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.Elm Crest Retirement Community
2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA 51537
Non-profit · 50 beds · Part of American Baptist Homes of the Midwest
★★★★★2Below average2.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 home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Crest Retirement Community | 2 | 50 | Non-profit |
| Salem Lutheran Home | 1 | 64 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Harlan, IA (1 · 7.1 mi)
- Elk Horn, IA (1 · 7.1 mi)
- Avoca, IA (1 · 12.8 mi)
- Audubon, IA (1 · 15.2 mi)
- Exira, IA (1 · 16.4 mi)
- Atlantic, IA (2 · 18.6 mi)
- Oakland, IA (1 · 23.4 mi)
- Anita, IA (1 · 25.5 mi)
- Dunlap, IA (1 · 25.8 mi)
- Woodbine, IA (1 · 27.9 mi)
- Denison, IA (2 · 28.8 mi)
- Coon Rapids, IA (1 · 31.8 mi)
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.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)