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HomeIowaElm Crest Retirement Community

Elm Crest Retirement Community

2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA 515377127555174Google Maps
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3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
50
certified

How Elm Crest Retirement Community Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.99 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.74 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
71.7%
IA average
44.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Staff turnover is 71.7%, higher than the Iowa average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 14, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 14, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Shelby County 65+
2,701
23.0% of county
County Population
11,737
Shelby County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Elm Crest Retirement Community is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Harlan, Iowa with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
45.8
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Shelby
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
38.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (18)

F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jul 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialNov 14, 2024
8 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.69 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.99 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.45 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
71.7%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 3, 1967
KOTZ, CHRISTINAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019
NAUSLAR, TIMW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 1, 2014
ALLEN, RYANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2012
DAVIDSON, ROGERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019
FORD, ASHLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019
HANSON, PHILLIPCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2012
HONGSLO, JEFFREYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2006
JOHNSON, DOROTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019
JOHNSON, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019
KILLIAN, GEORGECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019
NEIMAN, RUTHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
PETERS, MARSHALLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2012
VAN DER BEEK, BRUCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
VANOSTRAM, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2012
VAUGHN-GRAY, STEPHANIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019
WAGONER FORD, ANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019
WHITAKER, BRUCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2014
BLATNIK, ANDREACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
ZYGARLICKE, MELISSACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Elm Crest Retirement Community and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Elm Crest Retirement Community
Harlan, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Avoca Specialty Care
Avoca, IA10.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Salem Lutheran Home
Elk Horn, IA14.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Dunlap Specialty Care
Dunlap, IA19.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $10,062
Azria Health Rose Vista
Woodbine, IA20.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Friendship Home Association
Audubon, IA21.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $30,227
Oakland Manor
Oakland, IA23.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $15,593
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Elm Crest Retirement Community
Harlan, IA · Current facility
—3/53/53/5None recorded
Avoca Specialty Care
Avoca, IA
10.3 mi1/51/53/5None recorded
Salem Lutheran Home
Elk Horn, IA
14.3 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
Dunlap Specialty Care
Dunlap, IA
19.3 mi4/52/55/5$10,062
Azria Health Rose Vista
Woodbine, IA
20.8 mi1/52/54/5None recorded
Friendship Home Association
Audubon, IA
21.1 mi4/54/54/5$30,227
Oakland Manor
Oakland, IA
23.2 mi1/51/52/5$15,593

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Elm Crest Retirement Community?▾
Elm Crest Retirement Community has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Elm Crest Retirement Community cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Elm Crest Retirement Community participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Elm Crest Retirement Community had any health inspection violations?▾
Elm Crest Retirement Community had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 14, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Elm Crest Retirement Community?▾
Elm Crest Retirement Community provides 3.99 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours, 0.56 LPN hours, and 2.69 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 71.7%.
How many beds does Elm Crest Retirement Community have?▾
Elm Crest Retirement Community has 50 certified beds with an average of 45.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned and is part of the American Baptist Homes of the Midwest chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Elm Crest Retirement Community?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Elm Crest Retirement Community?▾
On Google Maps, Elm Crest Retirement Community has a rating of 0.0 out of 5 based on 0 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

This chain operates 6 facilities. View all →