Dave Daley
Dec 2023
Amazing, caring staff. Beautifully maintained home.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 43
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Other
- Certified beds
- 43
- Inspections
- View history (11 citations)
- Ownership
- Community-owned nonprofit organization
- Campus care levels
- Assisted living, memory support, and long-term care together
- Room options
- Semi-private and private long-term care rooms
- Longevity
- Organization has operated for over 60 years
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Evans Senior Living Community is a small, community-owned nonprofit in Cresco, Iowa, offering assisted living, memory support, and long-term care on one campus. Reviewers consistently praise the caring, mostly local staff and the clean, well-kept home, with several highlighting fun activities like an annual Easter Egg Hunt.
The Good
- Caring, attentive staff frequently praised by reviewers
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Active, engaging activities program with community events
- Small-town, neighborly atmosphere
- Staff largely drawn from local community
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Evans Senior Living Community is a senior living community in Cresco, Iowa offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 28 reviews.
About Evans Senior Living Community
Evans Senior Living Community in Cresco, Iowa is a community-owned nonprofit organization offering assisted living, memory support, and long-term care on a single campus. With over 60 years of experience, the organization specializes in serving residents of Howard County while maintaining a strong commitment to quality care and independence.
The community's assisted living provides apartment-style living with personalized spaces where residents can maintain independence while accessing care and chore services as needed. Long-term care options include semi-private and private rooms, with the organization working closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to support rehabilitation goals through a clinical and social approach.
Memory support services are uniquely designed with an open concept layout and a center atrium featuring natural light, which has been found beneficial for regulating circadian rhythms and encouraging exploration and involvement among residents.
Evans Senior Living Community is nestled in a beautiful residential neighborhood in Cresco and has built strong relationships with area businesses and civic groups. The organization emphasizes its philosophy of independence, choice, and staying active, describing its approach as neighbors taking care of neighbors.
Types of Care at Evans Senior Living Community
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Evans Senior Living Community
4.5overall · 28 ratings combined
4.5★ on Google (28)
George Laurie
Oct 2023
Looked like a nice place the ladies that meet me at the door were nice it's very clean picked up a client there today
Peggy Loveless
Apr 2023
Evan Memorial Home and Cresco Assisted Living always put on a wonderful Easter Egg Hunt that is loved by kiddos, their families, the staff and residents! The Activity Director and team come up with some of the most fun activities I've seen anywhere!
Aaron Johnson
Dec 2022
Great place! love the staff there!
Pamela Carlson
Mar 2019
Well qualified staff, nice atmosphere, just a comfortable ,clean and nicely decorated long term care facility in a small rural beautiful area. A great place to out your family members when that time comes. The staff as re 99% local residents that just do everything they can to make a home for their residents not just a place to stay.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 11 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Aug 14, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 14, 2025
Sep 19, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 17, 2024
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 30, 2024
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 24, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2024
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 Sep 25, 2024
Jun 15, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 30, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 28, 2023
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 2023
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 Evans Senior Living Community offer?
Evans Senior Living Community offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Evans Senior Living Community located?
Evans Senior Living Community is located at 1010 North Elm Street in Cresco, Iowa.
What do families say about Evans Senior Living Community?
Evans Senior Living Community is a small, community-owned nonprofit in Cresco, Iowa, offering assisted living, memory support, and long-term care on one campus. Reviewers consistently praise the caring, mostly local staff and the clean, well-kept home, with several highlighting fun activities like an annual Easter Egg Hunt.
How did Evans Senior Living Community do on recent health and safety inspections?
Evans Senior Living Community had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 11 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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