The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Elm Crest Retirement Community
Harlan, IA · Medicare-certified · 50 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
3 out of 5 stars overall. Elm Crest Retirement Community has mid-range health inspection and staffing ratings (3/5 each), a stronger quality measures rating (4/5), no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.81 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.805 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.805.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.80
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.43
- Nurse aides
- 2.58
- Weekend nursing
- 3.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 73%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.1%16.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.4%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.4%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.3%34.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—32%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
0%6.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.4%26.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%94.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
65.7%88.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 8 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Nov 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Part of AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST · 6 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 47.3 residents on an average day (95% of 50 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.