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HomeIowaDubuque Specialty Care

Dubuque Specialty Care

2935 Kaufmann Avenue, Dubuque, IA 520015635560673
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
84
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $53,372

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 84 certified beds with an average of 52.4 residents per day (62% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Jul 30, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $53,372 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.16 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 56.9% (high)

• Part of the Care Initiatives chain (43 facilities)

Dubuque Specialty Care is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa with 84 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
84
Avg Residents/Day
52.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Dubuque
Last Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
63.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (25)

F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Minimal Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Jul 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$53,372
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJul 15, 2024
$53,372
Payment DenialJul 15, 2024
16 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.00 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.16 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
56.9%
RN Turnover
58.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2009
BAEDKE, CHARISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
DUVE, JAMIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2024
WHYMS, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
BOWEN, LANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
CAROTHERS, MARY JANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
CHILDS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
CORLESS, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
KREIN, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
RUST, ELIZABETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
STURM, DENISECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
UPMEYER, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 29, 2022
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
DIXON, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
DRAKE, EMILYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 4, 2023
GILYARD, TANYACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 23, 2025
KUHN, JERAMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 25, 2008
MCDYER, JESSICACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 22, 2023
VOLM, JOHANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Dubuque Specialty Care?▾
Dubuque Specialty Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Dubuque Specialty Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Dubuque Specialty Care had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 30, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $53,372 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Dubuque Specialty Care?▾
Dubuque Specialty Care provides 3.16 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, 0.59 LPN hours, and 2.00 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 56.9%.
How many beds does Dubuque Specialty Care have?▾
Dubuque Specialty Care has 84 certified beds with an average of 52.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 62% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Care Initiatives chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Dubuque Specialty Care?▾
Yes, there are 7 other nursing homes in Dubuque, Iowa with an average rating of 3.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Dubuque nursing homes page.

Part of Care Initiatives

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