Elkader Care Center

Elkader Care Center is a senior care community located in Elkader, IA. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Elkader area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (563) 245-1620.

Elkader Care Center is licensed for 40 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Clayton County average about 39 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 52% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Clayton County average of roughly 75%.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded no deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 55%.

The community is located in Clayton County, IA.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

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

Elkader Care Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Other
• Beds / units 40
• Occupancy 52%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
• Annual staff turnover 55%
• Last health inspection December 2025