Nursing home

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque

5575 Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury, IA, 52002

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque, with 10 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
80
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Dubuque Co. avg 3.5Iowa avg 3.13This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Dubuque Co. avg: 3.5. Iowa avg: 3.13.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

10
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
72024
32025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)4.65%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.01%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.16%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Hawkeye Care Center of Dubuque LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Elsesser, Brian5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Elsesser, Michelle5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Hamm, Doris5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Hamm, Michael5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Johnson, Douglas5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Johnson, Kelly5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Hamm, MichaelCORPORATE OFFICER
Johnson, DouglasCORPORATE OFFICER
Hawkeye Care Center of Dubuque LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hawkeye Home Office LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ettema, DanielleOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Johnson, DouglasOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Dubuque County.

5575 Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury
Dubuque County · IA · 52002
80 certified beds42.5005, -90.7600

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center
CCN 165006
Des Moines, IA444Not shown$44,814
Harmony Cedar Rapids
CCN 165017
Cedar Rapids, IA112Not shown$61,400
Chautauqua Guest Home #2
CCN 165019
Charles City, IA545Not shown$0
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
CCN 165030
Iowa City, IA555Not shown$0
Harmony Davenport
CCN 165033
Davenport, IA223Not shown$30,186
Harmony Waterloo
CCN 165034
Waterloo, IA113Shown$146,830

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque's CMS rating?

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque located?

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque is located at 5575 Pennsylvania Avenue, Asbury, IA, 52002 in Dubuque County, and CMS lists 80 certified beds.

Does Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.5 across 12 facilities in Dubuque County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
165565
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
80
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 10 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Sep 18, 20250578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 18, 20250865FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 18, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 12, 20240657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2024
Sep 12, 20240880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2024
May 2, 20240580DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 18, 2024
May 2, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 18, 2024
May 2, 20240851FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 18, 2024
May 2, 20240684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 18, 2024
May 2, 20240689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 18, 2024

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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