Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (61% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Focused on rehabilitation and short-term care, Edgewood Convalescent Home is a nursing facility with 56 beds. The home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families different ways to arrange coverage. Nursing staff is available around the clock. Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 21 minutes of nursing care each day from registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses.
Residents stay an average of 305 days, including those recovering after acute health events and who require longer-term skilled nursing care. The community has 73% occupancy, with 41 residents living in the facility.
Rehabilitation services are a major part of the home’s care programs. Respite options are also available. It’s a service some families use when a loved one needs short-term support after surgery, hospitalization, or another health setback. Dining includes a varied menu, and residents have separate dinner and supper options, which provide some flexibility around meal times.
The facility has a Walk Score of 44. Some nearby services are within walking distance, but most trips require transportation. For families planning visits, that’s useful to know ahead of time.
State inspections have examined staffing protocols and vaccination practices. The facility was able to address findings through corrective actions. Inspection results show substantial compliance as standards evolve.
Edgewood Convalescent Home is administered by Gisele Kruger.
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 5 | 27 | This facility has 81% fewer violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (5 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 81% better |
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Federal violations
| 5 | 31 | This facility has 84% fewer federal violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (5 vs. IA avg 31).↓ 84% better |
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State violations
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (0 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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Violations per inspection
| 0.4 | 2.1 | This facility has 81% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (0.4 vs. IA avg 2.1).↓ 81% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 13 | 13 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Iowa average (13 vs. IA avg 13).— At avg |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
State average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
State average 21.7
State average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
2 of 3 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 3 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.6
State average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
693 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 1 | 40 | 8,937 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 2,981 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,124 | 85 | 92% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 141 | 55 | 60% | 2.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 136 | 49 | 53% | 2.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 112 | 19 | 21% | 5.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 97 | 23 | 25% | 4.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 90 | 12 | 13% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 31 | 34% | 1.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 13 | 14% | 4.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 24 | 26% | 1.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 26 | 28% | 1.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 5% | 3.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
61% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Edgewood Convalescent Home from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (61% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Edgewood's city center to Edgewood Convalescent Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Iowa average is: 60.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Bethany Home Retirement Center | NH IL MC SNF | Dubuque (Eagle Point District) | 66
Facility
66
IA AVG
72
Rank
#181 / 403 | - | - | 5.47
Facility
5.47
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#17 / 231 | 0% | +27% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 239 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#6 / 232 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#19 / 232 | - | 67 | - |
69
Facility
69
IA AVG
47
Rank
#103 / 504 | Mike Brannon | $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#42 / 224 | $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#32 / 224 | 68%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
68%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
60.3%
Rank
#43 / 224 | 165584 | ||||
| Friendship Village | NH AL IL MC SNF | Waterloo | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
72
Rank
#143 / 403 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
IA AVG
67
Rank
#40 / 362 | +37% | 5.78
Facility
5.78
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#9 / 231 | +5% | +34% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 239 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#44 / 232 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#19 / 232 | 1 | 66 | - |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
47
Rank
#202 / 504 | Friends Of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc | $14.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$14.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#10 / 224 | $11.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$11.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#6 / 224 | 81.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
81.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG
60.3%
Rank
#14 / 224 | 165081 | ||||
| St Francis Manor | NH AL HOS SNF | Grinnell | 78
Facility
78
IA AVG
72
Rank
#119 / 403 |
69.2%
Facility
69.2%
IA AVG
67
Rank
#195 / 362 | +3% | 5.66
Facility
5.66
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#13 / 231 | +34% | +32% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 239 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#1 / 232 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#1 / 232 | - | 54 | - |
82
Facility
82
IA AVG
47
Rank
#39 / 504 | St Francis Manor Inc | $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#82 / 224 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#50 / 224 | 69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
60.3%
Rank
#38 / 224 | 165480 | ||||
| Prairie Vista Village | NH AL IL SNF | South Altoona | 68
Facility
68
IA AVG
72
Rank
#170 / 403 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
IA AVG
67
Rank
#254 / 362 | -25% | 4.82
Facility
4.82
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#57 / 231 | -20% | +12% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 239 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#17 / 232 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#8 / 232 | - | 34 | A |
29
Facility
29
IA AVG
47
Rank
#371 / 504 | John Freeman | $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#43 / 224 | $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#102 / 224 | 40.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
40.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
60.3%
Rank
#221 / 224 | 165610 | ||||
| Edgewood Convalescent Home | NH AL SNF | Edgewood | 56
Facility
56
IA AVG
72
Rank
#232 / 403 |
73.2%
Facility
73.2%
IA AVG
67
Rank
#173 / 362 | +9% | 4.11
Facility
4.11
IA AVG
4.30
Rank
#131 / 231 | +67% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
IA AVG
$53.4k
Rank
#1 / 239 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
21.7
Rank
#8 / 232 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
IA AVG
4.1
Rank
#1 / 232 | - | 41 | - |
44
Facility
44
IA AVG
47
Rank
#268 / 504 | - | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$6.9M
Rank
#142 / 224 | $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#153 / 224 | 53%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG
60.3%
Rank
#166 / 224 | 165379 |
Edgewood Convalescent Home has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IA state health department records, Edgewood Convalescent Home's license number is 280322.
According to IA state health department records, Edgewood Convalescent Home's license expires on November 23, 2026.
Edgewood Convalescent Home's occupancy is 73%.
No, Edgewood Convalescent Home has a no-pet policy.
The team at Edgewood Convalescent Home can be reached at gkruger@edgewoodconvalescenthome.com.
Edgewood Convalescent Home is registered as a for-profit in IA.
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