Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque

5575 Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury, IA 52002 · Dubuque County

Hawkeye Care Center is an Asbury Iowa Senior Living Community. Our residents enjoy an active lifestyle in a safe, structured environment.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 93% full (74 of 80 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Asbury

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Asbury, IA, with 80 certified beds and an average of about 74 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.60 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.09 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.60 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Asbury, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 80
Avg. residents/day: 74
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 165565

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,440–$10,570/mo (median $9,250)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,390–$7,560/mo (median $5,160)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Dubuque prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.60; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.09; National avg ≈ 0.75

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-09-18
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-09-18Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-09-12Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-09-12Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2024-05-02Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-05-02Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

2024-05-02Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

5575 Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury, IA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque

How much does Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque cost?

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Asbury, IA area typically runs $8,440–$10,570 per month (median $9,250, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?

Staff provide about 3.60 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque?

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque have availability?

Typically 93% full (74 of 80 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque offer?

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque in Asbury, IA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 80 beds.

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