nursing home in Cresco, IA

Evans Senior Living Community

1010 North Elm Street, Cresco, IA 52136 · (563) 547-2364

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★3
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Evans Senior Living Community at a glance

Evans Senior Living Community is a 43-bed non-profit nursing home in Cresco, Iowa (Howard County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.

Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (August 14, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 28.9% per year (state average 44%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Other
Beds
43
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Edgewood Convalescent Home
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 2003
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Howard County
CMS Certification Number
165491

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.7 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility3.66 hrsIowa average3.82 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.66 hrs3.82 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.70 hrs0.74 hrs0.69 hrsAverage
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.17 hrs2.52 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.07 hrs3.37 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)28.9%44%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)20%42.1%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility0Iowa average6U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)069Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)054.580.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Iowa average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$19,286$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds4365107
Average residents per day335286
Occupancy77%81.5%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility8.8%Iowa average3.8%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)8.8%3.8%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.7%4.2%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)3.8%19.5%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.9%2.4%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%1.5%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)13%17.1%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)15.1%16.6%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4.3%4.6%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%4.2%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)12.4%20.8%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)22.8%25.6%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)94.4%95.3%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%94%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Iowa average2.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%2.1%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%73.3%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98.9%84%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 1 health deficiency and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 14, 2025
September 19, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 17, 2024
September 19, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 30, 2024
September 19, 2024
Fire safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 25, 2024
September 19, 2024
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 24, 2024
September 19, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 25, 2024
September 19, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 25, 2024
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 30, 2023
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
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.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 26, 2023
June 15, 2023
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 28, 2023
June 15, 2023
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 30, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BOWSER, RACHEL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/16/2026
MAHER, JON
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2016
PUTNAM, TIFFANY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/18/2024
BRACE, MATTHEW
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/24/2024
EASLER, SUSAN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE08/28/2024
FERRIE, MARTI
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/22/2026
HVITVED, AARON
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/22/2026
KACHER, BRENDON
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2021
RICE, HEIDI
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/12/2021
RICE, KATHY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/24/2024
SHEEHY, BRYAN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/23/2025
HRDLICKA, AUSTIN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/23/2025
KACHER, BRENDON
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/23/2025
RICE, HEIDI
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/24/2024
RICE, KATHY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/22/2026
BOWSER, RACHEL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/16/2026
MAHER, JON
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2016
PUTNAM, TIFFANY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/18/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Evans Senior Living Community's rating?

Evans Senior Living Community has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.

How many inspection citations did Evans Senior Living Community receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Evans Senior Living Community accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Evans Senior Living Community?

It is non profit - other and part of Edgewood Convalescent Home. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Evans Senior Living Community and how do I contact it?

Evans Senior Living Community is at 1010 North Elm Street, Cresco, IA 52136. Phone: (563) 547-2364.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.