Estherville Community Care Center

Estherville Community Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Estherville Community Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Estherville Community Care Center

Estherville, IA 51365 View Map

Estherville Community Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Estherville Community Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

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Overview of Estherville Community Care Center
Estherville Community Care Center provides quality, individualized care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility is dedicated to ensuring a maximum level of independence for each resident. A variety of clinical and therapy services are available to meet the needs of residents.
(712) 362-3594

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.23/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Iowa avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Iowa avg: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Iowa avg: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 47.5%
Residents per day (avg) 35
Occupancy rate
47.5%
Residents per day (avg)
35

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

13% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$3.7M
Operating loss
-$328.6K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$3,669,023.00
Operating loss
$-328,560.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.3M
34.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.7M
Total costs $4.0M

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private and Semi-Private Rooms
Hospice and Honeymoon Suites
Cable TV
Central Living and Dining Area
Delicious Home Cooked Meals and Snacks
Enriching Activities

Programs & Activities

Activities
Enriching, meaningful activities available.
Specific Programs
Clinical Services, Therapy Services, Support Services, Enriching Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Delicious home cooked meals and snacks provided.
Meals Included
Yes

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 51365
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-
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Address 3.8 miles from city center

Address Estherville, IA 51365

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

80
Total Staff
41
Employees
39
Contractors
13,846
Total Hours (Quarter)
21
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse108.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse59.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant486.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
67 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
8 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.7%
of total hours from contractors
1,625 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 25 Registered Nurse: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2325485,50891100%6.8
Licensed Practical Nurse5052,12691100%9.1
Registered Nurse46102,07091100%8.5
Medication Aide/Technician3039878290%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff2028637077%7.1
Administrator1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner1014966268%8
RN Director of Nursing1014715965%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0114165864%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide0112516167%4.1
Qualified Social Worker011982325%4.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician022373235%1.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant123151618%0.8
Speech Language Pathologist011311%3.3

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 7
43% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total Health citations 24
11% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.7

3.43 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 17 citations
Complaint investigations 8 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations 1
11% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.9
Moderate Health citations 23

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 25, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 25, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 25, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 25, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Beacon Health Management
Resident Census by Payment Source
33 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (3%)
Medicaid 25 (75.8%)
Private Pay/Other 7 (21.2%)
Specialized Care Beds
7 Total Specialty Beds
11.7% of Bed Capacity
5
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
8.3%
1
Dialysis Beds
1.7%
1
Hospice Beds
1.7%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 16.2
58% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score 24.3
12% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 28.5%
51% above Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 22.1%
12% above Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.2%
15% below Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 4.9%
36% above Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 12.0%
174% above Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.9%
66% below Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 5.2%
33% above Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 31.3%
64% above Iowa average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 68.0%
28% below Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 84.9%
11% below Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 13.5%
170% above Iowa average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 30.9%

64% worse than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase 4.0%

117% worse than Iowa average
Influenza Vaccine 30.4%

59% worse than Iowa average

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.