Dubuque Specialty Care

Inspection history (23)

• July 30, 2025 · D

  Citation F0740

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag F0740 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 30, 2025 · D

  Citation F0725

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 30, 2025 · D

  Citation F0760

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 30, 2025 · D

  Citation F0657

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 30, 2025 · D

  Citation F0644

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 30, 2025 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 30, 2025 · D

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 30, 2025 · F

  Citation F0865

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-30 under CMS tag F0865 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · G

  Citation F0686

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · D

  Citation F0580

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · B

  Citation F0623

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · D

  Citation F0657

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · E

  Citation F0725

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · E

  Citation F0658

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · E

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · B

  Citation F0625

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · D

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 15, 2024 · D

  Citation F0584

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-15 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $53,372

Staffing

Latest: 2.89 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

1. Parent organization: Care Initiatives

   chain · PAC 3870575350