The Highlands
Nursing home in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, Iowa · Winneshiek
Medium · Not for Profit · Rural
About The Highlands
The Highlands is a medium nursing home located in Decorah, Iowa, operated by AASE HAUGEN HOMES, INC.. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 1 out of 5 — much below average for IA. Health inspections rate 1/5, staffing 3/5, and quality measures 4/5.
The Highlands is one of 2 nursing homes in Decorah, Iowa. The suburb average is 2★, and The Highlands rates 1★ overall. Higher-rated nearby alternatives include Wellington Place (3★).
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What does The Highlands cost?
The Highlands does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from The Highlands for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.
| Room type | Iowa median | National median | Annual (Iowa) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private room | $7,300/mo | $8,669/mo | $87,600 |
| Private room | $8,167/mo | $9,733/mo | $98,004 |
Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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Frequently asked questions about The Highlands
Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.
Last updated: September 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.