Elm Crest Retirement Community
Harlan, Iowa
2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA, 51537
Elm Crest Retirement Community Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.97 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.42 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.69 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 3 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Residential area
- Capacity
- 50 certified beds · ~45 avg residents/day (90% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Elm Crest Retirement Community is a non-profit, 50-bed skilled nursing facility located in Harlan, Iowa. The center maintains a 4-star CMS rating for both staffing levels and quality measures. However, the facility holds a 2-star overall rating, reflecting its performance in recent health inspections.
Location
2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA, 51537, Harlan, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Elm Crest Retirement Community?
- Elm Crest Retirement Community has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Elm Crest Retirement Community score on health inspections?
- Elm Crest Retirement Community received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Elm Crest Retirement Community?
- Elm Crest Retirement Community has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Elm Crest Retirement Community have?
- Elm Crest Retirement Community has 50 certified beds.
- Does Elm Crest Retirement Community accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Elm Crest Retirement Community accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Elm Crest Retirement Community located?
- Elm Crest Retirement Community is located at 2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA, 51537, Harlan, Iowa.
- How can I contact Elm Crest Retirement Community?
- You can reach Elm Crest Retirement Community by phone at +1 712-755-5174.
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