Eldora Specialty Care is a healthcare facility located in Eldora, Iowa, designed to provide comprehensive nursing home services with an additional focus on assisted living. Operated under Care Initiatives, a nonprofit organization, Eldora Specialty Care caters to both long-term residential patients and individuals requiring rehabilitation following surgery, illness, or injury. The facility is geared towards addressing a wide range of healthcare needs while maintaining a supportive and accommodating environment for its residents.
Eldora Specialty Care offers a variety of healthcare services, including 24-hour skilled nursing care and specialized programs for stroke recovery, pain management, wound care, and memory care. The medical support structure includes numerous therapy options, such as occupational, physical, and speech therapies, aimed at helping residents regain their independence and improve their quality of life. Individualized care plans ensure that each resident's unique needs are met effectively, with services certified by Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been a participant in Medicare since April 30, 1997, reflecting its long-standing commitment to resident care. Additionally, Eldora Specialty Care provides respite care and outpatient rehabilitation services in collaboration with Saint Louis University Hospital.
Integrating cultural inclusivity, the facility offers services arranged around various communities, including Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and Hindi-speaking residents, facilitating communication and ensuring residents feel at home. For convenience and comfort, Eldora Specialty Care features a barber/beauty salon, and amenities such as laundry/dry cleaning are provided. It also supports residents' spiritual needs with access to a chapel. With an emphasis on personalized service, special dietary accommodations are made for those with dietary restrictions. The facility further emphasizes its commitment to holistic care with offerings like hospice care and thorough medication management. Currently, it houses 38 occupants, fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere.
Costs at this community start at $3,138 and range up to $6,448. The average price in the community is $4,793, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,114. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
