FPoor · score 27/100 · #340 of 386 in Iowa
Dubuque Specialty Care
2935 Kaufmann Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001 · 84 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 2.9 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Iowa
8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44)below median
$53,372 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Dubuque Specialty Care is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 84 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Dubuque Specialty Care at a Glance
F
27/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 2.89 h.
4<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 44.
41<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
46<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $53,372 fines, 1 denials.
11<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165228 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2935 Kaufmann Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone5635560673
CountyDubuque
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds84
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
Stonehill Care Center - Dubuque, IA · 185 beds
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Iowa
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
2
Bethany Home - Dubuque, IA · 66 beds
- Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Iowa
- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — above median
3
Ennoble Nursing And Rehab - Dubuque, IA · 85 beds
- Staffing 3.6 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Iowa
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.