Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 4 - 5 months.
Located in Bettendorf, Iowa, Bettendorf Health Care Center is a nursing home owned by MLS Resources. The 86-bed facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several options to access short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care. The community has an occupancy rate of 73%, which houses 63 residents. Residents stay an average of 142 days, which includes post-acute patients and those receiving ongoing nursing support.
Residents receive about 2 hours and 50 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses and nurse aides are part of the team that provides daily hands-on support. It’s an important part of care for residents with rehabilitation needs and those requiring continued nursing services.
The facility has a Walk Score of 51. Some nearby errands and services are within walking distance, but most outings and visits require transportation.
Families considering Bettendorf Health Care Center should take time to visit the community and learn more about how it handles resident care and safety. State inspection reports are available for review, and they’re a useful source of information when comparing care options.
Bettendorf Health Care Center is administered by Jennifer Dunk.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 183 | 27 | This facility has 578% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (183 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 578% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 30.5 | 4.5 | This facility has 578% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (30.5 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 578% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.5 | 1.8 | This facility has 206% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (5.5 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 206% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 33 | 15 | This facility has had 120% more total inspections than the Iowa average (33 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 120% more |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 70 citations resulted from standard inspections; 31 of 70 resulted from complaint investigations; and 19 of 70 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
926 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 0 | 67 | 11,055 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2,989 | 91 | 99% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 2,443 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1,551 | 83 | 90% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,160 | 71 | 77% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 4 | 0 | 4 | 909 | 67 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 500 | 68 | 74% | 6.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 405 | 59 | 64% | 6.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 168 | 21 | 23% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 134 | 33 | 36% | 3.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 109 | 45 | 49% | 2.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 85 | 38 | 41% | 2.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 32 | 35% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 8 | 9% | 4.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2% | 1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
48% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Bettendorf Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 4 - 5 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bettendorf's city center to Bettendorf Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Bethany Home Retirement Center | NH IL MC SNF | Dubuque (Eagle Point District) | - | 66 | - | 69 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Friendship Village | NH AL IL MC SNF | Waterloo | - | 72 | - | 52 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Prairie Vista Village | NH AL IL SNF | South Altoona | - | 68 | A | 29 | - |
| St Francis Manor | NH AL HOS SNF | Grinnell | - | 78 | - | 82 | - |
| Bettendorf Health Care Center | NH AL SNF | Bettendorf | - | 86 | - | 51 | - |
Bettendorf Health Care Center is legally operated by Regency Care Center(Free Standing NF/SNF) | 910845, and administered by Jennifer Dunk.
Bettendorf Health Care Center has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IA state health department records, Bettendorf Health Care Center's license number is 820880.
According to IA state health department records, Bettendorf Health Care Center's license expires on November 1, 2026.
Bettendorf Health Care Center's occupancy is 73%.
No, Bettendorf Health Care Center has a no-pet policy.
The team at Bettendorf Health Care Center can be reached at jdunk@bettendorfhc.com.
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