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Shell Rock Senior Living

920 North Cherry Street

3.8(12 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
41
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
41
Campus continuity
Adjacent facility offers assisted living options
Specialized care
Comfort-focused palliative care with pain management
Rehab services
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy

What Families Think

Families describe Shell Rock Senior Living as a clean, welcoming skilled nursing and rehab facility where residents are engaged and cared for, with especially strong marks for short-term rehab therapy. One serious complaint about medication communication with an outside hospital stands out amid otherwise positive feedback.

The Good

  • Reviewers praise friendly, attentive staff
  • Rooms described as clean and odor-free
  • Short-term rehab therapy called 'top notch'
  • Residents seen as active, social, and engaged
  • Staff went above and beyond after discharge

The Bad

  • One report of illegible medical records sent to a hospital
  • One report staff lacked time to review medication list with hospital

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Shell Rock Senior Living is a senior living community in Shell Rock, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

About Shell Rock Senior Living

Shell Rock Senior Living in Shell Rock, Iowa provides short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care. The community is part of a larger campus offering a full continuum of care, including assisted living options at an adjacent facility.

The nursing team provides around-the-clock assistance with medical, psychological, nutritional, physical, and spiritual health needs. Short-term rehabilitation includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help residents rebuild strength and regain independence after illness or surgery. The facility also offers comfort-focused palliative care with pain management and specialized care for those managing serious illnesses.

Life enrichment programming features social and recreational activities designed to foster connections and support overall well-being. Residents participate in activities such as bingo and other recreational programs throughout the week.

Shell Rock Senior Living operates under Accura HealthCare's mission to build genuine relationships based on trust and respect, with staff committed to understanding each resident's story, preferences, and needs. The community aims to create a supportive, homelike atmosphere where residents feel safe, comfortable, and valued.

Types of Care at Shell Rock Senior Living

Skilled 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
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

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

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Reviews of Shell Rock Senior Living

3.8overall · 12 ratings combined

3.8★ on Google (12)

Tales Untold Tattoos

Oct 2025

via Google

We were asked to do some volunteer work with the staff and residents for international tattoo day! We were very excited to work them and give back to the community. The staff was amazing to work with and the facility was, clean and easy to work around. Some of the nicest people to work with and the way they cared about their residents is amazing. The residents told us so many great story’s and how well they treated with their care takers. We were so honored to be able to work with them and can’t wait to go back!

Alexandria

Oct 2025

via Google

Pricey but worth the level of care you receive. We moved a family member and this place is so much nicer. The staff are friendly and the rooms are clean.

Tess Buescher

Sep 2025

via Google

Nursing staff sent documents that were illegible and staff informed me they did not have time to go over a patient’s medication list over the phone when a patient was at the hospital I was working at.

Jen Engel-Brase

May 2019

via Google

This place is amazing! My father-in-law was there for 3 weeks in skilled therapy. His therapy was top notch and he progressed so well. The entire staff was so helpful and friendly, I can't even describe in a review how wonderful the entire experience was. They truly went above and beyond to help with his needs and to help us with other needs that they didn't have to by making so many phone calls for us and finding information we needed for after his stay was over. We were even given a business card and offered help to any questions or needs after we left. My father-in-law actually didn't want to leave and said he would like to stay if he could. This is the best facility I've ever seen (clean, no smells, smiling staff, smiling and interactive residents, the list goes on!).

Bethany Herr

Dec 2017

via Google

I have visited this nursing home many times and interviewed some residents. Everyone seems very happy. They have the freedom to walk around and exercise. Two residents are over 100 years old. Others are in their 90s and don't look a day over 80. They look better than some 60 year olds, and are up and about and fully cognizant and mentally aware. Residents keep up on current events, are busy with activities, and--it wouldn't be unusual to see someone over 100 chatting away on a cell phone. Obviously the health care center is doing something right to let these ladies maintain the lifestyle they love.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 47 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Sep 4, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard13 citations
  • 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 Oct 1, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 1, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 22, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 1, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 1, 2025

  • 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 Oct 1, 2025

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 22, 2025

  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 22, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

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

  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 22, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

Sep 15, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard7 citations
  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 10, 2024

  • 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 Oct 23, 2024

  • 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 Oct 23, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 10, 2024

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 10, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2024

Jul 19, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 20, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 20, 2024

May 9, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 22, 2024

Oct 5, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 3, 2023

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2023

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 3, 2023

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 3, 2023

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 3, 2023

  • 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 Nov 3, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 3, 2023

  • 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 Nov 3, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 13, 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 Nov 3, 2023

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2023

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2023

  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2023

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2023

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 13, 2023

Jul 19, 2023Health Complaint7 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 16, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 16, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 16, 2023

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 16, 2023

  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 16, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 16, 2023

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 16, 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 Shell Rock Senior Living offer?

Shell Rock Senior Living offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Shell Rock Senior Living located?

Shell Rock Senior Living is located at 920 North Cherry Street in Shell Rock, Iowa.

What do families say about Shell Rock Senior Living?

Families describe Shell Rock Senior Living as a clean, welcoming skilled nursing and rehab facility where residents are engaged and cared for, with especially strong marks for short-term rehab therapy. One serious complaint about medication communication with an outside hospital stands out amid otherwise positive feedback.

How did Shell Rock Senior Living do on recent health and safety inspections?

Shell Rock Senior Living had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 47 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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