Wellington Place
Decorah, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165475) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (563) 382-9691 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wellington Place has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Wellington Place reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 3.47, including roughly 0.62 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Wellington Place has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and zero payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Wellington Place is a non-profit nursing home in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, certified for 56 beds with an average daily census of 51.1 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been certified since March 2003.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wellington Place holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of approximately 3.07. Breaking this down further: the health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and the staffing rating is 4 stars. These four component ratings combine to form the overall score and should each be weighed individually by families evaluating care quality.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.47, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.62. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%, a figure families may want to discuss directly with facility staff.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for Wellington Place — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status appears in the provided data for this facility. There is no indication in the data of a chain affiliation, and CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wellington Place has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of about 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Wellington Place accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.47, including approximately 0.62 RN hours, with a staff turnover rate of 48.1%; the CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and zero payment denials for Wellington Place.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for Wellington Place.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wellington Place is certified for 56 beds and has an average daily census of 51.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Wellington Place is operated under a non-profit (other) ownership structure; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Wellington Place was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 10, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (1 star), and an overall composite rating (3 stars) combining all three.
Has this facility changed ownership recently?
No, CMS data indicates Wellington Place has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact Wellington Place at 563-382-9691 and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details for Wellington Place at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165475?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.