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Aase Haugen Home

Four Ohio Street, Decorah, IA 52101

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,534
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,452
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,475

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,384
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Aase Haugen Home Description

    Aase Haugen Home is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Decorah, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.4
    Aase Haugen Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 34 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 3 communities in Decorah
  • Ranking in State: 291 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Facility and Grounds C

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Many reviews highlight the exceptional care and dedication of the staff at the facility, particularly praising their attentiveness and kindness. The Rivers Unit staff, including caregivers like Kayla, receive special mention for their excellent care of residents, including personalized touches like playing a resident's favorite music on their birthday.

    However, there are concerns regarding the facility's staffing levels, with some reviews noting it appears to be short-staffed and slow in responding. One review specifically mentions an incident involving inadequate medical care due to possibly unqualified temporary staff, raising concerns about professionalism and the quality of care in certain instances.

    On the positive side, the facility is described as clean, welcoming, and free of unpleasant odors, with a variety of activities available for residents. The staff is generally praised for being nice and treating residents well, contributing to a positive environment. The facility is also recognized as a top nursing home in Iowa by US News, highlighting its quality of care.

    Some reviews suggest areas for improvement, such as better maintenance of outdoor areas to ensure safety and a call for more consistent, professional care. Despite these concerns, many reviewers express satisfaction with the care their family members receive, particularly in the memory care unit, and appreciate the facility's efforts to create a fun-loving, active culture.

    Overall, while there are areas for improvement, particularly in staffing and certain aspects of care, the facility is well-regarded for its dedicated staff, clean environment, and the quality of care provided to residents.


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    Health

    Daily wellness checks

    Coordinated outpatient rehab

    Expanded nursing and assistance

    Assisted Living & Respite Care

    Hospice Care

    Independent Living


    Services

    Weekly Housekeeping

    Weekly linen laundry, plus 1 personal load (extra loads $5/each)

    24-hour staff availability

    Snow removal

    Light housekeeping

    Weekly housekeeping


    Activities

    Social & Leisure activities, trips and events

    Fishing trips

    Name that tune

    Musical entertainment

    Games

    Leisure activities


    Community Amenities

    Spacious common areas

    Gardens/courtyard

    Beauty shop

    Dedicated concierge

    Housekeeping service

    Off-street parking


    Room Amenities

    Private apartments

    Free cable & wireless internet

    All utilities included (except telephone)

    24-hour emergency response system

    Cable TV

    Free wifi


    Dining

    Private dining area

    3 Nutritious meals daily

    Snacks

    Three meals a day

    Nutritious meals


    Transportation

    Convenient off-street parking

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1993
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 104
    Total current residents: 65
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 3
    Number of substantiated complaints: 6
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 6
    Total cost of fines: $16309


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-03-07 2022-03-15 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2022-03-07 2022-03-18 E Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2022-03-07 2022-03-07 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-03-07 2022-03-18 E Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2022-03-07 2022-04-06 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-03-07 2022-03-09 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-03-07 2022-03-07 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2020-03-16 2020-03-16 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2020-03-16 2020-03-16 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2020-03-16 2020-03-16 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
    2020-03-16 2020-03-16 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2020-03-16 2020-03-20 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-03-13 2019-03-13 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2019-03-13 2019-03-13 F Egress Deficiencies Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
    2019-03-13 2019-03-13 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-03-13 2019-03-20 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-03-13 2019-03-13 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-03 2023-04-17 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2023-04-03 2023-04-17 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2023-04-03 2023-04-17 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2023-04-03 2023-04-17 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-03-03 2022-03-25 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    2022-03-03 2022-03-25 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2022-03-03 2022-03-25 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-03-03 2022-03-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-03-03 2022-03-17 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-03-03 2022-03-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-24 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-24 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-24 B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2020-09-17 2020-09-22 D Infection Control Deficiencies Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
    2020-08-27 2020-09-09 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-03-07 2019-03-25 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2019-03-07 2019-03-25 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-03-07 2019-03-25 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-08-27 $9,750
    2022-01-03 $650
    2022-01-10 $975
    2022-01-17 $1,316
    2022-02-14 $1,645
    2022-03-14 $1,973

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2022-03-03 5

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Decorah which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 7,907 (very small town).
    • The average income is $76,379, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 18
      • Average Temperature: 47.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 139 days of rain, 63 days of snow and 162 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 0.62 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.22 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.18 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.15 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 82.04 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Fareway Grocery
    0.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    0.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.5 miles away
    Harvest Farms General Store
    16.3 miles away
    Fareway
    16.6 miles away

    Transportation

    Calmar Depot
    8.8 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Viking State Bank and Trust
    2.6 miles away
    Bank 1st
    17.6 miles away
    Merchants Bank
    19.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    Winneshiek Medical Center
    1.4 miles away
    Winnesheik Medical Center
    1.5 miles away
    Veterans Memorial Hospital
    16.7 miles away
    Regional Health Services of Howard County
    16.8 miles away

    None Found

    Dentists

    Waukon Dental Clinic
    16.5 miles away
    Cresco Family Dentistry
    16.6 miles away

    Parks

    Carl Selland Park
    0.1 miles away
    Phelps Park
    0.2 miles away
    Decorah
    0.3 miles away
    Will Baker Park
    0.4 miles away
    Highway 52 Surplus
    0.6 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Culture

    Storre Theatre
    0.6 miles away
    Bluff Country Artist's Gallery
    19.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    La Rana Bistro
    0.8 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.8 miles away
    Don Jose
    0.9 miles away
    Great Dragon Chinese Restaurant
    1.0 miles away
    K-Town Tap
    15.1 miles away

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