Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-07 · Fire 2025-08-07
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Decorah, IA
Wellington Place
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $29,689 in total fines with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2479 River Road, Decorah, IA
(563) 382-9691
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
56
Certified beds
Average residents
51
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Healthcare Of Iowa
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2003-03-10
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.72
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.44
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.42
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.09
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
10%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
1.5
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.0 |
2.1
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.4% |
94.0%
5.4 pts better
|
93.4%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.2%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 8.3% |
3.7%
4.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.1% |
4.0%
1.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.3% |
4.9%
1.6 pts better
|
5.4%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.8% |
20.6%
14.8 pts better
|
19.6%
13.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.2% |
19.8%
12.6 pts better
|
16.7%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.6% |
18.5%
5.9 pts better
|
16.3%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.7% |
18.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% |
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.3% |
2.5%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.9% |
26.0%
0.1 pts better
|
19.8%
6.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 20.2% |
4.3%
15.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
15.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.4% |
84.3%
5.1 pts better
|
81.7%
7.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.6% |
13.1%
1.5 pts better
|
12.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.9% |
1.9%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
73.3%
26.7 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.3% |
21.3%
6 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-10-16 · Fire 2024-10-16
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-08-10 · Fire 2023-08-10
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-08-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-16
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-11-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-16
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-11-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-16
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-11-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-16
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-11-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-16
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-10-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-08-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-08-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-08-10
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-08-11
G · Actual harm
2023-08-10
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-08-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-10
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$29,689
2023-08-10
Fine
Fine · fine $29,689
Fine
Ownership
Askelson, Lester
Corporate Director · Individual
Benzing, Leah
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bohner, Scott
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Davis, Steven
Corporate Director · Individual
Duffy, Denise
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hageman, Nancy
Corporate Director · Individual
Hanson, Melinda
Corporate Officer · Individual
Johnson, Gary
Corporate Director · Individual
Sindelar, Lorraine
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wood, Katy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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