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Dubuque Specialty Care

2935 Kaufmann Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001

Nursing Home Hospice Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,688

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,768
  • Average State Price: $7,379
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Dubuque Specialty Care Description

    Dubuque Specialty Care is a community that offers nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.2 miles outside the small town of Asbury, Iowa and is part of the Care Initiatives network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 making it the 10th highest rated community in the city out of 12 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.2
    Dubuque Specialty Care
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 33 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 10 out of 12 communities in Dubuque
  • Ranking in State: 454 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.2
    Care Initiatives
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 265 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of Dubuque Specialty Care reveal a mix of experiences, with many highlighting the dedication and compassion of the nursing and CNA staff, especially during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. One reviewer, a nurse with 20 years of experience, praised the loving and committed team, despite facing hardships like PPE shortages and staff leaving due to fear of the virus. Another review from a travel nurse commended the new administration for their welcoming attitude and the hardworking staff, expressing regret at having to leave due to family matters.

    However, some reviews pointed out issues with the administration, including a case where a resident with Parkinson's disease was allegedly not allowed to return after hospital care, which the family felt was a violation of the law. Another family shared their distress over the treatment they received when moving their mother's belongings out of the facility, feeling a lack of compassion and respect from the administration.

    On a positive note, the facility has been described as clean, with attentive management and a five-star rating. Staff members are praised for their amazing service, good food, and engaging social activities. The sense of community and prioritization of patient care were highlighted as reasons why individuals would recommend Dubuque Specialty Care to others. One partner shared a touching story of staff members ensuring every resident received a Christmas present, showcasing the genuine care for residents.

    While some reviews criticize the administrative aspects and call for improvements, the overall sentiment reflects a facility with dedicated staff members who strive to provide quality care and create a welcoming environment for residents and their families.


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    Health

    24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Accelerated Care Plus Therapy Equipment

    Discharge Planning / Home Visits

    Individualized Care Plans

    Intravenous (IV) Therapy

    Lymphedema & Wound Therapy


    Services

    Therapists

    Medications

    Religious Services

    Social Services

    Strength Training

    Nursing Staff


    Activities

    Planned Activities

    Pastoral Services

    Activity Programming

    Music

    Bingo

    Outings


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Shop/Barber Shop

    Spa

    Manicures

    Laundry Service

    Housekeeping


    Room Amenities

    Grooming

    Bathing

    Dressing


    Dining

    Select/Choice Menus

    Special Dietary Accommodations

    Nutritious Meals



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: May 1, 1994
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 84
    Total current residents: 66
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 6
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $102986


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-11 2023-05-11 E Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2023-05-11 2023-05-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-05-11 2023-05-11 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2023-05-11 2023-05-11 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-05-11 2023-05-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-05-11 2023-05-11 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2023-05-11 2023-05-15 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-11-02 2021-11-02 F Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2021-11-02 2021-11-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2021-11-02 2021-12-02 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-11-21 2019-11-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2019-11-21 2019-11-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-11-21 2019-11-21 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-09 2023-02-26 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2023-02-09 2023-02-23 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-07-13 2022-08-05 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2022-07-13 2022-07-26 K Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2022-07-13 2022-08-25 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-07-13 2022-07-26 K Resident Rights Deficiencies Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
    2021-10-28 2021-11-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2020-10-27 2020-12-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2020-10-27 2020-12-28 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.
    2020-10-27 2020-12-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
    2019-11-21 2019-12-21 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2019-11-21 2019-12-21 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    2019-11-21 2019-12-21 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-11-21 2019-12-21 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-11-21 2019-12-21 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-06-10 $58,439
    2021-03-01 $650
    2022-07-13 $85,566
    2022-07-13 $131,640
    2023-02-09 $16,770

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2022-07-13 15

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Asbury which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 5,291 (very small town).
    • The average income is $53,979, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 21
      • Average Temperature: 49.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 136 days of rain, 45 days of snow and 183 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.57 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.16 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.58 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.99 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.01 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Natural Grocers
    0.8 miles away
    Fareway
    0.8 miles away
    Sam's Club
    1.5 miles away
    Aldi
    1.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1.8 miles away

    Transportation

    Fenelon Place
    2.3 miles away
    4th Street
    2.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Loras Blvd and Mt Pleasant
    1.5 miles away
    Delhi Transfer
    1.5 miles away
    Mt Pleasant at Loras
    1.5 miles away
    Mount Pleasant St. at University Ave
    1.6 miles away
    Delhi St. and 5th St.
    1.6 miles away

    Banks

    Dupaco Credit Union
    0.9 miles away
    DuTrac Credit Union
    0.9 miles away
    Premier Bank
    1.0 miles away
    GreenState Credit Union
    1.1 miles away
    MidwestOne Bank
    1.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Finley Hospital
    1.6 miles away
    MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
    2.1 miles away
    Midwest Medical Center
    13.5 miles away
    Southwest Health Center
    18.9 miles away
    Mercy Medical Center - Dyersville
    21.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hartig Drug Store
    0.8 miles away
    Hartig Drug
    1.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.0 miles away
    Mercy Family Pharmacy
    2.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Peckosh Pediatric Dentistry
    1.4 miles away

    Parks

    Veterans Memorial Park
    0.3 miles away
    Valley High Park
    0.5 miles away
    Hillcrest Park
    0.7 miles away
    Flora Park
    0.7 miles away
    Elmwood Green Park
    1.0 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Augustine Church
    19.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Kennedy Mall
    1.5 miles away

    Culture

    Bell Tower Theater
    0.4 miles away
    Creekside Amphitheater
    2.1 miles away
    The Grand Opera House
    2.3 miles away
    Five Flags Center
    2.4 miles away
    Princess Potosi Gallery
    11.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Rusty Taco
    0.8 miles away
    Village Inn
    1.0 miles away
    Falbo Bros. Pizza
    1.0 miles away
    West Dubuque Tap
    1.1 miles away
    Sunshine Family Restaurant West
    1.3 miles away

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