Stonehill Care Center
3485 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Stonehill Care Center Compares
Stonehill Care Center is a 185-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Dubuque, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.0%) is above the Iowa average of 3.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 185 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% 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: 24.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (87% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (43% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.2% — better than the Iowa average of 21.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Stonehill Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Stonehill Care Center with other nursing homes in Dubuque.
What keeps Stonehill Care Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Stonehill Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.0% here versus 19.4% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Stonehill Care Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.0% here versus 3.7% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Stonehill Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Stonehill Care Center's rating advantage in Dubuque?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.4 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Stonehill Care Center?
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 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.
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