Dubuque, IA

Harmony Dubuque

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $19,371 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

901 West Third Street, Dubuque, IA

(563) 556-1161

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

75

Certified beds

Average residents

53

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Legacy Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1971-08-02

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

90 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.95

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.42

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.21

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.58

All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.37

RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.34

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.54

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.08

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.96

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.62

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.35

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

57%

Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

71%

Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

12,710

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

10.93

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9809

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.27

Baseline 18.18% · Performance 20.38% · Measure score 2.27 · Achievement 2.27 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

1.55

Baseline 8.37% · Performance 7.67% · Measure score 1.55 · Achievement 0.53 · Improvement 1.55

Total nurse turnover

0

Baseline 57.81% · Performance 79.38% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.56

Baseline 3.18 hours · Performance 3.24 hours · Measure score 0.56 · Achievement 0.56 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.69%
10.72%
1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 91 · Observed rate 8.79% · Lower 95% interval 6.51%
Discharge to community 53.92%
50.57%
3.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 77 · Observed rate 45.45% · Lower 95% interval 43.44%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.78
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 91.76%
95.27%
3.5 pts worse
Numerator 78 · Denominator 85
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 85
Discharge self-care score 43.1%
53.69%
10.6 pts worse
Numerator 25 · Denominator 58
Discharge mobility score 36.21%
50.94%
14.7 pts worse
Numerator 21 · Denominator 58
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 85 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.68%
7.12%
0.6 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 65 · Observed rate 9.23% · Lower 95% interval 4.33%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 9.09%
8.2%
0.9 pts better
Numerator 9 · Denominator 99
Staff flu vaccination coverage 23.13%
42%
18.9 pts worse
Numerator 31 · Denominator 134
Discharge function score 53.45%
56.45%
3 pts worse
Numerator 31 · Denominator 58
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient 97.14%
96.28%
0.9 pts better
Numerator 34 · Denominator 35
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 28.13%
25.2%
2.9 pts better
Numerator 9 · Denominator 32

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.5
1.5
1 pts worse
1.9
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 2.5 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
2.1
0.6 pts worse
1.8
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.7 · Observed 2.5 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.9%
94.0%
19.1 pts worse
93.4%
18.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 64.6% · Q2 68.6% · Q3 83.3% · Q4 84.1% · 4Q avg 74.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.5%
95.2%
5.7 pts worse
95.5%
6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 89.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.3%
3.7%
2.6 pts worse
3.3%
3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 7.8% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 6.8% · 4Q avg 6.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.7%
4.0%
1.7 pts worse
11.4%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 5.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.8%
4.9%
1.1 pts better
5.4%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 3.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.9%
20.6%
1.7 pts better
19.6%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 21.4% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 17.1% · 4Q avg 18.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.6%
19.8%
6.2 pts better
16.7%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.7% · Q2 12.9% · Q3 16.1% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 13.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 11.7%
18.5%
6.8 pts better
16.3%
4.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 4.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 11.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.1%
18.3%
8.2 pts better
14.9%
4.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 15.4% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 10.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
1.7%
1.1 pts better
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
2.5%
0.9 pts better
1.7%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 31.8%
26.0%
5.8 pts worse
19.8%
12 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.9% · Q2 22.4% · Q3 37.1% · Q4 44.6% · 4Q avg 31.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.8%
4.3%
2.5 pts worse
5.1%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.6% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 6.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 56.1%
84.3%
28.2 pts worse
81.7%
25.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 55.4% · Q2 59.6% · Q3 46.2% · Q4 61.5% · 4Q avg 56.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.6%
13.1%
2.5 pts better
12.0%
1.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.6% · Observed 12.1% · Expected 12.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
1.9%
0.2 pts worse
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 63.8%
73.3%
9.5 pts worse
79.7%
15.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 63.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.7%
21.3%
2.4 pts worse
23.9%
0.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.7% · Observed 27.3% · Expected 27.4% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2026-01-14 · Fire 2026-01-14

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-24 · Fire 2024-10-24

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-11-07 · Fire 2023-11-07

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-14

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

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.

Corrected 2026-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-14

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2026-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-14

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-14

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2026-01-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-11-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-11-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-11-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-11-08

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-14

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2026-02-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-14

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-14

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-14

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2026-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-13

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-29

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2024-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-03

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-07-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-03

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2024-07-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-05

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-06-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-08

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-02-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-08

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-02-01

G · Actual harm 2023-11-07

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2023-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-07

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-11-29

G · Actual harm 2023-07-10

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-08-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-07-26

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$7,443 2023-11-07

Fine

Fine · fine $7,443

Fine

$11,928 2023-11-07

Fine

Fine · fine $11,928

Fine

$0 2023-07-10

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2023-07-28 · 27 days

27 day denial

Ownership

Chaim Rajchenbach Descendants Tr Ua 04282008

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

60% 83 facilities 2023-04-01
Doros Generation Trust U/A/D 1/3/12

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

26% 78 facilities 2023-04-01
Oakway Operations LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

15% 48 facilities 2023-04-01
Feller, Brandy

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-07-17
Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 67 facilities 2023-04-01
Shabat, Menachem

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 84 facilities 2023-04-01

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