Estherville Community Care Center
Estherville, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165523) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 362-3594 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Estherville Community Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Estherville Community Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Estherville Community Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Estherville Community Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, certified for 46 beds with an average of 39.4 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since February 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, Estherville Community Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing hours are reported at 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 46.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS data indicates a change in ownership within the past 12 months. Families should be aware that the star ratings on file may reflect performance under the prior operator rather than the current one, and should verify current details directly.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record and ratings directly on Care Compare, particularly given the recent ownership change.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Estherville Community Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours, with a 46.2% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 46 beds and has an average daily population of 39.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 712-362-3594 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 712-362-3594 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165523?state=IA, especially since ownership changed within the past 12 months.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.