Aase Haugen Home is an assisted living community in Decorah, IA.
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Aase Haugen Home in Decorah, IA
SaveFour Ohio Street, Decorah, IA 52101
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families describe staff as consistently pleasant and caring.
Many reviews highlight staff interactions as friendly, helpful, and focused on resident safety. Several reviewers also mention staff being responsive during visits or checking in with family needs. Even the critical reviews still reference specific care situations involving staff competency and follow-through, rather than lack of access to people.
Memory care receives praise for compassionate day-to-day support.
One reviewer specifically calls out memory care as compassionate. Another describes staff on a memory-care unit as wonderful and emphasizes individualized attention for a resident during a visit.
Residents are supported with activities that help them stay engaged.
Reviews describe a lot of activities for residents, including day-to-day options that make the community feel active. One reviewer also mentions preparing a bird feeder for a resident’s interest. Another frames the overall environment as fun and active, tied to the way care is delivered.
Multiple reviews describe the building as clean and free of unpleasant odors.
Some reviewers specifically mention cleanliness and a welcoming feel. Others note no nasty smells during their visit, reinforcing that the space is maintained well.
A few reviews raise concerns about spotty care and follow-through.
Several reviewers describe problems with care quality below what they expected, including situations that required family advocacy. Others mention delays in responsiveness and note the facility can feel short-staffed. One critical review also describes a medical concern that was handled in a way the reviewer felt did not lead to timely care.
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104 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesAase Haugen Home is located at Four Ohio Street, Decorah, IA 52101 in Winneshiek County, Iowa
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