Elkader Care Center
Elkader, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165391) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (563) 245-1620 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elkader Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Elkader Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.73 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.22 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Elkader Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported to CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Elkader Care Center is a 40-bed nursing home in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, with an average daily census of 20.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1998.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elkader Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its staffing rating is 4 stars, and its quality measure rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Elkader Care Center is part of the Edgewood Convalescent Home chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.4 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elkader Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Elkader Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a 54.5% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Elkader Care Center has 40 certified beds and an average daily census of 20.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Edgewood Convalescent Home chain, which operates 5 facilities averaging a 4.4 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall rating; Elkader Care Center scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (563) 245-1620 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (563) 245-1620 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165391?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.