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HomeIowaHawkeye Care Center Dubuque

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque

5575 Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury, IA 520025635836447
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
80
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 80 certified beds with an average of 74.2 residents per day (93% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Sep 18, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.82 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 36.5%

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Asbury, Iowa with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 2005. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
74.2
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)

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
F0865Potential for Harm

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

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

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 18, 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: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 12, 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: 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
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
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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
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 Aide2.23 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.08 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.82 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.44 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.5%
RN Turnover
26.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (13)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HAWKEYE CARE CENTER OF DUBUQUE LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 26, 2002
ELSESSER, BRIAN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 29, 2002
ELSESSER, MICHELLE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006
HAMM, DORIS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006
HAMM, MICHAEL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006
JOHNSON, DOUGLAS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006
JOHNSON, KELLY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006
HAWKEYE CARE CENTER OF DUBUQUE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2008
HAWKEYE HOME OFFICE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 20, 2006
ETTEMA, DANIELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2008
JOHNSON, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006
HAMM, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006
JOHNSON, DOUGLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 20, 2006

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?▾
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
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 facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?▾
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque provides 3.82 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.08 RN hours, 0.51 LPN hours, and 2.23 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.5%.
How many beds does Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque have?▾
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque has 80 certified beds with an average of 74.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Asbury, Iowa with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Asbury nursing homes page.