Dubuque Specialty Care

Dubuque, IA 52001

CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165228 · 84 beds

What this record shows

Dubuque Specialty Care is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Dubuque, IA (CMS Certification Number 165228). CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 3/5). Federal inspection records list 23 health deficiencies, including 2 serious deficiency flags. The most recent survey date on record is July 30, 2025. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $53K across 1 fine. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: CARE INITIATIVES. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.

46.7
Elevated Risk
Composite Score
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
CMS Star Rating

CMS star ratings

Overall CMS rating ★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Health inspection ★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing ★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality measures ★★★☆☆ 3/5

Inspections & deficiencies

Total health deficiencies 23
Most recent inspection / survey date July 30, 2025
Serious deficiency flags 2
Harm citations 2
Immediate jeopardy citations 0

Federal fines & penalties

Total federal fines $53K
Fine count 1
Payment denials 1

Staffing summary

Staffing star rating ★★★☆☆ 3/5
RN hours per resident day 0.57
Total nurse staffing hours per resident day 2.90
Days with zero RN hours 1.1%

Ownership & chain

Chain / affiliated entity: CARE INITIATIVES

Ownership type: Organization

This owner operates 45 facilities in the current extract.

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