Hillcrest Family Services – RCF
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Dubuque, IA
Hillcrest Family Services – RCF
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Dubuque, IA
Hillcrest Family Services – RCF accepts Medicaid.
66-bed community Rank #182 / 407Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 182nd out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 89 / 100 Rank #17 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facilities
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 26, 2026
CountyDubuque
License Number310829
Hillcrest Family Services – RCF is administered by John Bellini.
Accept Medicaid
Residential Services
Outpatient Services
Outreach Services
Home & Community-Based Services
Inspection History
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.
Since 2012 · 14 years of data
29 deficiencies
24 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2012 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (7% above)
• Deficiencies per year (11% above)
• Total inspections (60% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)
• Total deficiencies (7% above)
• Deficiencies per year (11% above)
• Total inspections (60% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)
Latest Inspection
April 24, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 29 | 27 | This facility has 7% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (29 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 7% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2012.
| 2.1 | 1.9 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.1 vs. IA avg 1.9).↑ 11% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.8 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.2 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 33% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 24 | 15 | This facility has 60% more total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (24 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 60% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on April 24, 2025, found no deficiencies during investigation of multiple incidents and complaints.
- The April 18, 2024 annual inspection cited seven deficiencies including failures in supervision, elopement notifications, dietary planning, and resident service plan documentation.
- Complaint investigations from May 2024 to November 2024 showed isolated supervision and dietary deficiencies but no immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Family Services – RCF
Is Hillcrest Family Services – RCF in a walkable area?
Hillcrest Family Services – RCF has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Hillcrest Family Services – RCF?
According to IA state health department records, Hillcrest Family Services – RCF's license number is 310829.
When does Hillcrest Family Services – RCF's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Hillcrest Family Services – RCF's license expires on October 26, 2026.
What is the best email address for Hillcrest Family Services – RCF?
The team at Hillcrest Family Services – RCF can be reached at john.bellini@hillcrest-fs.org.
Who is the administrator of Hillcrest Family Services – RCF?
John Bellini is the administrator of Hillcrest Family Services – RCF.
How many beds does Hillcrest Family Services – RCF have?
Hillcrest Family Services – RCF has 66 beds.
Are there photos of Hillcrest Family Services – RCF?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Hillcrest Family Services – RCF in the photo gallery on this page.
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