Nursing homes in Elkader, IA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elkader, part of the Clayton area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Elkader, Iowa, and the surrounding Clayton County region have access to one nursing home facility, as tracked by CMS Care Compare. This local center currently maintains an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The Elkader Care Center, operated by ELKADER CARE LLC, serves the 52043 ZIP code area and represents the top-rated option available locally according to the federal government’s 5-star quality rating system.
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avg 4★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Elkader
- All homes in Elkader score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Elkader Care Center at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Elkader
| Elkader Care Center ELKADER CARE LLC · Small · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
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