Mary Payne
Jul 2025
My mother has been a tenant at Wellington Place for 3 years. We have been pleased with her care. The nurses are kind and attentive. The facility is clean and attractive.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 56
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Other
- Certified beds
- 56
- Inspections
- View history (19 citations)
- Campus continuum
- Independent living, assisted living, and nursing care together
- Rehab therapy access
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- Memory care availability
- Memory support offered on same campus
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe Wellington Place as a clean, welcoming campus where staff are attentive and residents seem happy, with some noting a smooth transition between assisted living and nursing care as needs increased over time. Reviewers consistently praise the kindness of the nursing staff and the overall atmosphere, including during the pandemic.
The Good
- Kind, attentive nursing staff
- Clean and attractive facility
- Residents able to age in place
- Positive food feedback from a family member
- Handled pandemic well according to reviewers
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Wellington Place is a senior living community in Decorah, Iowa offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 19 reviews.
About Wellington Place
Wellington Place in Decorah, Iowa provides independent living, assisted living, short-term skilled rehabilitation, memory support, and nursing home care on a single campus. The community is designed to allow residents to age in place, with care levels that can increase as needs change.
The assisted living program offers apartment-style homes where residents receive support with daily tasks while maintaining their independence. This allows residents to focus on socializing and hobbies. The skilled rehabilitation program serves individuals recovering from hospitalization due to illness or surgery, with access to physical, occupational, and speech therapists.
Long-term nursing care includes a full array of nursing and therapy services alongside life enrichment activities and convenience services. The community emphasizes creating a quality living environment through activities, dining, and supportive staff who help residents maintain engagement and meaningful daily experiences.
Wellington Place is located on River Road in Decorah and operates both independent and assisted living facilities as well as nursing care on campus.
Types of Care at Wellington Place
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Wellington Place
4.5overall · 19 ratings combined
4.5★ on Google (19)
Julie Quandahl
May 2021
Staff was great! Everything looks new! And mother in law says the food is great!
Kris Henderson
Feb 2021
My mother has resided at Wellington Place since 2015 (Assisted Living first, then Nursing Home starting in late 2019). The staff has been great all-around, and Mom is happy there. We believe they have managed through the pandemic as well as anyone can. We appreciate all that they do!
Steve M
Feb 2021
Safe, compassionate, professional, genuinely friendly and supportive. Thank you, Wellington Place.
Erica Khuns
Aug 2020
Friendly hard working staff. Would highly recommend!🙂
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 19 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Aug 7, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 11, 2025
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 6, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 14, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 14, 2025
Oct 16, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 7, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 24, 2024
Aug 10, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard9 citations
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 21, 2023
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 21, 2023
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 21, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Wellington Place offer?
Wellington Place offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Wellington Place located?
Wellington Place is located at 2479 River Road in Decorah, Iowa.
What do families say about Wellington Place?
Families describe Wellington Place as a clean, welcoming campus where staff are attentive and residents seem happy, with some noting a smooth transition between assisted living and nursing care as needs increased over time. Reviewers consistently praise the kindness of the nursing staff and the overall atmosphere, including during the pandemic.
How did Wellington Place do on recent health and safety inspections?
Wellington Place had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 19 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Wellington Place?
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