Nursing homes in Cresco, IA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Cresco, part of the Howard area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Cresco, Iowa, and the surrounding Howard County region have access to two nursing homes currently evaluated by the federal CMS Care Compare tool. These facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the local options serving the 52136 ZIP code, Evans Senior Living Community stands out with a 5-star rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care standards as measured by federal oversight data.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Cresco
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- ACCURA HEALTHCARE1 home
- HEALTHCARE OF IOWA1 home
What to look for in Cresco
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Cresco
| Evans Senior Living Community HEALTHCARE OF IOWA · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Accura Healthcare of Cresco ACCURA HEALTHCARE · Small · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.