Nursing homes in Decorah, IA
Decorah, IA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Place2479 River Road · Non profit - Other | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 56 | None |
| The Highlands607 Highland Drive · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 86 | 2 ($93,839) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Iowa, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Decorah
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 22, 2026 · The Highlands · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.July 22, 2026 · The Highlands · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionJuly 22, 2026 · The Highlands · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.July 22, 2026 · The Highlands · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 18, 2026 · The Highlands · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.September 23, 2025 · The Highlands · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.September 23, 2025 · The Highlands · F0923 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 9, 2024 · The Highlands · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.September 25, 2024 · The Highlands · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 25, 2024 · The Highlands · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Decorah
Which nursing home in Decorah has the highest Medicare rating?
Wellington Place has the highest overall rating in Decorah: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Decorah have been fined?
1 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $93,839 in all. The most was $93,839, at The Highlands.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Decorah?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Decorah is the largest?
The Highlands, with 86 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.