About The Highlands
Nursing home overview and details
The Highlands is an nursing home in Decorah, IA, serving Winneshiek County and the surrounding community. The facility has 86 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.9 residents.
The Highlands has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1993, bringing 33 years of experience in long-term care. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Decorah, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
The Highlands has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
The Highlands provides 3.57 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.54 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 55.0%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 37.5%. Weekend staffing averages 3.14 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
The Highlands has received 3 fines totaling $153,679, and has 4 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. Additionally, 4 infection control deficiencies have been identified during health inspections. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at The Highlands
5 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About The Highlands
What is the CMS rating for The Highlands?
The Highlands has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does The Highlands have?
The Highlands has 86 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.9 residents.
What type of facility is The Highlands?
The Highlands is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Winneshiek County in Decorah, IA.
How many doctors practice at The Highlands?
5 physicians are affiliated with The Highlands. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does The Highlands have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. The Highlands has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·