Colonial Manor of Elma — Nursing Home in Elma, IA

407 9th Street, Elma, IA, 50628 | 6413932134

CMS Five-Star Rating

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds46
Average Residents/Day29.6
CMS Certification Number165386

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 4.03 HPRD
RN Staffing 0.57 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection February 19, 2026
Total Deficiencies 1

Colonial Manor of Elma had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (February 19, 2026).

Inspection Findings — February 19, 2026

  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (Level D)
    Corrected — March 21, 2026
CareQED Analysis

Colonial Manor of Elma is a 46-bed nursing home in Elma, Iowa. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident day, above the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.

This facility shows a modestly stronger-than-average level of nursing staff, which can mean more hands-on time for residents. However, the most recent inspection noted a deficiency involving the facility’s infection prevention and control program, so you may want to ask how that issue has been addressed and what ongoing infection-control practices are now in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colonial Manor of Elma Medicare and Medicaid certified?

Colonial Manor of Elma is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is Colonial Manor of Elma's CMS star rating?

Colonial Manor of Elma has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at Colonial Manor of Elma?

Colonial Manor of Elma reports 4.0267 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has Colonial Manor of Elma had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, Colonial Manor of Elma had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.

How many beds does Colonial Manor of Elma have?

Colonial Manor of Elma has 46 certified beds.

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Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.

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