Dubuque Specialty Care
2935 Kaufmann Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001 · CCN 165228
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 84
- Avg residents/day
- 52.4
- Phone
- 5635560673
Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-07-30 | 8 | 6.2 | 9.5 | +1.8 worse |
| 2 | 2024-07-15 | 14 | 7.0 | 9.8 | +7.0 worse |
| 3 | 2023-05-04 | 1 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -6.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.16 | 56.9% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.57 | 58.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.92 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $53,372
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 1
Chain
- Chain
- CARE INITIATIVES
- Facilities in chain
- 43
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (23)2 actual harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-07-30 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-07-30 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-07-30 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2025-07-30 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-07-30 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-07-30 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2025-07-30 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-07-30 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for minimal harm
- BF0625Notify 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.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Actual harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2024-07-15 · Health · corrected 2024-08-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-10-24 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04
Actual harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE INITIATIVES | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2009-09-01 |
| BAEDKE, CHARISSA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| DUVE, JAMIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-05-08 |
| WHYMS, BRIAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-06-01 |
| BOWEN, LANE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| CAROTHERS, MARY JANE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-01-01 |
| CHILDS, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-04-01 |
| CORLESS, PETER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| KREIN, KEITH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-06-29 |
| RUST, ELIZABETH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-01-01 |
| STURM, DENISE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| UPMEYER, LINDA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-06-29 |
| BEAL, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-06-01 |
| DIXON, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-06-01 |
| DRAKE, EMILY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-01-04 |
| GILYARD, TANYA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2025-05-23 |
| KUHN, JERAMY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2008-06-25 |
| MCDYER, JESSICA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-02-22 |
| VOLM, JOHANNA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-01-01 |
| COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — | 2025-02-01 |
Other facilities in Dubuque
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Ennoble Nursing and Rehab | ★★★★★ | 85 |
| Mount Carmel Bluffs | ★★★★★ | 60 |
| Bethany Home | ★★★★★ | 66 |
| Stonehill Care Center | ★★★★☆ | 185 |
| Sunnycrest Manor | ★★★☆☆ | 77 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.