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Dubuque Specialty Care

Grade C 72/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

84

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$70,142

Last Survey

N/A

2935 Kaufmann Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
5635560673

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.71h
LPN
0.73h
CNA
2.49h
Total
3.92h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

CARE INITIATIVES

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 2009

100%

BAEDKE, CHARISSA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

DUVE, JAMIE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2024

WHYMS, BRIAN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

BEAL, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2020

BOWEN, LANE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

CAROTHERS, MARY JANE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2023

CHILDS, KEVIN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2023

CORLESS, PETER

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2025

KREIN, KEITH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2022

RUST, ELIZABETH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2023

STURM, DENISE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

UPMEYER, LINDA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2022

BEAL, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2020

DIXON, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2016

DRAKE, EMILY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2023

GILYARD, TANYA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2025

KUHN, JERAMY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2008

MCDYER, JESSICA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2023

VOLM, JOHANNA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2021

COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST

Organization5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTSince Feb 2025

Penalties & Fines (3)

$70,142total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jul 15, 2024Fine$53,372
Jul 15, 2024Payment Denial
Feb 9, 2023Fine$16,770

Health Inspection Deficiencies (25)

July 30, 2025Health8 deficiencies
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0725DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0760DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0865FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0740DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
July 15, 2024Health14 deficiencies1 severe
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0623BNo harm, Pattern

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

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0686GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0625BNo harm, Pattern

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

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0658EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
0919DMinimal harm, Isolated

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 6, 2024
October 24, 2023Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 4, 2023
February 9, 2023Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Feb 26, 2023
0686GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 23, 2023

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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

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.