care. The nurses are kind and attentive. The facility is clean and attractive.”

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★☆

“My mother has resided at Wellington Place since 2015 (Assisted Living first, then Nursing Home starting in late 2019). The staff has been great all-around, and Mom is happy there. We believe they have managed through the pandemic as well as anyone can.”

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★★★

“Staff was great! Everything looks new! And mother in law says the food is great!”

Resident's family member · 2021★★★★★

Source: 19 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.66hrs

89%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.49hrs

85%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

53%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

22%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

1/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better

This Facility22.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

22.7%

4.9%

4.3%

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.7%

Better than Avg

Here

6.7%

19.5%

20.7%

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility7.6%

Better than Avg

Here

7.6%

15.4%

19.4%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility4.3%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

4.3%

12.1%

4.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility26.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

26.5%

19.4%

25.9%

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility21.2%

Worse than Avg

Here

21.2%

14.4%

17.6%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

79.7%

73.3%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility84.7%

Better than Avg

Here

84.7%

81.8%

84.0%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

2.0%

1.6%

2.0%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies

1penalties

Well below state avg (6.2)

2 complaint-triggered

$29,689 in fines

Clean record — no deficiencies

Families filed complaints that led to findings of medication management problems, though these have been corrected. Wellington Place has struggled with recurring fire safety issues across multiple surveys, including problems with sprinkler systems, fire doors, and smoke barriers that persist from 2023 through 2025. All deficiencies show correction dates, but the repeated fire safety violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges families should discuss during visits.

Aug 7, 2025Routine5 findings

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0374Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Oct 16, 2024Routine5 findings

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Aug 10, 2023Complaint2 findings

0755Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0760Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Aug 10, 2023Routine7 findings

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 10, 2023

$29,689

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total

7deficiencies

Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies

Clean