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Total health inspections
1
State average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2023
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Wellington Place
Assisted Living Home
Wellington Place
Assisted Living Home
Wellington Place is a senior living community in Decorah, Iowa. It specializes in a variety of services on one campus, providing increased levels of care as needs change. The facility offers independent and assisted living, short-term skilled rehabilitation, memory support, and nursing home care.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
68
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
78.8%
Residents per day (avg)
51
Occupancy rate
78.8%
Residents per day (avg)
51
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
26 days
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 years
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
13 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$7.2M
Surplus of revenue
$1.3M
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$7,194,260.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,257,447.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.7M
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Assisted Living Programs
License Date
March 12, 2007
License Expiration
March 12, 2027
Additional licensing details
License number:
S0252
CMS Certification Number:
165475
County:
Winneshiek
Ownership & operating entity
Wellington Place is administrated by Mary Miller.
Owner name:
No Related Entities Found
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
5633829694
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Lifestyle Options, Memory Support, Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Services, Activities & News, Contact Us
Pricing & Financial Information
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
7 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:February 1, 2024
Compare Assisted Living around Iowa
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Cornerstone AL
-20%
+4%
+3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 504013412
180
No
84
GOOD SHEPHERD GERIATRIC CENTER INC
77.4%
$20,387,781.00
$9,463,841.00
46.4%
157.50
4.4537
1
32
3
-20%+4%+3%-
Crown Pointe Estates AL Memory Care
-47%
+35%
+20%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 51250
99
No
-
SIOUX CENTER HEALTH
90.9%
$9,650,835.00
$5,472,486.00
56.7%
91.80
5.8182
2
21
1
-47%+35%+20%-
Wellington Place
-20%
+1%
+4%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 521017591
56
No
-
ASKELSON, LESTER
78.8%
$7,077,108.00
$2,817,138.00
39.8%
51.40
4.3304
1
3
2
-20%+1%+4%-
Courtyard Terrace Assisted
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Boone
50
Yes
37
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Avoca Lodge Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Avoca
40
No
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Semi-Private / 1 Bed
Cornerstone AL
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 504013412
Bed Count:
180
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GOOD SHEPHERD GERIATRIC CENTER INC
CCN:
165072
Occupancy:
77.4%
Home Revenue:
$20,387,781.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,463,841.00
Payroll %:
46.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
157.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.4537
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
32
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Crown Pointe Estates AL Memory Care
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 51250
Bed Count:
99
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
SIOUX CENTER HEALTH
CCN:
165157
Occupancy:
90.9%
Home Revenue:
$9,650,835.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,472,486.00
Payroll %:
56.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
91.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.8182
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
21
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-47%
-47%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+35%
+35%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Wellington Place
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 521017591
Bed Count:
56
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ASKELSON, LESTER
CCN:
165475
Occupancy:
78.8%
Home Revenue:
$7,077,108.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,817,138.00
Payroll %:
39.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
51.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.3304
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
3
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
107
Total Staff
52
Employees
55
Contractors
17,775
Total Hours (Quarter)
27
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 7.7 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 68 | 7.1 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
86 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
11 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
2.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
26.6%
of total hours from contractors
4,725 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Certified Nursing Assistant: 38
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 38 | 68 | 10,638 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,847 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1,903 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 800 | 74 | 81% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 54 | 59% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 232 | 27 | 30% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 138 | 18 | 20% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 98 | 20 | 22% | 4.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 64 | 8 | 9% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 47 | 19 | 21% | 2.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 6 | 7% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 12% | 1.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 2% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 8% | 2.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
3
Citations per inspection
3
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
1 of 3 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 3 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
67% worse than State averageState average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
1
1
11% worse than State averageState average: 0.9
1 critical citation
1 serious citation
1 moderate citation
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 10, 2023
Corrected
Pharmacy critical citation
Aug 10, 2023
Corrected
Pharmacy serious citation
Aug 10, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit
Resident Census by Payment Source
51
Total Residents
Medicare
3
(5.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
20
(39.2%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
28
(54.9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.6
23% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.2
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.9%
6% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.7%
20% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.9%
6% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.7%
112% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
17.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
17.6%
303% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
52% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
57% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.6%
8% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.7%
70% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
10% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
7% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
36% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$30K
38% lower than Iowa averageIowa average: $48K
Number of fines
1
41% fewer fines than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$30K
Iowa average
$48K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 10, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 10, 2023
$30K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Wellington Place based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
78.8%
↓ 2.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,257,447
↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,048,391
↑ ~$70K vs 2022
Profit Margin
17.8%
↑ 15.8pp vs 2022
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