Luther Manor at Hillcrest — Nursing Home in Dubuque, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 103 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 95.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165513 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.14 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.56 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Luther Manor at Hillcrest had 12 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 12, 2026), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — February 12, 2026
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level C)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (Level F)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level G)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — March 6, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — March 6, 2026
Luther Manor at Hillcrest is a 103-bed nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, above the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 12 deficiencies, one of them severe.
The facility's nurse staffing is stronger than typical for the state, which can support more attentive day-to-day care. However, the most recent inspection included multiple findings, including a severe citation, so ask what specific corrective steps have been taken around resident protections, infection prevention, and food/nutrition oversight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Luther Manor at Hillcrest Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Luther Manor at Hillcrest is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Luther Manor at Hillcrest's CMS star rating?
Luther Manor at Hillcrest has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Luther Manor at Hillcrest?
Luther Manor at Hillcrest reports 4.13693 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Luther Manor at Hillcrest had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Luther Manor at Hillcrest had 12 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does Luther Manor at Hillcrest have?
Luther Manor at Hillcrest has 103 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Ennoble Nursing and Rehab — 5/5 — 0.2 mi
- Dubuque Specialty Care — 2/5 — 0.7 mi
- Grand Meadows Senior Living & Health Care — 2/5 — 2.0 mi
- Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque — 4/5 — 2.2 mi
- Harmony Dubuque — 2/5 — 2.3 mi
- Bethany Home — 5/5 — 2.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.