Stonehill Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Stonehill Care Center
Stonehill Care Center is a senior living community located in Dubuque, Iowa. It offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, post-acute care, and independent living. The community is dedicated to providing health and hope to those in need of care.
(563) 557-7180

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Iowa average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 11m per day

This home provides 26% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Iowa average: 4h 18m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 185

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 85.6%
Residents per day (avg) 157
Occupancy rate
85.6%
Residents per day (avg)
157

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

87% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

12% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$29.3M
Surplus of revenue
$1.8M
Voluntary non-profit home Church
Home revenue
$29,287,952.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,759,077.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$14.2M
48.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.3M
Total costs $27.5M
Bed community size
185-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
20 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
License Date
July 28, 2005
License Expiration
June 18, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 310824
CMS Certification Number: 165471
Certification type: FALSE
County: Dubuque

Ownership & operating entity

Stonehill Care Center is administrated by Matt Jahn.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing

Contact Information

Fax: 5635578934

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Volunteer Opportunities
Caregiver Resource Center
Memory Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Post-Acute Care
Outpatient Therapy

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Assisted Living Memory Care, Caregiver Resource Center, GUIDE Dementia Program, Independent Living, Long Term Care, Memory Care, Outpatient Therapy, Post-Acute Care, Stonehill at Home, Wellness Center, Class Schedule, Membership Options, Health Coaching, Personal Training, Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Programs
Yes

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.

16 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:October 15, 2025

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Stonehill Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 520011312
185
No
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Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Address Dubuque, IA 520011312

Address Dubuque, IA 520011312

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

267
Total Staff
244
Employees
23
Contractors
47,619
Total Hours (Quarter)
68
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse319.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse1710 No
Certified Nursing Assistant1217.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
216 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
16 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
8 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.7%
of total hours from contractors
5,101 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant121012117,0236168%7.3
Medication Aide/Technician410419,8066168%8.5
Registered Nurse310315,7106168%9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse170173,3976168%10
Clinical Nurse Specialist140142,6096168%8.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0771,3768392%6.5
Physical Therapy Aide0441,2776774%6.1
Other Dietary Services Staff8081,1315359%6.5
Mental Health Service Worker3039694853%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training6068955864%7.7
Qualified Social Worker0228316572%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist0337966572%4.9
Nurse Practitioner2026444348%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0114056471%6.3
Administrator1013364247%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0443165662%5.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant011972427%4.1
Medical Director011211%2

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 4
Citations per inspection
2

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

2 of 4 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 4 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations More info Iowa average: 0.9

4 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 08, 2023
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 08, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
158 Total Residents
Medicare 33 (20.9%)
Medicaid 57 (36.1%)
Private Pay/Other 68 (43%)
Specialized Care Beds
16 Total Specialty Beds
8.6% of Bed Capacity
16
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
8.6%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.1
12% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.7
9% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.5%
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.0%
14% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.5%
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.6%
56% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
33% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.5%
41% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.3%
55% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.4%
38% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 25.5%
34% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
6% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.2%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.5%
8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.0%
61% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.6%
28% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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