Wellington Place

2479 River Road · Decorah, IA · 52101 · 5633829691

56 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Healthcare of Iowa Part of a CCRC

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 75
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 65
Federal penalties 15% 69
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.493.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.660.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.98≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year53%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $29,689

Inspection citations (3 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J August 10, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Actual harm · G August 10, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected August 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E August 10, 2023

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

    Corrected August 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
August 10, 2023Fine$29,689

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165475 · certified since March 10, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.