Elm Crest Retirement Community
Nursing Home · Harlan, IA
CMS certification number165372
Contact & location
2104 12th StreetHarlan, IA 51537
Shelby County
- Phone
- (712) 755-5174
- ZIP code
- 51537 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 45.8 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Legal name
- American Baptist Homes of the Midwest
- Chain
- American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (6 facilities, avg 2.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.99 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.74 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.56 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.69 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.45 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 71.7 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 14, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 10 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2026-01-14 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2026-01-14 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2026-01-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2025-11-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2024-11-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-14 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-07-21 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-21 |
| 2024-07-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-21 |
| 2023-10-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-14 | Payment Denial | 8 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Allen, Ryan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Davidson, Roger (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ford, Ashley (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanson, Phillip (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hongslo, Jeffrey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Dorothy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Killian, George (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neiman, Ruth (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peters, Marshall (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Van Der Beek, Bruce (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanostram, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vaughn-Gray, Stephanie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wagoner Ford, Anne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whitaker, Bruce (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blatnik, Andrea (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zygarlicke, Melissa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kotz, Christina (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nauslar, Tim (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Elm Crest Retirement Community?
Elm Crest Retirement Community has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Elm Crest Retirement Community have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 46 residents per day.
Has Elm Crest Retirement Community been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.
Who owns Elm Crest Retirement Community?
It is part of American Baptist Homes of the Midwest and is classified as non profit - other. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Elm Crest Retirement Community?
(712) 755-5174. The facility is located at 2104 12th Street, Harlan, IA 51537.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.