Elkader Care Center

116 Reimer Street SW, Elkader, IA 52043 · CCN 165391 · 40 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall4 of 5CMS inspections4 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-10-24 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.44

state median 3.10

Weekend staffing gap

−14%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.93

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

12%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

55%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

CMS records no penalties for this facility.

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the EDGEWOOD CONVALESCENT HOME chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center (New Hampton, IA) — CMS overall4 of 5
Great River Care Center (Mc Gregor, IA) — CMS overall4 of 5
Edgewood Convalescent Home (Edgewood, IA) — CMS overall5 of 5
Evans Senior Living Community (Cresco, IA) — CMS overall5 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 1 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 3

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2024-10-24	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-24	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-10-24	F0835	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-30	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Elkader Care Center, Elkader” at medicare.gov/care-compare.