Dubuque, IA 52001
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 165228 · 84 beds
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.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 23 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | July 30, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 2 |
| Harm citations | 2 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $53K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| 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% |
Chain / affiliated entity: CARE INITIATIVES
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 45 facilities in the current extract.