Eldora Specialty Care
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise high quality of care. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 4 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While the facility maintains a high public rating, the available reviews are limited and lack specific details about daily life and care. Families should schedule an in-person tour to observe staff-resident interactions and ask for references, as the current online feedback does not provide a comprehensive view of the resident experience.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Eldora Specialty Care shows recurring deficiencies across multiple surveys, primarily in fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, and building safety features. The facility has persistent issues with smoke detection systems, fire barriers, and emergency protocols that have appeared in all three recent inspections. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical safety areas suggests ongoing compliance challenges that families should carefully consider.
Dec 11, 2025Routine10
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Dec 12, 2024Routine9
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Jan 4, 2024Routine2
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Jun 15, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 4
Dec 31, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 11, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
May 12, 2025OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 8, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 12, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Apr 22, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jan 4, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Eldora Specialty Care
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Care Initiatives
43 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 3 of 43 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Care Initiatives
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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