Eldora Specialty Care
1510 22nd Street
Eldora IA 50627
Phone: 6419393491
Abuse icon Non profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 0.1 star lower (3.1), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
- Overall rating vs. the Eldora average: level with the average (3.0)
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 36.7 |
| Occupancy | 80% |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Chain | CARE INITIATIVES (43 facilities) |
| County | Hardin |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1997-04-30 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 165316 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 6 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.07 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.56 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.5% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $6,030 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
Questions to ask Eldora Specialty Care
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is Eldora Specialty Care highly rated?
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 5.
How many beds does Eldora Specialty Care have?
CMS certifies 46 beds; the facility reports an average of 36.7 residents per day (about 80% occupancy).
Does Eldora Specialty Care have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $6,030 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has Eldora Specialty Care been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.