The Highlands
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
2479 River Road · Decorah, IA 52101 · 56 certified beds
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CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
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1.0Inspections on record
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August 10, 2023 · G
Citation F0760Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · J
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 10, 2023 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-10 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $29,689
Latest: 3.49 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Non profit - Other
CMS Care Compare chain: Healthcare Of Iowa
Chain ID 260 · 6 facilities in chain (CMS)
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Parent organization: Healthcare Of Iowa
parent · PAC 6901327683
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Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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Nursing Homes
Median · IA$7,858/moNursing Homes
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