Nursing Homes in Clayton County, Iowa

5 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Clayton County, averaging 4.4 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Iowa · all care types in Clayton County · Cities: Edgewood, Elkader, Mc Gregor, Guttenberg, Strawberry Point

Nursing Homes profiles in Clayton County

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Edgewood Convalescent Home Edgewood, IA 52042 CMS rating 5.0 / 556 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Elkader Care Center Elkader, IA 52043 CMS rating 4.0 / 540 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Great River Care Center Mc Gregor, IA 52157 CMS rating 4.0 / 539 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Guttenberg Care Center Guttenberg, IA 52052 CMS rating 5.0 / 546 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Strawberry Point Lutheran Home Strawberry Point, IA 52076 CMS rating 4.0 / 516 beds

Cities in Clayton County

Edgewood, IA 1 facilities Elkader, IA 1 facilities Mc Gregor, IA 1 facilities Guttenberg, IA 1 facilities Strawberry Point, IA 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Clayton County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

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.

Families in Clayton County should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Clayton County?

The current CMS snapshot lists 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Clayton County, Iowa, with an average overall CMS rating of 4.4 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Clayton County have nursing homes?

Edgewood, Elkader, Mc Gregor, Guttenberg, Strawberry Point have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current snapshot.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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