The Best Nursing Homes in
Dubuque, IA
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Dubuque ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
10
Total Beds
952
Avg Star Rating
3.5
Safety Warnings
0
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Dubuque, IA, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Dubuque, IA with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in Dubuque, IA that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Dubuque, IA that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Dubuque, IA that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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Luther Manor At Hillcrest
Mount Carmel Bluffs
Dubuque Specialty Care
Bethany Home
Harmony Dubuque
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5 MoreMERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER
UNITYPOINT FINLEY HOSPITAL
Ennoble Nursing And Rehab
Stonehill Care Center
Sunnycrest Manor
Common Questions about
Care in Dubuque
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Dubuque?
According to our data-driven quality matching, Luther Manor At Hillcrest is the top-ranked facility in Dubuque, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many Dubuque facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 0 out of 10 reviewed facilities in Dubuque carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.