Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque
5575 Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury, IA 52002
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How Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque Compares
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Asbury, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.2%) is below the Iowa average of 19.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Asbury, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.2% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (73% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (34% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (54% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 20.8% (45% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque with other nursing homes in Asbury.
What practices help Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.2% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 80 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque's rating advantage in Asbury?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Asbury
Asbury 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 Asbury.
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