2200 Oakdale Road, Coralville, IA 52241 · Johnson County
Located in Coralville, IA, Lantern Park Specialty Care is licensed to provide quality care to up to 90 residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We serve residents from Johnson County, Iowa…
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Typically 95% full (85 of 90 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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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.
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Lantern Park Specialty Care is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Coralville, IA, with 90 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day. It operates as part of the Care Initiatives network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.60 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 63.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $62,595 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,840–$11,080/mo (median $9,690) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Iowa City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (47 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-17 | Fine | $62,595 |
| 2024-09-17 | Payment denial | — |
2200 Oakdale Road, Coralville, IA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityLantern Park Specialty Care does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Coralville, IA area typically runs $8,840–$11,080 per month (median $9,690, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Lantern Park Specialty Care 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.60 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 63.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Lantern Park Specialty Care has 47 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 95% full (85 of 90 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Lantern Park Specialty Care in Coralville, IA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 90 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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