Nursing homes in Elk Horn, IA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elk Horn, part of the Shelby area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Elk Horn, Iowa, and the surrounding Shelby County area have access to one nursing home facility, Salem Lutheran Home. Based on data from federal CMS Care Compare, this facility currently holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. No nursing homes in the 51531 ZIP code currently maintain a 5-star rating, making it important for families to review individual quality measures when evaluating local long-term care options.
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avg 2★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Elk Horn
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Elk Horn reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Salem Lutheran Home at 2★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Elk Horn
| Salem Lutheran Home AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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