Evans Senior Living Community – Cresco, IA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Evans Senior Living Community

1010 North Elm Street, Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2364
43 beds
All Cresco facilities
5.0*
Overall
5.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
71.88
Score /100
#7397
National Rank

#7397
of 14703 facilities
National
49.7% position
#187
of 390 in IA
State Rank
#1
of 3 in Howard
County Rank
#1
of 2 in Cresco
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 52136
ZIP Rank






About Evans Senior Living CommunityEvans Senior Living Community is located at 1010 North Elm Street, Cresco, IA, reachable at (563) 547-2364. This Non profit – Other facility operates 43.0 certified beds and serves an average of 30 residents per day. It is part of the Healthcare Of Iowa network (8 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2003-07-01. Evans Senior Living Community has held a 5-star overall rating for 3 consecutive years, reflecting consistent high-quality care.
Facility

Evans Senior Living Community

Address

1010 North Elm Street, Cresco, IA 52136

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 43 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Other
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: HEALTHCARE OF IOWA

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Excellent (5★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
✅ Zero fines across all 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
71.88
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#7397 of 14703 nationally – #187 of 390 in Iowa

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Evans Senior Living Community is a strong choice for families in the Cresco, IA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

5 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightEvans Senior Living Community currently provides 3 hours 37 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 39 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 35.1% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 37 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 11 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours47 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours39 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 59 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours28 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryEvans Senior Living Community has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 0.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#7,397
of 14,703
National
Bottom 50%
#187
of 390
IA State
Top 48% in IA
#1
of 3
️ Howard County
Best in county
#1
of 2
️ Cresco
Best in city
#1
of 2
ZIP 52136
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Evans Senior Living Community ranks 7397th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IA, it ranks 187th out of 390 nursing homes. In Cresco, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,883 nationally and RN hours rank #5,701 nationally (#201 in IA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IA State Rank Note
2022 3.28 #9,705 / 14,703 #241 / 390 Below average
2023 3.61 #6,918 / 14,703 #174 / 390 Above average
2024 3.49 #8,344 / 14,703 #200 / 390 Below average
2025 3.54 #8,437 / 14,703 #212 / 390 Below average
2026 3.62 #7,883 / 14,703 #205 / 390 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IA State Rank Note
2022 0.77 #4,149 / 14,703 #136 / 390 Above average
2023 0.55 #7,084 / 14,703 #257 / 390 Above average
2024 0.60 #6,174 / 14,703 #235 / 390 Above average
2025 0.81 #3,379 / 14,703 #120 / 390 Top 25%
2026 0.66 #5,701 / 14,703 #201 / 390 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Evans Senior Living Community is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2003-07-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (563) 547-2364 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Evans Senior Living Community holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 71.9/100, placing it #7397 of 14703 facilities nationally and #187 of 390 in Iowa. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Evans Senior Living Community receives a reported average of 3 hours 37 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 39 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 47 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 11 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 59 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 35.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Evans Senior Living Community has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 0.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Evans Senior Living Community ranks 7397th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IA, it ranks 187th out of 390 nursing homes. In Cresco, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,883 nationally and RN hours rank #5,701 nationally (#201 in IA). Our composite quality score of 71.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Cresco, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/iowa/cresco/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

1010 North Elm Street, Cresco, IA 52136
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LLC
Legal Name

EVANS MEMORIAL HOME FOR THE AGED, INC.

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 43
Average Residents / Day 30 (72% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Other
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Howard County, IA
City Cresco, IA
ZIP Code 52136
Approved Since July 1, 2003
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 165491
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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