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HomeIowaHawkeye Care Center Dubuque

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque

5575 Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury, IA 520025635836447WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.9on Google(8 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
80
certified

How Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.33 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.91 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 3.33 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.91 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 18, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Dubuque County 65+
18,228
18.4% of county
County Population
98,812
Dubuque County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Asbury, Iowa with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 2005. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
73.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 2005
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Dubuque
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
27.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0865Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 12, 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: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.15 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.27 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.91 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.33 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.28 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ELSESSER, BRIANDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 29, 2002
ELSESSER, MICHELLEDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006
HAMM, DORISDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HAMM, MICHAELDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JOHNSON, DOUGLASDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006
JOHNSON, KELLYDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006
LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2020
PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2020
RELIANT PRO REHAB, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2023
WILLIAMS & COMPANY PCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2023
LONG, TRACEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 14, 2021
RUNDE, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2025
PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 25, 2025
WILLIAMS & COMPANY PCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2025
ELSESSER, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
ELSESSER, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HAMM, DORISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HAMM, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
JOHNSON, DOUGLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JOHNSON, KELLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006
LONG, TRACEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 14, 2021
RUNDE, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque
Asbury, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Grand Meadows Senior Living & Health Care
Asbury, IA4,752 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $16,448
Ennoble Nursing and Rehab
Dubuque, IA2.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Luther Manor at Hillcrest
Dubuque, IA2.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $42,406
Dubuque Specialty Care
Dubuque, IA2.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $53,372
Harmony Dubuque
Dubuque, IA4.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $19,371
Stonehill Care Center
Dubuque, IA5.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque
Asbury, IA · Current facility
—3/53/53/5None recorded
Grand Meadows Senior Living & Health Care
Asbury, IA
4,752 ft1/52/51/5$16,448
Ennoble Nursing and Rehab
Dubuque, IA
2.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Luther Manor at Hillcrest
Dubuque, IA
2.3 mi1/51/54/5$42,406
Dubuque Specialty Care
Dubuque, IA
2.8 mi2/52/53/5$53,372
Harmony Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
4.4 mi2/52/52/5$19,371
Stonehill Care Center
Dubuque, IA
5.1 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?▾
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque had any health inspection violations?▾
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?▾
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque provides 3.33 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours, 0.27 LPN hours, and 2.15 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque have?▾
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque has 80 certified beds with an average of 73.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 1 in Asbury. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?▾
On Google Maps, Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque has a rating of 2.9 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.