nursing home in Coralville, IA

Lantern Park Specialty Care

2200 Oakdale Road, Coralville, IA 52241 · (319) 351-8440

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★2

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

Lantern Park Specialty Care at a glance

Lantern Park Specialty Care is a 90-bed non-profit nursing home in Coralville, Iowa (Johnson County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.1.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 31, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $62,595.

Nursing staff turnover is 59.4% per year (state average 44%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
90
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Care Initiatives
Medicare-certified since
May 15, 1994
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Johnson County
CMS Certification Number
165214

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.7 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.3 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.52 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)3.52 hrs3.82 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.53 hrs0.74 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.48 hrs2.52 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.31 hrs3.37 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)59.4%44%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)90.5%42.1%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

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)133Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)5154.580.6Better

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)$62,595$19,286$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds9065107
Average residents per day855286
Occupancy94.8%81.5%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1%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)1%3.8%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.2%4.2%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)23.8%19.5%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)2.4%2.4%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)2.3%1.5%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)20.3%17.1%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)29%16.6%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4%4.6%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.4%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)11.4%20.8%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)34.7%25.6%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)92.3%95.3%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)97.3%94%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility1.9%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)1.9%2.1%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)73.2%73.3%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)96.8%84%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 47 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 5 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 31, 2025
Fire safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0343
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 8, 2025
July 31, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 8, 2025
July 31, 2025
Standard
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 20, 2025
July 31, 2025
Standard
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 20, 2025
July 31, 2025
Standard
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 20, 2025
July 31, 2025
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 August 20, 2025
July 31, 2025
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 August 20, 2025
July 31, 2025
Standard
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 20, 2025
July 31, 2025
Standard
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 20, 2025
October 17, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 31, 2024
October 17, 2024
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 31, 2024
October 17, 2024
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 October 31, 2024
September 26, 2024
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 October 15, 2024
September 17, 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
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected October 2, 2024
September 17, 2024
Complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 15, 2024
September 17, 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 October 15, 2024
August 1, 2024
Fire safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 20, 2024
August 1, 2024
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 20, 2024
August 1, 2024
Fire safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 21, 2024
August 1, 2024
Fire safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 20, 2024
August 1, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 20, 2024
August 1, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
August 1, 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 August 30, 2024
August 1, 2024
Standard
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 30, 2024
August 1, 2024
Standard
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 30, 2024
August 1, 2024
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected August 30, 2024
May 9, 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
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected May 23, 2024
May 9, 2024
Complaint
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 May 23, 2024
March 25, 2024
Complaint
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 April 1, 2024
March 25, 2024
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 April 1, 2024
March 25, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2024
March 25, 2024
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 April 1, 2024
March 25, 2024
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 April 1, 2024
March 25, 2024
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2024
March 25, 2024
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 April 1, 2024
May 18, 2023
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 25, 2023
May 18, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 26, 2023
May 18, 2023
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 26, 2023
May 18, 2023
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 3, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 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
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 22, 2023
May 18, 2023
Standard
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 22, 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 $62,595 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
September 17, 2024Payment Denial14 days from October 17, 2024
September 17, 2024Fine$62,595

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%03/01/2014
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA
Organization
5% or greater mortgage interestNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY, NA
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/14/2025
EBERLY, SCOTT
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/03/2025
MCCOMAS, EMILY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/14/2025
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 APPLICABLE01/01/2025
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 APPLICABLE02/22/2023
VOLM, JOHANNA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2021
BAEDKE, CHARISSA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
EBERLY, SCOTT
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
MCCOMAS, EMILY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/13/2023

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lantern Park Specialty Care's rating?

Lantern Park Specialty Care has 2 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 Lantern Park 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 Lantern Park 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 Lantern Park 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 Lantern Park Specialty Care and how do I contact it?

Lantern Park Specialty Care is at 2200 Oakdale Road, Coralville, IA 52241. Phone: (319) 351-8440.

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.