Barthell O.E.S. Home was founded in 1969 in Decorah, Iowa. O.E.S. stands for Order of the Eastern Star. We are a 46-bed Nursing Facility, licensed by the State of Iowa. We are a comfortable and caring nursing home with a family-like atmosphere, in scenic Northeast Iowa. We accept private funds and long-term care insurance. Prices are affordable and competitive in comparison to other facilities. You are invited to visit the Home and take a tour - the staff and residents welcome you!
Barthell O.E.S. Home offers the following services on its campus:
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Long-term care
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Rehabilitation (exercise programs and equipment; in-house Restorative Nursing Aide is on staff to provide individualized restorative programs at no extra cost)
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Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
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Care for those with dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and other cognitive impairment
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Wound care
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Hospice services
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Regular activities
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Meals and snacks, special diets
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Religious services provided by area clergy
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Beautician services in a salon atmosphere
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Transportation to medical appointments in Decorah (wheelchair-accessible van and bus available)
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Location minutes from Winneshiek Medical Center Hospital and Clinic, and Gundersen Clinic
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Nursing staff on duty 24 hours per day
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Laundry services daily
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Prior to nursing home admission, these requirements must be met:
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Pre-admission assessment from our admission team
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Current History & Physical from the resident's physician (within the last 30 days)
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Negative TB test