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Elm Crest Senior Living Community

2104 12Th St, Harlan, IA 51537

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(712) 755-5174

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,286
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,139
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,091

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,074
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Elm Crest Senior Living Community Description

    Elm Crest is a full-service retirement community, steeped in tradition with a rich and vibrant history of serving seniors and families of Harlan, IA and surrounding areas of western Iowa.

    Our commitment to maintaining excellence shines through in the care we provide to residents and families. We offer living options ranging from fully independent apartments to assisted living options and long-term care options in our skilled nursing health center. Make your home in one of our comfortable community settings and take advantage of the specialized care services, social activities and unique amenities offered here at Elm Crest.

    Elm Crest Care Center is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (ABHM), a not for profit provider of senior living and health care since 1930.

    ABHM has been providing health care, affordable housing and supportive services to people of many ages, cultures, and conditions for over 80 years. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, our mission is to create communities that foster independence, dignity, and self-worth. Simply: our goal is to create environments that encourage all to experience life to its fullest regardless of age or condition.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.4
    Elm Crest Senior Living Community
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 22 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Harlan
  • Ranking in State: 245 out of 532 communities in IA
  • Care A


    Employee Reviews

    7.4
    American Baptist Homes of the Midwest
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 106 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Residents and their families have expressed joy and emotional connection with the facility's activities, highlighting a video that was both entertaining and touching.
    • Many reviews commend the friendly, helpful staff and the clean, organized environment of the facility.
    • Family members have noted the good care their loved ones receive, mentioning that residents are happy, engaged in activities, and enjoy the food, leading to improved health and well-being.
    • The care quality is described as unparalleled by some, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the services provided.

    Negative Feedback:

    • Concerns have been raised about safety and negligence in care, particularly for residents at risk of falls. Incidents where residents were left unattended with serious consequences have been reported.
    • Communication issues with staff, especially in critical situations, have been highlighted as a significant concern by family members.
    • There are mentions of the facility sometimes having an unpleasant odor, which could be indicative of cleanliness or maintenance issues.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While the facility generally receives praise for its appearance and the quality of care, there are serious concerns about specific policies and staff actions that could compromise resident safety.
    • The transition to assisted living has been positive for some residents, who have adapted well and found a supportive community, contrary to their families' initial concerns.


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    Health

    Podiatry services

    Lab services

    Medication Set up – Additional fee

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy


    Services

    Banking Services

    Lawn care

    Snow removal

    Housekeeping for common areas

    Independent Living

    Assisted Living


    Activities

    Wellness program

    Exercise

    Supportive services

    Supportive care

    McKee Community Room

    Lounges


    Community Amenities

    Beauty/Barber services

    Beauty shop on campus

    On site banking

    Floor Plans

    Close to Merrill Field track

    Close to Pioneer Walking Park


    Room Amenities

    Guest room

    Cable TV

    Emergency Call System

    Water, garbage removal

    Maintenance on apartment and appliances


    Dining

    Optional Free meal delivery

    Grocery store delivery


    Transportation

    Scheduled transportation

    Reserved Parking space

    Free Transportation every Wednesday morning

    Transportation through Elm Crest bus



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 1, 1997
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 71
    Total current residents: 40
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $663


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-30 2022-09-01 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2022-08-30 2022-09-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2022-08-30 2022-09-01 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2022-08-30 2022-09-01 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-02-16 2021-03-16 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-02-16 2021-03-16 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
    2019-03-13 2019-04-12 F Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2019-03-13 2019-04-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-03-13 2019-04-12 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-25 2022-09-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-30 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2021-02-11 2021-03-11 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2021-02-11 2021-03-11 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-02-11 2021-03-11 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-07 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-07 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-07 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-07 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-07 B Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-07 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
    2019-03-07 2019-04-07 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2017-11-02 $7,150
    2018-05-30 $13,627
    2022-03-28 $658
    2022-03-28 $663

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Harlan which is 0.3 miles away and has a population of 5,002 (very small town).
    • The average income is $69,522, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 22
      • Average Temperature: 51.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 114 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 207 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.97 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.79 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.36 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.75 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.05 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    0.6 miles away
    Audubon Foodland
    20.7 miles away
    Manning Foods
    22.1 miles away
    Fareway
    23.1 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Shelby County Savings Bank
    11.5 miles away
    Audubon State Bank
    20.8 miles away
    Landmands Bank
    20.9 miles away
    First National Bank
    22.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Myrtue Memorial Hospital
    0.1 miles away
    Audubon County Memorial Hospital
    20.5 miles away
    Manning Regional Healthcare Center
    21.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Markham Family Dental Associates Center
    0.7 miles away
    Audubon Dental Center
    20.9 miles away
    Family Dental Center
    23.1 miles away

    Parks

    Harlan
    0.2 miles away
    JayCee Park
    0.2 miles away
    Potters Park
    0.2 miles away
    Pioneer Park
    0.3 miles away
    Beebe Park
    0.4 miles away

    None Found

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    Culture

    Vet's Memorial Auditorium
    0.1 miles away
    Walnut County Opera House
    12.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Westphalia Klub Haus
    6.3 miles away
    Norma Jeans’s
    9.5 miles away
    The Embers Restaurant And Lounge
    10.7 miles away
    The Corn Crib
    12.1 miles away
    El Adobe
    20.9 miles away

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