Nursing homes in Dubuque, IA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Dubuque has 8 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.5 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, above the 3.1-star Iowa average. Methodology.
- 8
- Certified homes
- 3.5 ★
- Above average for IA · Iowa 3.1
- 3
- Five-star homes
- 735
- Certified beds
All 8 nursing homes in Dubuque, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethany Home | 66 | None | |
| 2 | Ennoble Nursing and Rehab | 85 | None | |
| 3 | Mount Carmel Bluffs | 60 | None | |
| 4 | Stonehill Care Center | 185 | None | |
| 5 | Sunnycrest Manor | 77 | None | |
| 6 | Luther Manor at Hillcrest | 103 | $8K | |
| 7 | Harmony Dubuque | 75 | $19K | |
| 8 | Dubuque Specialty Care | 84 | $53K |
Ratings in Dubuque are best read against Iowa and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Iowa directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Dubuque
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Dubuque, IA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
