Eldora Specialty Care
1510 22nd Street, Eldora, IA 50627 · (641) 939-3491
Non profit - Corporation · 46 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Eldora Specialty Care has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 3 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $6,030 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 11, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.December 11, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.December 11, 2025 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 15, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 15, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 15, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $6,030June 15, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.56 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.64 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.5% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 36.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Village of Ackley Ackley · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Hubbard Care Center Hubbard · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Scenic Manor Iowa Falls · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Eldora Specialty Care on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.