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Bethany Home

1005 Lincoln Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Score: 97 / 100

Among nursing homes in Iowa, Bethany Home stands out with an A grade and a score of 97 out of 100. It ranks in the 99th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Bethany Home exceed national averages, with 4.37 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.91 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Bethany Home shows a strong inspection record, with just 2 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.37 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.91 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.44 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.02 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.76 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.59 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

2
Total Deficiencies
Mar 29, 2023
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 2 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (2 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Mar 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.9% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 97 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
66
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0

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