Eldora Specialty Care
1510 22nd Street, Eldora, IA 50627
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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How Eldora Specialty Care Compares
Eldora Specialty Care is a 46-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Eldora, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (40.0%) is above the Iowa average of 19.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 40.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (106% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (44% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (45% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Eldora Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Eldora Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Eldora.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Eldora Specialty Care, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Eldora Specialty Care addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Eldora Specialty Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 40.0% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Eldora Specialty Care keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Eldora Specialty Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Eldora Specialty Care?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Eldora
Eldora sits in Hardin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,696 (21.8%)
- Median age
- 44.5 years
- Median household income
- $54,930
- Median home value
- $95,100
Demographics for Hardin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Eldora.
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