Evans Senior Living Community
Cresco, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165491) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (563) 547-2364 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Evans Senior Living Community holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above Iowa's state average of 3.07 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Evans Senior Living Community provides about 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, with a 5-star CMS staffing rating and 28.9% nursing turnover.
Evans Senior Living Community has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, and CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Evans Senior Living Community is a 43-bed, non-profit skilled nursing facility in Cresco, Howard County, Iowa, averaging 33.1 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 2003, accepting both programs.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing totals 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Evans Senior Living Community is part of the Edgewood Convalescent Home chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.66 hours per resident per day, with 0.70 RN hours per resident per day and a 28.9% nursing turnover rate, earning a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 43 beds and averages 33.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit facility that is part of the Edgewood Convalescent Home chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5635472364 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 5635472364 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165491?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.