Dubuque Specialty Care
Dubuque, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165228) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $53,372 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (563) 556-0673 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dubuque Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below Iowa's state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Dubuque Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 2.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Dubuque Specialty Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $53,372.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Dubuque Specialty Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has 84 certified beds and an average daily census of 52 residents. It has been certified since May 1994. Dubuque Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dubuque Specialty Care holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 2.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $53,372.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Dubuque Specialty Care in the data provided. There is no indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare and the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dubuque Specialty Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Dubuque Specialty Care accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 57.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $53,372.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 84 certified beds with an average daily census of 52 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Dubuque Specialty Care has been certified since May 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; Dubuque Specialty Care scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5635560673 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 5635560673 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165228?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.