Wellington Place
Nursing Home · Iowa, IA
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Wellington Place

Nursing Home · Iowa, IA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Wellington Place accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Since 2011 · 15 years of data 5 deficiencies 7 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2011 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (81% below)
• Deficiencies per year (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (61% below)
• Total inspections (53% below)
Latest Inspection February 1, 2024

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility IA Average vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5 27 This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (5 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 81% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2011. 0.3 1.8 This facility has 83% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (0.3 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 83% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.7 1.8 This facility has 61% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (0.7 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 61% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility IA Average vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 7 15 This facility has 53% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (7 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 53% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on August 7, 2025 found no health deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
  • The August 10, 2023 complaint investigation cited three deficiencies including a medication error causing resident harm and hospitalization due to failure to ensure pharmacy orders.
  • Prior inspections from 2011 through 2024 consistently found no regulatory insufficiencies or deficiencies during recertification and annual surveys.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 1

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2023

Total health citations
3 Rank #9 / 241Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 241 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 241 IA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
3 Rank #81 / 241Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 241 homes in Iowa. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 241 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Iowa average 4.11


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
67% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious health citations
1
11% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

1 critical citation Iowa average: 0.6

1 serious citation Iowa average: 0.9

1 moderate citation Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations Iowa average: 0.5
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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 92
Employees 62
Contractors 30
Staff to resident ratio 1.80:1
12% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05:1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05:1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 27
Average shift 7.3 hours
0% compared with Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 18,162

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 10 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 9 total: 8 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 51 total: 38 full-time employees and 13 contractors. 51
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

16.6%

3,018 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 13 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant 38 13 51 10,750 92 100% 7.3
Registered Nurse 10 0 10 2,730 92 100% 8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse 8 1 9 2,287 92 100% 8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff 3 0 3 785 72 78% 6.8
Administrator 1 0 1 504 63 68% 8
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 5 5 320 37 40% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 0 2 2 202 51 55% 3.7
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 200 25 27% 8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 0 3 3 142 21 23% 6.1
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 95 19 21% 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 2 2 56 7 8% 8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 51 16 17% 3.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 32 8 9% 4
Speech Language Pathologist 0 1 1 8 6 7% 1.3
Medical Director 0 1 1 1 1 1% 1
51 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 78%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 40%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 55%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 27%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 23%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 21%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 8%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 17%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 9%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 1%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023

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 Rank #191 / 246Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 246 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Iowa average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 246 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
38% lower than Iowa average

Iowa average: $48K

Number of fines 1
41% fewer fines than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Iowa average

Iowa 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.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Aug 10, 2023 · $30K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 10, 2023
$30K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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 Info 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 average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 21.2
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Iowa avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.9%
6% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.7%
20% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.9%
6% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.7%
112% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 17.6%
303% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
52% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.1%
57% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.6%
8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.7%
70% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.09
41% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.05
46% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Iowa avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.3%
10% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
36% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 27.3%
28% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.6%
11% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 4.2%
442% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 56.8%
6% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 39.1%
23% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 50.6%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 51
Medicare
3
5.9% of residents
Medicaid
20
39.2% of residents
Private pay or other
28
54.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7.2M
Surplus of revenue
$1.3M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7.2M Rank #114 / 242Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 242 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Iowa SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$1.3M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #110 / 242Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th out of 242 homes in Iowa. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.0M
56.3% of revenue Rank #110 / 242Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th out of 242 homes in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Iowa average. Well-run Iowa SNFs typically land around 61–69% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.7M
Total costs $6.7M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Financial Assistance for
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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Compare Nursing Home around Iowa

The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

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Wellington Place
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Facility 68
IA AVG 73
Rank #179 / 407
57.4% -24% 4.33 -7% +1% $29.7k 3 3.0 2 39
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Facility 84
IA AVG 45
Rank #33 / 528
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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79
Facility 79
IA AVG 73
Rank #126 / 407
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IA AVG 45
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wellington Place

Who is the owner of Wellington Place?

The legal owner and operator of Wellington Place is No Related Entities Found.

Is Wellington Place in a walkable area?

Wellington Place has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Wellington Place?

According to IA state health department records, Wellington Place's license number is S0252.

When does Wellington Place's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Wellington Place's license expires on March 12, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Wellington Place?

Wellington Place's occupancy is 57%.

What is the best email address for Wellington Place?

The team at Wellington Place can be reached at [email protected].

Who is the administrator of Wellington Place?

Mary Miller is the administrator of Wellington Place.

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