nursing home in Dubuque, IA
Bethany Home
1005 Lincoln Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001 · (563) 556-5233
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bethany Home at a glance
Bethany Home is a 66-bed non-profit nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa (Dubuque County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 18, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Iowa average is 6.5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $13,065.
Nursing staff turnover is 32.1% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 66
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 17, 2009
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Dubuque County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165584
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.50 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.88 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.17 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.91 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 32.1% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 7.1% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 15 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $13,065 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 66 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 63 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.6% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.6% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 21.7% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14.3% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.7% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 14.3% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 32.3% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.5% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 5% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 1 health deficiency and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 17, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0922 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 17, 2026 |
| June 18, 2026 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 June 19, 2026 |
| May 1, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| May 1, 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 5, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| June 27, 2024 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 23, 2024 |
| June 27, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 12, 2024 |
| June 27, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 2, 2024 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $13,065 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | Fine | $13,065 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG HOLDINGS INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CES COMPUTERS INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2013 |
| HILBY, REBECCA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2006 |
| MERCY HEALTH SERVICES-IOWA CORP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/1995 |
| MILLENNIUM REHAB & CONSULTING INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| MOLONY, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2013 |
| POWERS, JILL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2025 |
| WESTMARK, SUSAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2025 |
| WILLIAMS & COMPANY PC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| CHAPMAN, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/30/2015 |
| EDWARDS, DORI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| GOODMAN, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| LOETSCHER, SARA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| MEURER, ALLEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| ROUSH, BENJAMIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| STENDER, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| STEVENSEN, TODD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| BRANNON, MIKE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| HAYERTZ, JANET Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| MILLER, KENNETH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/30/2015 |
| WILFONG, MARSHA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/2022 |
| ATKINSON, REBECCA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2003 |
| BRIMEYER, SHANNON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2007 |
| GAUL, SIERRA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/14/2020 |
| HOERNER, JOAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/1992 |
| KLEIN, DANA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2012 |
| LANSING, TAMI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/03/2025 |
| MIDDLEMAN, LAWRENCE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1993 |
| POWERS, JILL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| WESTMARK, SUSAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/10/1994 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bethany Home's rating?
Bethany Home has 5 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 Bethany Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Bethany Home 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 Bethany Home?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Bethany Home and how do I contact it?
Bethany Home is at 1005 Lincoln Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone: (563) 556-5233.
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.