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Evans Senior Living Community

1010 North Elm Street, Cresco, IA 521365635472364WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(29 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
43
certified

How Evans Senior Living 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
5/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.66 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.70 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
28.9%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 28.9%, lower 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
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 19, 2024
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 14, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

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
Howard County 65+
1,934
20.4% of county
County Population
9,479
Howard County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Evans Senior Living Community is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cresco, Iowa with 43 certified beds. It has been operating since 2003. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
43
Avg Residents/Day
33.1
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 2003
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Howard
Last Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
0.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (1)

F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jun 15, 2023Corrected: 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 Aide2.17 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.66 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.07 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.9%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BRACE, MATTHEWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2024
EASLER, SUSANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
HUGHES, JAROLDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2024
KACHER, BRENDONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2021
NOE, HAROLDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2020
RICE, HEIDICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 12, 2021
RICE, KATHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 24, 2024
STEVENSON, TAMMYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2019
KACHER, BRENDONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 24, 2024
MIDTHUS, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 24, 2024
NOE, HAROLDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 24, 2024
RICE, HEIDICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 24, 2024
BOWSER, RACHELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
MAHER, JONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
PUTNAM, TIFFANYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2024
BOWSER, RACHELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
MAHER, JONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
PUTNAM, TIFFANYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Evans Senior Living Community and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Evans Senior Living Community
Cresco, IACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Accura Healthcare of Cresco
Cresco, IA1.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
The Highlands
Decorah, IA16.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $93,839
Colonial Manor of Elma
Elma, IA19.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $44,768
Wellington Place
Decorah, IA19.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $29,689
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center
Riceville, IA22.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Ossian Care Center
Ossian, IA24.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Evans Senior Living Community
Cresco, IA · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Accura Healthcare of Cresco
Cresco, IA
1.3 mi1/51/51/5None recorded
The Highlands
Decorah, IA
16.8 mi2/52/54/5$93,839
Colonial Manor of Elma
Elma, IA
19.3 mi2/52/53/5$44,768
Wellington Place
Decorah, IA
19.5 mi3/54/54/5$29,689
Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center
Riceville, IA
22.2 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Ossian Care Center
Ossian, IA
24.0 mi2/52/54/5None recorded

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 Evans Senior Living Community?▾
Evans Senior Living Community has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Evans Senior Living 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). Evans Senior Living Community participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Evans Senior Living Community had any health inspection violations?▾
Evans Senior Living Community had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 14, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Evans Senior Living Community?▾
Evans Senior Living Community provides 3.66 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, 0.80 LPN hours, and 2.17 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.9%.
How many beds does Evans Senior Living Community have?▾
Evans Senior Living Community has 43 certified beds with an average of 33.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 77% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned and is part of the Edgewood Convalescent Home chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Evans Senior Living Community?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Cresco. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Evans Senior Living Community?▾
On Google Maps, Evans Senior Living Community has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 29 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Edgewood Convalescent Home

This chain operates 5 facilities. View all →