Nursing Homes in ZIP 52101 (Decorah, IA)

This directory covers 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 52101, Decorah, IA, drawn from public CMS data (average overall rating 2.5 / 5).

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Nursing Homes data comparison

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
The Highlands2.02438675.4%44.4%3
Wellington Place3.04415651.1%30.0%1

What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 52101

Among the 2 nursing homess listed in ZIP 52101, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 2 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at Wellington Place (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 3.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 142 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.69 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 37.2% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $123,528.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating2.5 / 5
Highest-rated providerWellington Place (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 non-profit
Certified beds (total)142
Providers with a federal penalty2
Total federal fines$123,528
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.69
Avg RN turnover37.2%
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Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 52101

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation The Highlands Decorah, IA 52101 CMS rating 2.0 / 586 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Other Wellington Place Decorah, IA 52101 CMS rating 3.0 / 556 beds

How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 52101

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

For families in ZIP 52101, Decorah, IA, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What other ZIP codes near Decorah have nursing homes?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Decorah in the current data.
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 52101?
Ownership on record for nursing homes in ZIP 52101 is 2 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 52101?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 52101?
The current CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 52101 (Decorah, IA).
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 52101?
142 certified beds are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 52101. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.

Where this data comes from

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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