Clayton County · Iowa

Nursing homes in Clayton County, Iowa

CMS data lists 5 certified nursing homes across 5 cities in Clayton County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

5 facilities5 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-08-21

At a glance

CMS rates 5 of 5 certified nursing homes in Clayton County. 0 hold a 1-star overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 4.6, compared with the Iowa average of 3.13; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
5
across 5 cities
Average CMS overall
4.6
Iowa avg 3.13
1-star overall (CMS)
0
CMS abuse icon shown
0
Federal penalty records
$12,740
Payment denial records
0
Higher-severity citations
2

How Clayton County compares

The county's CMS overall rating profile against Iowa, on the same scale.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Clayton County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Iowa.

tick = IowaThis pageIowa
5★3 · 60.0%25.1%
4★2 · 40.0%19.5%
3★0 · 0.0%17.2%
2★0 · 0.0%17.7%
1★0 · 0.0%19.7%
Not rated0 · 0.0%0.8%
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CMS overall rating distribution
RatingProvidersShareIowa
CMS overall rating 5360.0%25.1%
CMS overall rating 4240.0%19.5%
CMS overall rating 300.0%17.2%
CMS overall rating 200.0%17.7%
CMS overall rating 100.0%19.7%
Not rated00.0%0.8%
Total5100.0%100.0%

County shares are calculated from the 5 CMS-certified nursing homes in Clayton County; Iowa shares from all 390 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.

CMS-reported data

Clayton County’s largest divergence from Iowa is at 5: 60.0% of the county’s facilities against 25.1% statewide (+34.9 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.

Where facilities are concentrated

The cities holding the largest share of Clayton County nursing homes.

The 5 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 5 nursing homes.

  1. Strawberry Point1 · 20%
  2. Mc Gregor1 · 20%
  3. Guttenberg1 · 20%
  4. Edgewood1 · 20%
  5. Elkader1 · 20%
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5 total

Facilities in Clayton County

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CMS overall
5 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Elkader Care Center
CCN 165391
Elkader, IACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Great River Care Center
CCN 165301
Mc Gregor, IACMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$12,740
Edgewood Convalescent Home
CCN 165379
Edgewood, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Guttenberg Care Center
CCN 165334
Guttenberg, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Strawberry Point Lutheran Home
CCN 165135
Strawberry Point, IACMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Clayton County, Iowa?

This dataset includes 5 CMS-certified nursing homes in Clayton County, Iowa, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 5 cities. Of these, 0 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Clayton County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 5 nursing homes in Clayton County is 4.6, compared with the Iowa average of 3.13. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Clayton County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Clayton County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Clayton County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.