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Eldora Specialty Care

1510 22nd Street, Eldora, IA 506276419393491
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
46
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 46 certified beds with an average of 37.5 residents per day (82% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 1 deficiencies (inspected Dec 12, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.49 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 28.2%

• Part of the Care Initiatives chain (43 facilities)

Eldora Specialty Care is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Eldora, Iowa with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
37.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 30, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hardin
Last Inspection
Dec 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
3.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (2)

F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.04 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.49 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.08 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.2%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 12, 2010
MAHLER, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
OBEN, PATRICKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
SNYDER, JAMIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2025
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
BOWEN, LANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CAROTHERS, MARY JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CHILDS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
CORLESS, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KREIN, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
RUST, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
STURM, DENISECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
UPMEYER, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
DIXON, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
DRAKE, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
GILYARD, TANYACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 23, 2025
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
VOLM, JOHANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Eldora Specialty Care?▾
Eldora Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Eldora Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Eldora Specialty Care had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 12, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Eldora Specialty Care?▾
Eldora Specialty Care provides 3.49 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 0.84 LPN hours, and 2.04 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.2%.
How many beds does Eldora Specialty Care have?▾
Eldora Specialty Care has 46 certified beds with an average of 37.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.

Part of Care Initiatives

This chain operates 43 facilities. View all →