Accura HealthCare of Cresco sits at 701 Vernon Rd in Cresco, Iowa, and operates as a skilled nursing facility with 46 certified beds, offering both short-stay rehab and long-term care. Folks can come any day of the week with open admissions, and there's no entry fee or minimum stay, so if someone just needs a few days or weeks for respite care, that works fine, like when caregivers need a break, and stays can last from three days up to two weeks. The staff provides 24-hour nursing and helps residents with daily needs like bathing and grooming, while clinical care covers things like pain management, physical health, and emotional support.
For those who need special diets, a consulting dietitian supervises meals, though inspection reports have found some trouble with how food gets stored, prepared, and sourced, but no real harm came of it, according to records. Residents keep their own medication supply, and transportation to medical appointments is available. The facility welcomes adults who have disabilities or frail health, and there's a special secure unit for people with confusion, Alzheimer's, or other forms of dementia. Hospice care is available as well, with music therapy and emotional support for comfort in end-of-life situations.
Accura HealthCare of Cresco also provides rehab services for folks recovering from illnesses or injuries, with outpatient and inpatient therapy in physical, occupational, and speech domains-people come for help with things like falls, stroke recovery, arthritis, or regaining strength after surgery, and programs are run with help from Blue Stone Therapy. Therapy can include mobility and balance training, safety awareness, and strength exercises, all aimed at keeping a person's function as strong as possible. Outpatient therapy's an option too, for those not living at the facility. Community events and recreation activities are built into care plans to help keep residents active, both in mind and body, while daily routine programming, social gatherings, and educational sessions give life some variety and connection.
Accura HealthCare of Cresco runs under ownership including Accura HealthCare, Accura Midwest Healthcare LLC, Ted and Thomas Leneave, and American Healthcare Management Services LLC, and has operated since November 2017. It's tracked a nurse hours per resident day below the state average, and nurse turnover is higher than average, according to state figures. The place has had 37 inspection deficiencies, including three that were infection-related, plus some around nutrition, safe food handling, and providing safe dialysis with no actual harm reported but always a chance for more than minimal harm if issues aren't fixed. Policies are in place for abuse prevention, and it's part of both the Iowa Health Care Association and Howard County's community events, recognizing its local involvement. Staff provides care in English, and assisted living is offered alongside skilled nursing options, all focused on medical, psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being as people age. The approach centers on individualized care and a family-for-life attitude, all designed to help support folks and families however needed at this stage of life.
