ElderGrade
C

67.6/100

Average

Elm Crest Retirement Community

2104 12Th Street, Harlan, IA 51537

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 2 in Shelby County (712) 755-5174
Certified beds
50
Occupancy
92%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 72%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 25.6/30 Staffing 20/30 Stability 2/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

25.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.22 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.74 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 72% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.99 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.74 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.45 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 71.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 18 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 14, 2026 (7 months ago).

E Jan 14, 2026 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 14, 2026 F0805

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 14, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 13, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Nov 14, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

E Nov 14, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 14, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 14, 2024 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST, which operates 6 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
KOTZ, CHRISTINA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
NAUSLAR, TIM Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ALLEN, RYAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DAVIDSON, ROGER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FORD, ASHLEY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HANSON, PHILLIP Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HONGSLO, JEFFREY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JOHNSON, DOROTHY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JOHNSON, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KILLIAN, GEORGE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NEIMAN, RUTH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PETERS, MARSHALL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Elm Crest Retirement Community

What is the ElderGrade for Elm Crest Retirement Community? +

Elm Crest Retirement Community holds an ElderGrade of C (67.6 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Elm Crest Retirement Community? +

Residents receive an average of 3.99 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Elm Crest Retirement Community been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 18 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Elm Crest Retirement Community accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Elm Crest Retirement Community is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.