Dubuque Specialty Care
Grade C — 72/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
84
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Total Fines
$70,142
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
CARE INITIATIVES
100%
BAEDKE, CHARISSA
DUVE, JAMIE
WHYMS, BRIAN
BEAL, MICHAEL
BOWEN, LANE
CAROTHERS, MARY JANE
CHILDS, KEVIN
CORLESS, PETER
KREIN, KEITH
RUST, ELIZABETH
STURM, DENISE
UPMEYER, LINDA
BEAL, MICHAEL
DIXON, DAVID
DRAKE, EMILY
GILYARD, TANYA
KUHN, JERAMY
MCDYER, JESSICA
VOLM, JOHANNA
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST
Penalties & Fines (3)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | Fine | — | $53,372 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Fine | — | $16,770 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (25)
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for Dubuque Specialty Care?
Dubuque Specialty Care in Dubuque, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 71.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for Dubuque Specialty Care?
Dubuque Specialty Care has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does Dubuque Specialty Care have?
Dubuque Specialty Care has 25 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has Dubuque Specialty Care been fined?
Yes. Dubuque Specialty Care has $70,142 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.
How many beds does Dubuque Specialty Care have?
Dubuque Specialty Care has 84 certified beds with approximately 52 current residents (62% occupancy). The facility is located at 2935 Kaufmann Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. It is a non profit - corporation facility.
Data Disclaimer
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