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Eldora Specialty Care

1510 22nd Street

5(4 ratings)

Part of Care Initiatives · 43 communities · 3.6★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
46
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
46
Veteran Services
Designated VA Community Nursing Home
Ownership
Part of Iowa's largest nonprofit care network

What Families Think

Eldora Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Eldora, Iowa, with a small number of very positive reviews praising staff dedication and care quality. The limited feedback available focuses on a strong annual survey outcome and overall satisfaction with the care team.

The Good

  • 5-star Google rating from reviewers
  • Praised for outstanding annual survey outcomes
  • Reviewers highlight staff dedication to quality care
  • Onsite rehabilitation therapy for short and long-term needs
  • Serves Alzheimer's and chronic disease care needs

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • Very few reviews (only 4) to assess consistency

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Eldora Specialty Care is a senior living community in Eldora, Iowa offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

About Eldora Specialty Care

Eldora Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Eldora, Iowa, licensed to serve up to 46 residents around the clock. The facility provides compassionate, individualized care while supporting both residents and their families' wellbeing and peace of mind.

The community offers skilled nursing care, long-term care, and rehabilitation therapy services for individuals with chronic diseases or debilitating medical conditions such as Alzheimer's and heart disease. Rehabilitation therapy services are provided onsite and include state-of-the-art approaches tailored for short-term and long-term needs.

Eldora Specialty Care is committed to promoting an active and engaging quality of life through daily programming, social and educational activities, and services that provide physical health support, mental stimulation, and engagement. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and serves residents from Hardin County and many surrounding communities.

The community is part of Care Initiatives, Iowa's largest nonprofit provider of skilled nursing care, hospice care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care, with 60 locations across the Midwest.

Types of Care at Eldora Specialty Care

Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Eldora Specialty Care

5overall · 4 ratings combined

5★ on Google (4)

Julie Huddleston

Jan 2023

via Google

Congratulations on the hard work to achieve an overall 5 star rating. The high quality of care you provide is outstanding.

Julie Huddleston

Dec 2022

via Google

I am proud of the staffs hard work to have an excellent annual survey. The dedication to quality positive outcomes is outstanding

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 21 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 11, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 23, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 11, 2025

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2025

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2025

  • Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 31, 2026

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2025

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2025

Dec 12, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 30, 2024

  • Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2025

  • Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 17, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2024

Jan 4, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 26, 2024

Sep 13, 2023Infection ControlNo citations

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Eldora Specialty Care offer?

Eldora Specialty Care offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Eldora Specialty Care located?

Eldora Specialty Care is located at 1510 22nd Street in Eldora, Iowa.

What do families say about Eldora Specialty Care?

Eldora Specialty Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Eldora, Iowa, with a small number of very positive reviews praising staff dedication and care quality. The limited feedback available focuses on a strong annual survey outcome and overall satisfaction with the care team.

How did Eldora Specialty Care do on recent health and safety inspections?

Eldora Specialty Care had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 21 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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