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Elkader Care Center

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

116 Reimer Street SW, Elkader, IA 52043

40 Beds
Medicare Since 1998

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116 Reimer Street SW
Elkader, IA 52043

About Elkader Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

Elkader Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Elkader, IA, serving Clayton County and the surrounding community. The facility has 40 certified beds with an average daily census of 23 residents.

Elkader Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1998, bringing 28 years of experience in long-term care.

Elkader Care Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Elkader, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds40
Avg. Residents/Day23
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyClayton
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Elkader Care Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Very Good

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Very Good

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Elkader Care Center provides 3.59 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.15 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 53.1%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 57.1%. Weekend staffing averages 3.04 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day1.15
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.59
Total Nurse Turnover Rate53.1%
RN Turnover Rate57.1%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.04

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Elkader Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

Doctors at Elkader Care Center

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Elkader Care Center

What is the CMS rating for Elkader Care Center?

Elkader Care Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Elkader Care Center have?

Elkader Care Center has 40 certified beds with an average daily census of 23 residents.

What type of facility is Elkader Care Center?

Elkader Care Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Clayton County in Elkader, IA.

How many doctors practice at Elkader Care Center?

1 physicians are affiliated with Elkader Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Elkader Care Center have any safety concerns?

Elkader Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·