Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque is a skilled nursing facility located at 5575 Pennsylvania Avenue in Asbury, Iowa, within Dubuque County. The facility operates with 80 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings indicating better performance relative to other facilities nationally. Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque holds an overall CMS star rating of 3, which places it at the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility receives a 3-star rating in each of the three component categories measured by CMS: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating reflects findings from on-site inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is based on the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data submitted by the facility covering areas such as resident mobility, medication management, and rates of hospitalizations. Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare, the federal health insurance program, generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid, a joint federal and state program, may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking specific information about coverage and eligibility are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (563) 583-6447 or consult with the relevant state or federal agencies. In terms of national comparisons, Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque's overall 3-star rating aligns with the national average. Its uniform 3-star ratings across health inspections, staffing, and quality measures suggest performance that is consistent with the midpoint of the national distribution in all measured domains. Facilities in the region and across Iowa vary in their CMS ratings, and this facility's scores represent an average standing relative to the broader national pool of certified nursing homes. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review each rating category in detail through the CMS Care Compare database to better understand what the individual component scores reflect.