ABOUT THE FACILITY

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, which provides a vital lifesaving link to rural communities in Clayton County and surrounding areas through ambulance and emergency services.  MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is certified as a Level IV Trauma Center.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Approaching Elkader, Iowa from any direction is a scenic drive. Vistas of wooded hills, rich Iowa farmland, river valleys and bluffs abound in Iowa's Little Switzerland region. The Turkey River is the centerpiece of Elkader’s beauty. The river offers countless recreational opportunities from paddling to deep fishing holes to recreational trails along the banks. Click this video to explore the full view of Elkader and the fall foliage, winter beauty, bluff tops, and the river where you can find some of the best trout streams in the country.