Elkader Care Center — Nursing Home in Elkader, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 40 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 26.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165391 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.47 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.93 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Elkader Care Center had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (October 24, 2024), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — October 24, 2024
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — October 25, 2024
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level G)Corrected — October 25, 2024
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Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (Level D)Corrected — October 25, 2024
Elkader Care Center is a 40-bed nursing home in Elkader, Iowa. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident day, below the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in October 2024, cited 3 deficiencies, one of them severe.
The facility’s overall quality rating suggests it compares favorably to many peers. You should ask how the home corrected its recent, serious inspection problems—especially the steps taken to reduce unnecessary psychotropic medication use and to improve resident-centered care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elkader Care Center Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Elkader Care Center is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Elkader Care Center's CMS star rating?
Elkader Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Elkader Care Center?
Elkader Care Center reports 3.47496 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Elkader Care Center had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Elkader Care Center had 3 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does Elkader Care Center have?
Elkader Care Center has 40 certified beds.
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.