Public Record
Elkader Care Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 40
- Avg. residents per day
- 23
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 4
- Inspections on file
- 2
- Last inspection
- 2024-10-24
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Citations
4 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0835Generalpotential for harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection3 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Elkader Care Center?
- Elkader Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elkader, IA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 165391.
- What is the CMS rating for Elkader Care Center?
- Elkader Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Elkader Care Center have?
- Elkader Care Center is certified for 40 beds. It serves an average of 23 residents per day.
- How many citations does Elkader Care Center have?
- Elkader Care Center has 4 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Elkader Care Center last inspected?
- Elkader Care Center was last inspected on October 24, 2024. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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