Dubuque Specialty Care

Nursing Home

2935 Kaufmann Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001 · Dubuque County
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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.8 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

2Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
23Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$53,372Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: July 30, 2025.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
July 15, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
October 24, 2023 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (563) 556-0673 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.20 hours · state avg 3.86, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.63 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
2.79 hours · state avg 3.38
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
62.3% · state avg 44.1%
RN turnover (yearly)
62.5%
Administrators who left (yearly)
1

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Iowa, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HCBS Elderly Waiver.

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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Applying & contacting

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Ownership

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Care Initiatives
Legal business name
Care Initiatives
Owner or managerRoleShare
CARE INITIATIVES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
BAEDKE, CHARISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
BEAL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICER—
BIRD, LAVERNADP OF THE SNF—
BOWEN, LANECORPORATE DIRECTOR—
CAROTHERS, MARY JANECORPORATE DIRECTOR—
CHILDS, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST—
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NAADP OF THE SNF—
CORLESS, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
DIXON, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICER—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
165228
Certified beds
84
Average residents per day
48.3
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
May 1, 1994
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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