Dunlap Specialty Care
1403 Harrison Road · Dunlap, IA · 51529 · 7126432121
46 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.93 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,062 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B July 3, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G January 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 9, 2023 | Fine | $10,062 |
| November 9, 2023 | Payment Denial | 55 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165193 · certified since December 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.