Nursing homes in Harlan, IA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Harlan, part of the Shelby 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 Harlan, Iowa, and the surrounding Shelby County area have access to one nursing home facility, Elm Crest Retirement Community. According to current CMS Care Compare data, this facility holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. While no local center currently maintains a 5-star rating, this directory provides comprehensive information on care standards and health inspection results to help families in the 51537 ZIP code make informed long-term care decisions.
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avg 3★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Harlan
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Harlan
- All homes in Harlan score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Harlan reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Elm Crest Retirement Community at 3★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Harlan
| Elm Crest Retirement Community AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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