Cresco Care Center

Cresco Care Center is a senior care community located in Cresco, IA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Cresco area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (563) 547-3580.

With 63 beds, Cresco Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Howard County average about 41 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 53% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Howard County average of roughly 75%.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Howard County average about 3.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 19 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 81%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Howard County, IA.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 1/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 1/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Cresco Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type for-profit corporation
• Beds / units 63
• Occupancy 53%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
• Annual staff turnover 81%
• Last health inspection January 2026