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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Wellington Place is a 68-bed nursing home that operates as a continuing care campus, allowing residents to transition between independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. The community has been operating for 19 years and handles financial coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay sources. Given its mix of temporary post-acute recovery clients and permanent long-term nursing placements, the facility logs an extended 288-day average length of stay. The property is built in a highly walkable area with a walkability score of 84 out of 100, meaning visiting families and staff can easily manage daily errands on foot.
Files from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing display a minimal citation history alongside solid daily nursing resources. Caregivers supply an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes of direct care per resident each day, with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants splitting the floor coverage. On the compliance side, official health records show a consistently clean multi-year track record where the few documented citations were minor and resolved. On-site physical therapy and rehabilitation programs are also available to support short-term recovery goals for individuals stepping down from local hospital stays.
Prospective residents searching for a regional multi-level care community or a small-scale nursing home can look through these state reports to examine the building’s historical baseline. The public documentation shows a stable, highly accessible campus backed by consistent daily caregiver hours and an exceptional regulatory track record with minimal paperwork issues.
Wellington Place is administrated by Mary Miller.
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.
Deficiencies
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This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
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5 | 27 | This facility has 81% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (5 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 81% better |
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Deficiencies per year
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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 |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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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
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This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
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7 | 15 | This facility has 53% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (7 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 53% better |
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2023
Iowa average 21.7
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).
Iowa average: 0.6
Iowa average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,018 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 10, 2023 · $30K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
54% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Wellington Place based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Estimated distance in miles from Decorah's city center to Wellington Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Wellington Place is located in Decorah, Iowa.
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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. |
Decorah |
68
Facility
68
IA AVG
73
Rank
#179 / 407
| 57.4% | -24% | 4.33 | -7% | +1% | $29.7k | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 39 |
84
Facility
84
IA AVG
45
Rank
#33 / 528
| Lester Askelson | $7.2M | $4.0M | 56.3% | 165475 | ||||
| Valley View Village |
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. |
Des Moines (Fairmont Park) |
79
Facility
79
IA AVG
73
Rank
#126 / 407
| 100.0% | +33% | 5.52 | +29% | +29% | $18.9k | 19 | 3.2 | 2 | 79 |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528
| Elim Care Inc | $9.7M | $7.0M | 71.8% | 165507 |
The legal owner and operator of Wellington Place is No Related Entities Found.
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.
According to IA state health department records, Wellington Place's license number is S0252.
According to IA state health department records, Wellington Place's license expires on March 12, 2027.
Wellington Place's occupancy is 57%.
The team at Wellington Place can be reached at [email protected].
Mary Miller is the administrator of Wellington Place.
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