Elkader Care Center

Elkader Care Center is a long-term care facility located at 116 Reimer Street SW in Elkader, Iowa, within Clayton County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and maintains 40 certified beds. Elkader Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component categories. The health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which is based on clinical data reported for residents across multiple health and functional indicators. Together, these three components inform the overall rating assigned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Elkader Care Center is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs, meaning the facility is eligible to receive payment through federal Medicare coverage for qualifying short-term skilled nursing stays as well as through Medicaid for residents who meet state eligibility requirements for long-term care funding. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are encouraged to verify current bed availability and payment policies directly with the facility by contacting them at (563) 245-1620. In the context of national benchmarks, Elkader Care Center performs above average in three of the four CMS rating categories. The overall 4-star rating, the 4-star health inspection rating, and the 4-star staffing rating all exceed the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. The facility's 40 certified beds indicate a smaller care environment compared to the national median for skilled nursing facilities. This profile reflects publicly reported data submitted to and published by CMS, and ratings are subject to periodic updates as new inspection and staffing data become available.