Nursing Homes in ZIP 52043 (Elkader, IA)
1 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 52043, Elkader, IA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 4.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 52043
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Visit candidates in ZIP 52043, Elkader, IA when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkader Care Center | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 20.9% | 63.6% | 0 |
Data profile for ZIP 52043
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 52043: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Elkader Care Center (for-profit). 40 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.73 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 63.6%. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Elkader Care Center (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 40 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 |
| Avg RN turnover | 63.6% |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 52043
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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