nursing home in Dunlap, IA

Dunlap Specialty Care

1403 Harrison Road, Dunlap, IA 51529 · (712) 643-2121

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Dunlap Specialty Care at a glance

Dunlap Specialty Care is a 46-bed non-profit nursing home in Dunlap, Iowa (Harrison County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (May 22, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $10,062.

Nursing staff turnover is 35.5% per year (state average 44%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
46
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Care Initiatives
Medicare-certified since
December 1, 1993
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Harrison County
CMS Certification Number
165193

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.7 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 53.8 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.58 hrsIowa average3.82 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.58 hrs3.82 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.73 hrs0.74 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.58 hrs2.52 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.34 hrs3.37 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)35.5%44%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)14.3%42.1%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)201Worse

Inspections

This facility7Iowa average6U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)769Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)633Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)64.554.580.6Better

Penalties

This facility1Iowa average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$10,062$19,286$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds4665107
Average residents per day335286
Occupancy71.3%81.5%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility0%Iowa average3.8%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)0%3.8%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)1.9%4.2%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)28.1%19.5%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%2.4%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)1%1.5%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)13%17.1%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)3.1%16.6%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4.3%4.6%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)10.9%4.2%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)40.6%20.8%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)17.4%25.6%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%95.3%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)96%94%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility16%Iowa average2.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)16%2.1%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)76.2%73.3%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)86.5%84%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 41 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 5 citations involved actual harm, including 4 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 28, 2025
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 2, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 12, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 12, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 12, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 12, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 12, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 12, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 12, 2025
February 12, 2025
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 20, 2025
July 3, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 25, 2024
July 3, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 18, 2024
July 3, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 18, 2024
July 3, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 18, 2024
July 3, 2024
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 25, 2024
July 3, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 25, 2024
July 3, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 19, 2024
July 3, 2024
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 19, 2024
July 3, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 19, 2024
July 3, 2024
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 19, 2024
July 3, 2024
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 19, 2024
July 3, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected July 19, 2024
January 16, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected January 30, 2024
January 16, 2024
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 30, 2024
January 16, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 30, 2024
January 16, 2024
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 30, 2024
January 16, 2024
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 30, 2024
November 9, 2023
Complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected December 1, 2023
November 9, 2023
Complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 1, 2023
November 9, 2023
Complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 1, 2023
November 9, 2023
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 30, 2024
November 9, 2023
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 1, 2023
November 9, 2023
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 1, 2023
November 9, 2023
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 1, 2023
November 9, 2023
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 1, 2023
May 4, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 17, 2023
May 4, 2023
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 17, 2023
May 4, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 17, 2023
May 4, 2023
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 17, 2023
May 4, 2023
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 17, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 14, 2023
May 4, 2023
Standard
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 14, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $10,062 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
November 9, 2023Payment Denial55 days from December 6, 2023
November 9, 2023Fine$10,062

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
CARE INITIATIVES
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%08/01/1989
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA
Organization
5% or greater mortgage interestNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/11/2025
HIATT, SARA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/11/2025
SCHULZ, CHRISTOPHER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/18/2025
WEI, SHIPENG
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
BEAL, MICHAEL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2020
BOWEN, LANE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2021
CAROTHERS, MARY JANE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2023
CHILDS, KEVIN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2023
CORLESS, PETER
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
KREIN, KEITH
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE06/29/2022
RUST, ELIZABETH
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2023
STURM, DENISE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2021
UPMEYER, LINDA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE06/29/2022
BEAL, MICHAEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2020
DIXON, DAVID
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2016
DRAKE, EMILY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/04/2023
GILYARD, TANYA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/23/2025
KUHN, JERAMY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/25/2008
MCDYER, JESSICA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/04/2023
VOLM, JOHANNA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2021
BEAL, MICHAEL
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/05/2025
BOEVE, DESTINY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
HIATT, SARA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/08/2024
SCHULZ, CHRISTOPHER
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/19/2025

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dunlap Specialty Care's rating?

Dunlap Specialty Care has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.

How many inspection citations did Dunlap Specialty Care receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Dunlap Specialty Care accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Dunlap Specialty Care?

It is non profit - corporation and part of Care Initiatives. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Dunlap Specialty Care and how do I contact it?

Dunlap Specialty Care is at 1403 Harrison Road, Dunlap, IA 51529. Phone: (712) 643-2121.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.