Colonial Manor of Elma

Colonial Manor of Elma is a long-term care facility located at 407 9th Street in Elma, Iowa, within Howard County. The facility operates 40 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it eligible to serve a broad range of residents requiring skilled nursing or long-term care services. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three primary data components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Colonial Manor of Elma received a health inspection rating of 4 stars, indicating performance above the national baseline in this category. Its staffing rating is 3 stars, placing it at approximately the national average for staffing levels relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects clinical outcome data collected from resident assessments. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Colonial Manor of Elma accepts both federal health insurance programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care services is available to residents who meet Iowa's financial and functional eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to verify current coverage and payment policies directly with the facility. When compared to the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars, Colonial Manor of Elma's overall 4-star rating places it above the midpoint on the CMS scale. The health inspection component also exceeds the national average, while the staffing component is consistent with national norms. The quality measure component, rated at 2 stars, is the area where the facility's performance falls below the national standard. These ratings are updated periodically by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are based on data reported through the Nursing Home Care Compare program. Consumers reviewing this data should consider all components in context and may wish to supplement this information with facility visits and direct inquiry.