Dubuque Specialty Care

    2935 Kaufmann Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Spotless facility, caring staff, independence

    I moved my brother here and I'm very pleased. The place is spotless, beautifully decorated, odor-free, and feels like home with comfortable private/semi-private rooms and welcoming common areas. Staff-from CNAs and nurses to PT/OT and the activities team (shoutouts to Kaylee and McKenzie)-are attentive, knowledgeable and genuinely caring; they helped my brother regain independence, stay active with bingo, Yahtzee and exercise, and made the move smooth. Communication with family is excellent and the nonprofit, resident-focused approach shows. I highly recommend this community.

    Loved one of resident
    Aug 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.83·(35)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      3.4
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Caring, attentive nursing and direct-care staff
    • Compassionate staff–resident interactions
    • Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
    • Engaging activities program (Bingo, Yahtzee, social events)
    • Clean, well-maintained, recently renovated facility
    • Home-like, welcoming common areas
    • Private and semi-private room options
    • Meal service with choices and generally good quality
    • Smooth admissions and transition support in many cases
    • Regulatory-compliant operations and deficiency-free surveys
    • Non-profit orientation with care-focused resource allocation
    • Strong activities leadership and hobby resources

    Cons

    • Inconsistent infection-control and PPE enforcement
    • Variable administrative leadership and accountability
    • Delays in call-light response and assistance delivery
    • Gaps in proactive clinical monitoring and vital-sign checks
    • Inconsistent adherence to individualized care plans and diets
    • Weak property-management and belongings-handling processes
    • Inconsistent staff training and competency across shifts
    • Variable family communication during clinical incidents
    • Gaps in care-transition and readmission processes
    • Variable meal quality

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews portray a facility with clear strengths at the frontline level and recurring operational weaknesses at the administrative and systems level. Many families praise the direct-care staff and therapy teams for being caring, attentive and recovery-focused; physical and occupational therapy are described as effective in helping residents regain function, and several comments highlight staff members who go beyond routine expectations. The activities program is consistently noted as robust, with an active activities director organizing social games, hobby supplies and group events that contribute to a home-like atmosphere. Facility maintenance and cleanliness are also common positives—recent renovations, odor-free common areas, and tidy rooms are described alongside comfortable lounge spaces.

    Care quality appears mixed depending on the unit, shift or clinical scenario. Positive accounts emphasize engaged nursing staff, responsive therapy teams, and support for mobility and social participation. However, multiple accounts indicate delays in responding to call lights, variability in daily care tasks (for example, bathing and dietary adherence), and inconsistent proactive monitoring of vital signs. These descriptions suggest gaps in clinical oversight and night/shift coverage that could affect continuity of care for some residents.

    Management and administrative practices are a notable area of divergence in the reviews. Several families express dissatisfaction with leadership decisions, communication tone, and handling of belongings and transitions; others note improvement under newer management and praise a generally deficiency-free regulatory record. There are also concerns about infection-control practices during the pandemic period, including inconsistent PPE enforcement and policies related to staff attendance when ill. Relatedly, placement and readmission processes have been called into question in a few instances, including concerns about how complex behavioral or psychiatric transitions are managed.

    Dining feedback is generally positive with available choices and acceptable meal service cited, though a few reviewers found food disappointing or inconsistent. Facility-level strengths include a non-profit orientation focused on care spending, a welcoming environment, and regulatory compliance noted in surveys. Overall, prospective residents and families are likely to find strong interpersonal care and an active social environment, while they should also investigate administrative practices, staffing patterns across different shifts, infection-control protocols, and property-handling and transition procedures to assess fit for complex clinical needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Dubuque Specialty Care is located at 2935 Kaufmann Ave, Dubuque, IA, 52001.

    About Dubuque Specialty Care

    Dubuque Specialty Care sits over at 2935 Kaufmann Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa, and the focus is mostly on long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care services, so folks who live there get different kinds of help depending on what they need, whether that's tube feeding, pain and wound care, hospice, or memory support, and they've got trained staff around who know what they're doing, some of them speaking more than just English, so it helps when there are residents who feel better talking in another language. This is a non-profit place that seems to pay attention to safety and keeps up with health regulations, as they've got several accreditations and work through Care Initiatives plus they're part of the Iowa Health Care Association, so you figure they stick to rules, keep things in order, and have a proper team of healthcare folks nearby. People there get personalized support, like having their own care plan based on what works for them, and the facility covers a wide range of care, from emergency nursing and inpatient medical attention, to short-term respite stays and outpatient rehab for those recovering from surgery or sickness. The site itself has outdoor spaces, landscaped gardens, and walking paths, so if someone wants fresh air or just to stroll a bit, they can go outside and enjoy the grounds, which is good for both the mind and body if you ask around. Living spaces feel comfortable rather than fancy, and there's a focus on simple ways to help people feel at ease-so residents get privacy along with access to social programs and group activities, those sorts of things that keep folks from getting too lonely and encourage friendships to grow between neighbors. The team handles different work like restorative nursing, holistic well-being programs, and constant health monitoring, plus they've got skilled nursing care for bariatric needs, advanced therapy equipment, and medical supervision for people needing daily help. Folks have the chance to take part in social activities or structured programs to keep them busy and active if they want, and the staff coordinates these things to promote independence as much as possible. It seems they care about keeping residents safe and comfortable, attending to things like wound care or special diets, and they're ready for emergencies day or night. You can also schedule a tour if you want to meet the staff and see how everything runs, which helps people decide if it's the kind of place where they'd want to stay or send a loved one. There's no information about fancy amenities, but you can expect the basics are covered, with services shaped to fit what each resident needs day by day, and the emphasis lands on gentle, respectful help in a settled, quiet environment.

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    No, Dubuque Specialty Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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