Evans Senior Living Community
1010 North Elm Street, Cresco, IA 52136
Evans Senior Living Community is a nursing home in Cresco, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (563) 547-2364
- Last standard health inspection
- August 14, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 43
- Residents per day, on average
- 31
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Evans Memorial Home for the Aged, INC.
- Chain
- Edgewood Convalescent Home
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (1 vs 21).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on August 14, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 19, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.
Citation K0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was EVANS MEMORIAL HOME.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 15, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 15, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0541. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2023.
Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BOWSER, RACHELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/16/2026
- MAHER, JONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2016
- PUTNAM, TIFFANYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/18/2024
Questions
When was Evans Senior Living Community last inspected?
CMS lists August 14, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Evans Senior Living Community have?
CMS lists 1 health citation since June 15, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Evans Senior Living Community been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Evans Senior Living Community?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Evans Senior Living Community a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.