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HomeIowaElm Crest Retirement Community

Elm Crest Retirement Community

2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA 515377127555174
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
50
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 50 certified beds with an average of 44.8 residents per day (90% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Nov 14, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.99 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 70.1% (high)

• Part of the American Baptist Homes of the Midwest chain (6 facilities)

Elm Crest Retirement Community is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Harlan, Iowa with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
44.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Shelby
Last Inspection
Nov 14, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
54.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

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
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: 1
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: 1
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: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: 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: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 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: 1
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
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: 2
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: 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: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 25, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Aug 25, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Aug 25, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Aug 25, 2022Corrected: 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: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.42 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.99 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.52 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
70.1%
RN Turnover
45.5%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 3, 1967
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
KOTZ, CHRISTINAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 1, 2019
NAUSLAR, TIMW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 1, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Elm Crest Retirement Community?▾
Elm Crest Retirement Community has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Elm Crest Retirement Community had any health inspection violations?▾
Elm Crest Retirement Community had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 14, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
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 0.89 RN hours, 0.42 LPN hours, and 2.69 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 70.1%.
How many beds does Elm Crest Retirement Community have?▾
Elm Crest Retirement Community has 50 certified beds with an average of 44.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the American Baptist Homes of the Midwest chain.

Part of American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

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