B+
80/100

Eldora Specialty Care Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Eldora, Iowa)

1510 22nd Street, Eldora, Iowa 50627

Phone: 6419393491

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
34.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Hardin
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health2/5
Staffing5/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIowa AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.730.74-0.01
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.603.86-0.26
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.8/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover37.5%44.1%-

Health Citation History

7 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-15Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2026-06-15Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-15Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-11Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-11Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

17 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-11Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-11Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-11Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-11Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesProvide primary/alternate means for communication.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-11Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-11Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-11Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-12Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-12Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-12Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-12Smoke DeficienciesProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-12Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-12Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-04Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-04Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$6,030
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-06-15Fine$6,030-

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