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Bethany Home
Scout 97Dubuque, IA · 66 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Dubuque's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Dubuque, Iowa
Every licensed senior community in the Dubuque, IA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Dubuque
Local Dubuque-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Dubuque prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,160/mo median
typical range $4,130–$6,450
Memory Care
$6,870/mo median
typical range $5,500–$8,590
Skilled Nursing
$9,250/mo median
typical range $8,440–$10,570
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,160/mo median
typical range $2,390–$7,560
Residential Care Home
$4,640/mo median
typical range $3,710–$5,800
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Dubuque using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Dubuque.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 12 communities in Dubuque, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Ennoble Nursing and Rehab
Scout 95Dubuque, IA · 85 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Dubuque's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
View full evaluation →3
Accura Healthcare of Cascade LLC
Scout 93Cascade, IA · 46 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Cascade's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
View full evaluation →
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Mercyone Dyersville Senior Care
Scout 92Dyersville, IA · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Dyersville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
View full evaluation →5
Mount Carmel Bluffs
Scout 87Dubuque, IA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Dubuque's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
View full evaluation →6
Stonehill Care Center
Scout 80Dubuque, IA · 185 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dubuque.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
View full evaluation →7
Sunnycrest Manor
Scout 74Dubuque, IA · 77 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dubuque.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
View full evaluation →8
Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque
Scout 60Asbury, IA · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Asbury.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
View full evaluation →9
Harmony Dubuque
Scout 43Dubuque, IA · 75 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Dubuque.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
View full evaluation →10
Dubuque Specialty Care
Scout 38Dubuque, IA · 84 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Dubuque.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
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Luther Manor at Hillcrest
Scout 38Dubuque, IA · 103 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
View full evaluation →12
Asbury, IA · 32 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,440–$10,570/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Dubuque, IA?
In the Dubuque, IA area, assisted living typically runs $4,130–$6,450/month (median $5,160), memory care $5,500–$8,590/month (median $6,870), and skilled nursing $8,440–$10,570/month (median $9,250) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Dubuque, IA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Dubuque, IA right now are Bethany Home, Ennoble Nursing and Rehab, Accura Healthcare of Cascade LLC. The full ranked list of 12 communities is on this page.
How are the 12 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.