Nursing homes in Decorah, IA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Decorah, part of the Winneshiek area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Decorah, Iowa, and the surrounding Winneshiek County area have two nursing home facilities available within the 52101 zip code. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Currently, Wellington Place serves as the highest-rated option in the city with a 3-star designation, though no local providers have earned the federal 5-star quality rating.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Decorah
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- AASE HAUGEN HOMES, INC.1 home
- HEALTHCARE OF IOWA1 home
What to look for in Decorah
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Wellington Place at 3★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Decorah
| Wellington Place HEALTHCARE OF IOWA · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| The Highlands AASE HAUGEN HOMES, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Best by sub-rating in Decorah
Best for staffing
- 1.Wellington Place4★
- 2.The Highlands3★
Best for experience
- 1.The Highlands0★
- 2.Wellington Place0★
Best for compliance
- 1.Wellington Place4★
- 2.The Highlands1★
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.