About Dubuque Specialty Care
Nursing home overview and details
Dubuque Specialty Care is an nursing home in Dubuque, IA, serving Dubuque County and the surrounding community. The facility has 84 certified beds with an average daily census of 50.8 residents.
Dubuque Specialty Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1994, bringing 32 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with CARE INITIATIVES, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Dubuque, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Dubuque Specialty Care has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Below Average
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Dubuque Specialty Care provides 2.89 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.48 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 61.1%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 75.0%. Weekend staffing averages 2.54 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Dubuque Specialty Care has received 1 fine totaling $53,372, and has 2 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Dubuque Specialty Care
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Dubuque Specialty Care
What is the CMS rating for Dubuque Specialty Care?
Dubuque Specialty Care has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Dubuque Specialty Care have?
Dubuque Specialty Care has 84 certified beds with an average daily census of 50.8 residents.
What type of facility is Dubuque Specialty Care?
Dubuque Specialty Care is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Dubuque County in Dubuque, IA.
How many doctors practice at Dubuque Specialty Care?
2 physicians are affiliated with Dubuque Specialty Care. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Dubuque Specialty Care have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Dubuque Specialty Care has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·