Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Wellington Place

2479 River Road, Decorah, IA 52101

3.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Other
56 Certified Beds
80 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 22.69%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 7.63%

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Falls with Major Injury 9.68%

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Short-Stay Rehospitalized 26.18%

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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 (22.7%) is above the Iowa average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 56 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Decorah, the local average is 2.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.6% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (61% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 9.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (160% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 22.7% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (430% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 21.6%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 165475
County Winneshiek
Total Beds 56
Occupied Beds 50
Occupancy Rate 90%
Ownership Non profit - Other

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Location

2479 River Road, Decorah, IA 52101

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: May 4, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.