Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in Howard County

Howard County, Iowa has 5 Medicare-certified care providers across 2 cities. Compare CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership by care type below.

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Cresco, IA 7 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 2.8 Elma, IA 5 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 2.0

Nursing Homes in Howard County

3 providers in Howard County: Cresco, Elma

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Accura Healthcare of Cresco Cresco, IA 52136 CMS rating 1.0 / 546 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Colonial Manor of Elma Elma, IA 50628 CMS rating 2.0 / 540 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Other Evans Senior Living Community Cresco, IA 52136 CMS rating 5.0 / 543 beds

Home Health Agencies in Howard County

1 provider in Howard County: Cresco

Home Health Agency · NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES Cresco, IA 52136 CMS rating 2.5 / 5

Hospice in Howard County

1 provider in Howard County: Cresco

Hospice · Other HOWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPICE Cresco, IA 52136 Not CMS-rated

Assisted Living Facilities in Howard County

3 providers in Howard County: Elma, Cresco

Assisted Living Facility COLONIAL MANOR OF ELMA Elma, IA 50628 Not CMS-rated Assisted Living Facility ELMA IA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, LLC Elma, IA 50628 Not CMS-rated Assisted Living Facility EVANS MEMORIAL HOME FOR THE AGED, INC. Cresco, IA 52136 Not CMS-rated

Memory Care Facilities in Howard County

1 provider in Howard County: Cresco

Memory Care Facility COUNTRY WINDS MANOR, INC. Cresco, IA 52136 Not CMS-rated

Adult Care Homes in Howard County

2 providers in Howard County: Elma, Cresco

Adult Care Home COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMS, INC Elma, IA 50628 Not CMS-rated Adult Care Home HOWARD RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY Cresco, IA 52136 Not CMS-rated

Home Care Agencies in Howard County

1 provider in Howard County: Elma

Home Care Agency ELMA IA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, LLC Elma, IA 50628 Not CMS-rated

How to choose care in Howard County

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in Howard County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicare-certified care providers are in Howard County?
The current CMS snapshot lists 5 certified providers in Howard County, Iowa: 3 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, and 1 hospice programs.
Which cities in Howard County have care facilities?
Cresco, Elma have care providers listed according to the current snapshot. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, the CMS NPI registry, and HUD open data. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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