Wellington Place
2479 River Road, Decorah, IA 52101
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How Wellington Place Compares
Wellington Place is a 56-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Decorah, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (19.9%) is above the Iowa average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 56 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Decorah, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.9% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (60% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 9.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (141% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 19.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2% (379% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8% (33% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Wellington Place
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Wellington Place with other nursing homes in Decorah.
How is Wellington Place addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Wellington Place keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.9% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Wellington Place doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.2% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Wellington Place maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 56 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Wellington Place?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Wellington Place's rating advantage in Decorah?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Decorah
Decorah sits in Winneshiek County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,147 (20.6%)
- Median age
- 41.9 years
- Median household income
- $63,162
- Median home value
- $183,300
Demographics for Winneshiek County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Decorah.
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