Estherville Community Care Center
2001 First Avenue North, Estherville, IA 51334 · (712) 362-3594
For profit - Corporation · 46 certified beds
Estherville Community Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 5 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $18,900 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 September 25, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.September 25, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.September 25, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.September 25, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.September 25, 2025 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.September 25, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 10, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.March 19, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.March 19, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.September 25, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.October 17, 2024 · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 6, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $18,900June 10, 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 | 3.38 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.91 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.88 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.2% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 39.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Good Samaritan - Estherville Estherville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Valley Vue Care Center Armstrong · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Community Memorial Health Center Hartley · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Milford Milford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ruthven Community Care Center Ruthven · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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