Eldora Specialty Care
Eldora, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165316) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 939-3491 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Eldora Specialty Care has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Eldora Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
Eldora Specialty Care has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS does display its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the detailed inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Eldora Specialty Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 46 beds and reports an average daily census of 36.7 residents. It has been federally certified since April 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, Eldora Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, staffing rating of 4, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
CMS records show no federal fines on this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Eldora Specialty Care, meaning families should review the facility's detailed inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Eldora Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent published data vintage available at time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Eldora Specialty Care has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Eldora Specialty Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 38.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation on record in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 46 beds with an average daily census of 36.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Eldora Specialty Care has been certified since April 30, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6419393491 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6419393491 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165316?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.