Occupancy rate
96%
In line with Iowa averagePrimarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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Nursing Home in Iowa City
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Lantern Park Specialty Care
Nursing Home in Iowa City
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Lantern Park Specialty Care
Overview of Lantern Park Specialty Care
Ensconced within Coralville, Iowa, Lantern Park Specialty Care extends a warm embrace to seniors seeking personalized and compassionate transitional healthcare. Catering to a diverse range of needs, this facility offers a comprehensive array of services, including rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, and end-of-life support through coordinated hospice care. Residents have access to a spectrum of therapies, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, coupled with specialized wound care and meticulous medication management.
At Lantern Park Specialty Care, the commitment to excellence extends further with the availability of amenities like a fully-equipped beauty and barber shop, tailored bariatric accommodations, and an inviting menu selection. The facility’s impeccable standards are underscored by its nursing home qualifications, offering a reliable and trustworthy environment where seniors can confidently navigate their healthcare journey with the utmost dignity and comfort.
Emily McComas serves as the Administrator at Lantern Park Specialty Care, where she leads the community with dedication and professionalism. She is committed to providing exceptional care and fostering a warm, supportive environment for residents and their families.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
90
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
79
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
79
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$15.2M
Surplus of revenue
$99.7K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$15.2M
Surplus of revenue
$99.7K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.4M
90-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 21 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Iowa averageOccupied beds
86 / 90
Average residents
51 per day
IssuanceJanuary 8, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 8, 2026
CountyJohnson
License Number520096
CMS Certification Number165214
Lantern Park Specialty Care is administrated by Emily McComas.
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Hospice Care
Email
[email protected]
Fax3193511279
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing Care, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation Services, Hospice Care
Operating Hours24 hours a day, seven days a week
Types of Care at Lantern Park Specialty Care
Skilled Nursing
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.
38 visits/inspections
14 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Breakdown by inspection type
- 10 renewal/recertification inspections
- 14 complaint investigations
- 6 incident investigations
- 8 follow-up inspections
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date
September 3, 2025
Inspection history
09/03/2025
Recertification Revisit, Complaint Revisit
Yes
07/31/2025
Recertification, Complaint
02/27/2025
Complaint, Incident
11/18/2024
Complaint
11/18/2024
Complaint Revisit, Incident Revisit
Yes
10/31/2024
Complaint Revisit, Incident Revisit
Yes
10/17/2024
Complaint, Incident
10/15/2024
Complaint Revisit
Yes
09/26/2024
Complaint
09/17/2024
Complaint, Incident
09/04/2024
Recertification Revisit, Complaint Revisit
Yes
08/01/2024
Recertification, Complaint
06/27/2024
Complaint Revisit, Incident Revisit
Yes
05/09/2024
Complaint, Incident
04/02/2024
Complaint Revisit
Yes
03/25/2024
Complaint
07/19/2023
Recertification Revisit, Complaint Revisit
Yes
07/19/2023
Complaint
05/18/2023
Recertification, Complaint
04/03/2023
Complaint, Complaint Revisit, Incident Revisit
Yes
04/03/2023
Complaint Revisit, Incident Revisit
Yes
04/03/2023
Incident
03/10/2023
Complaint
02/20/2023
Complaint, Incident
01/12/2023
Complaint, Incident
09/22/2022
Complaint
05/24/2022
Complaint Revisit, Incident Revisit
Yes
04/20/2022
Complaint, Incident
12/10/2021
Recertification Revisit, Complaint Revisit, Incident Revisit
Yes
11/18/2021
Recertification, Complaint, Incident
02/15/2021
Incident
12/22/2020
FIC
12/03/2020
FIC
07/14/2020
FIC
06/16/2020
FIC
04/16/2020
Complaint
02/13/2020
Recertification Revisit, Complaint Revisit
Yes
01/30/2020
Recertification, Complaint
66 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Lantern Park Specialty Care
The most recent inspection on September 3, 2025 found the facility to be in substantial compliance based on a credible allegation and Plan of Correction following the July 31, 2025 survey, which had multiple deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to resident care issues such as inadequate assistance with activities of daily living, medication management problems including failure to obtain informed consent for psychotropic medications, and staffing shortages affecting timely response to call lights. Several complaint investigations were substantiated over time, including cases involving physical abuse, medication errors, and failure to provide adequate supervision and respiratory care; however, enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Most complaint investigations not related to the July 31, 2025 survey were found to be unsubstantiated or resulted in correction of deficiencies. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with resident care and medication management, with some recent efforts toward compliance but no clear sustained improvement trend.
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5.5 miles from city center — 0.23 miles to nearest hospital (University of Iowa Health Care Coralville - Oakdale Road)
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.77
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.77
87% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.24
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.24
7% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
36.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
36.2%
69% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.1%
46% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 13.1%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.7%
119% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
36.1%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
36.1%
33% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
46.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
46.0%
9% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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