Dubuque Specialty Care is a 2-star (below average) rated 84-bed nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa. It has 8 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

dubuque specialty care

2935 Kaufmann Avenue · Dubuque, IA 52001
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.57
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.16
RN Turnover
58.3%
Total Staff Turnover
56.9%
Facility Info
Beds
84
Avg. Residents/Day
52
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
8
Complaint Deficiencies
1
Total Fines
$53,372
Number of Penalties
2

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
July 2024 Fine $53,372
July 2024 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Dubuque Specialty Care?
Dubuque Specialty Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Dubuque Specialty Care been fined or penalized?
Yes, Dubuque Specialty Care has 2 penalty record(s) on file totaling $53,372.
How many deficiencies does Dubuque Specialty Care have?
Dubuque Specialty Care has 8 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Dubuque Specialty Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Dubuque Specialty Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Dubuque Specialty Care compare to other nursing homes in Dubuque?
Visit our Dubuque, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Dubuque Specialty Care ranks against other facilities in the area.