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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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 is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 160th out of 224 homes in Iowa.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
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41m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
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26m per day | ▼ 24% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
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2h 29m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
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3h 22m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
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2m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
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33m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #97 / 226Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 97th out of 226 homes in Iowa.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Lantern Park Specialty Care is administrated by Emily McComas.
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 7 years.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
14 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
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.
Lantern Park Specialty Care is located in Coralville, Iowa.
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5.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Coralville's city center to Lantern Park Specialty Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.23 miles to nearest hospital (University of Iowa Health Care Coralville - Oakdale Road)
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.77
87% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.24
7% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 2.09
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
36.2%
69% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.1%
46% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 13.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.7%
119% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
36.1%
33% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
46.0%
9% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Lantern Park Specialty Care is in the Wickham neighborhood of Coralville.
Lantern Park Specialty Care has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IA state health department records, Lantern Park Specialty Care's license number is 520096.
According to IA state health department records, Lantern Park Specialty Care's license expires on January 8, 2026.
The team at Lantern Park Specialty Care can be reached at [email protected].
Emily McComas is the administrator of Lantern Park Specialty Care.
Lantern Park Specialty Care has 90 beds.
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