Dubuque Specialty Care
2935 Kaufmann Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask Dubuque Specialty Care, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How Dubuque Specialty Care Compares
Dubuque Specialty Care is a 84-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Dubuque, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.5%) is below the Iowa average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 84 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dubuque, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4% (30% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (51% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (65% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Dubuque Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Dubuque Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Dubuque.
How is Dubuque Specialty Care addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Dubuque Specialty Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.2% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Dubuque Specialty Care doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Dubuque Specialty Care's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 84 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Dubuque Specialty Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Dubuque Specialty Care lag behind other Dubuque options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.4 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Dubuque
Dubuque sits in Dubuque County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 17,256 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $64,493
- Median home value
- $175,300
Demographics for Dubuque County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dubuque.
Facility Details
Other Facilities in Dubuque
Bethany Home
1005 Lincoln Avenue
Mount Carmel Bluffs
1160 Carmel Drive
Ennoble Nursing and Rehab
2000 Pasadena Drive
Stonehill Care Center
3485 Windsor Avenue
Sunnycrest Manor
2375 Roosevelt Street
Luther Manor at Hillcrest
3131 Hillcrest Road
Harmony Dubuque
901 West Third Street
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.