Edgewood Convalescent Home

Edgewood Convalescent Home is a skilled nursing facility located at 513 Bell Street in Edgewood, Iowa (ZIP code 52042), within Clayton County. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 56 certified beds and is currently active as a licensed provider. According to CMS data, Edgewood Convalescent Home holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is also 4 out of 5. The quality measure rating reaches 5 out of 5. These ratings are assigned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through the Nursing Home Care Compare program, based on health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures reported over defined assessment periods. Edgewood Convalescent Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to applicable conditions and time limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for eligible individuals who meet financial and medical criteria established by the state of Iowa. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (563) 928-6461 to confirm current bed availability, specific payment arrangements, and admission criteria. When compared against national benchmarks, Edgewood Convalescent Home performs above average across most measured categories. The national average overall star rating for nursing homes is 3.0 stars, and this facility's rating of 5 stars reflects a position in the higher range of the CMS rating scale. The health inspection and staffing ratings of 4 stars each indicate performance above the national midpoint, while the quality measure rating of 5 stars represents the highest tier within that category. These figures are derived from CMS data and are subject to periodic updates as new inspection cycles and staffing reports are completed. Individuals researching nursing home options in Clayton County, Iowa, may find this data useful as one component of a broader evaluation process.