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Elm Crest Retirement Community

2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA 51537
Score: 67 / 100

With a score of 67 out of 100, Elm Crest Retirement Community earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Iowa nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Harlan location.

Staffing at Elm Crest Retirement Community is near the national average, with 3.99 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Elm Crest Retirement Community. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.99 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.89 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.42 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.69 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.52 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.69 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Jan 13, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0804 Severity E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0805 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 10.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 32.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.0% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 25.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 67 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
50
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 13, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4

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