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Dubuque Specialty Care
2935 Kaufmann Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
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Dubuque Specialty Care Description
Dubuque Specialty Care is conveniently located in the attractive West End area of Dubuque providing rehabilitation and long-term care services.Our Rehab to Home program has in-house staff and licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists who work closely with the resident, family, and nursing staff to develop an individualized therapy program.
We are proud of our successful rehabilitation record. On average, half of all our residents admitted have successfully returned home. Our therapy kitchen helps residents learn adaptations to safely return home. Residents are able to prepare their own meals or special treats with assistance from staff in a home-like environment.
Dubuque Specialty Care is a 98-bed skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care, long term care and hospice care. It is owned and operated by Care Initiatives, Iowa’s largest not-for-profit senior care provider. Dubuque Specialty Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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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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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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Dining
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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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 awayFareway
0.8 miles awaySam's Club
1.5 miles awayAldi
1.8 miles awayHy-Vee
1.8 miles awayTransportation
Fenelon Place
2.3 miles away4th Street
2.4 miles awayBus Stations
Loras Blvd and Mt Pleasant
1.5 miles awayDelhi Transfer
1.5 miles awayMt Pleasant at Loras
1.5 miles awayMount Pleasant St. at University Ave
1.6 miles awayDelhi St. and 5th St.
1.6 miles awayBanks
Dupaco Credit Union
0.9 miles awayDuTrac Credit Union
0.9 miles awayPremier Bank
1.0 miles awayGreenState Credit Union
1.1 miles awayMidwestOne Bank
1.5 miles awayHospitals
Finley Hospital
1.6 miles awayMercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
2.1 miles awayMidwest Medical Center
13.5 miles awaySouthwest Health Center
18.9 miles awayMercy Medical Center - Dyersville
21.7 miles awayPharmacies
Hartig Drug Store
0.8 miles awayHartig Drug
1.8 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
1.9 miles awayWalgreens
2.0 miles awayMercy Family Pharmacy
2.1 miles awayDentists
Peckosh Pediatric Dentistry
1.4 miles awayParks
Veterans Memorial Park
0.3 miles awayValley High Park
0.5 miles awayHillcrest Park
0.7 miles awayFlora Park
0.7 miles awayElmwood Green Park
1.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint Augustine Church
19.1 miles awayShopping
Kennedy Mall
1.5 miles awayCulture
Bell Tower Theater
0.4 miles awayCreekside Amphitheater
2.1 miles awayThe Grand Opera House
2.3 miles awayFive Flags Center
2.4 miles awayPrincess Potosi Gallery
11.2 miles awayRestaurants
Rusty Taco
0.8 miles awayVillage Inn
1.0 miles awayFalbo Bros. Pizza
1.0 miles awayWest Dubuque Tap
1.1 miles awaySunshine Family Restaurant West
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