Best nursing homes in Shelby County, IA

There are 2 nursing homes in Shelby County, Iowa certified by Medicare. Of the 2 with a CMS star rating, the average is 1.5 stars, compared with 3.1 statewide.

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

Nursing Homes in Shelby County, IA, ranked

Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.

  1. 1.Elm Crest Retirement Community

    2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA 51537

    Non-profit · 50 beds · Part of American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

    ★★★★★2Below average
  2. 2.Salem Lutheran Home

    2027 College Avenue, Elk Horn, IA 51531

    For-profit · 64 beds · Part of Good Samaritan Society

    ★★★★★1Much below average

Compare staffing and inspections

Nursing homeOverallBedsOwner type
Elm Crest Retirement Community250Non-profit
Salem Lutheran Home164For-profit

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Shelby County, IA?

2 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Shelby County, Iowa.

What is the best-rated nursing home in Shelby County, IA?

Elm Crest Retirement Community has the highest CMS rating here (2 stars). Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.

Do any nursing homes in Shelby County, IA have CMS warnings?

None of the nursing homes in Shelby County, IA currently carry a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.

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