Occupancy rate
49%
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%The Rose of Dubuque
Assisted Living & Nursing Home · Dubuque, IA
The Rose of Dubuque
Assisted Living & Nursing Home · Dubuque, IA
The Rose of Dubuque in Dubuque, IA, is an affordable assisted living community that offers personal care. Featuring a variety of thoughtfully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments in a warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home. 24-hour emergency response, laundry rooms, and assistance with daily living activities are among the high-quality services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Alongside thoughtfully curated amenities and dedicated services, the community ensures residents live to their potential in retirement.
Arts and crafts, table games, and social events ensure residents can live actively and gain fun experiences. Walking paths, beautiful gardens, and a beauty salon are among the top-notch amenities available for residents’ leisure and wellness. Residents also have a laid-back retirement, surrounded by trees and green spaces in Dubuque. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in Iowa, ensuring older adults have the finest retirement experience.
140-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
13 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 37 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Occupied beds
69 / 140
Average residents per home in Iowa
51 per day
IssuanceApril 10, 2024
ExpirationApril 10, 2026
CountyDubuque
License NumberS0331
Year Opened10/03/2012
The Rose of Dubuque is administrated by Carol Sheets.
Email
[email protected]
Fax5638457200
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Rose of Dubuque
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 14 years.
14 visits/inspections
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.
7 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Breakdown by inspection type
- 1 initial inspection
- 5 renewal/recertification inspections
- 7 complaint investigations
- 1 incident investigation
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
August 11, 2025
Inspection history
08/11/2025
Complaint
11/25/2024
Recertification, Complaint
02/14/2024
Complaint
07/05/2023
Complaint
02/13/2023
Complaint
03/03/2022
Recertification, Complaint, Incident
10/06/2020
Complaint, FIC
04/04/2019
Complaint
11/20/2018
Recertification, Complaint
11/30/2016
Recertification
02/03/2015
Complaint, Incident
11/12/2014
Recertification
06/18/2014
Incident
03/28/2013
Initial
Initial
10 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for The Rose of Dubuque
The most recent inspection on August 11, 2025, found no deficiencies during the complaint investigation. Earlier inspections generally showed no regulatory insufficiencies, with only a few isolated deficiencies related mainly to service plans and documentation in reports from 2019 and before. Prior findings included issues with service plans not reflecting tenant needs, tenant rights concerns, staffing training, and food service sanitation, but no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations over time were consistently unsubstantiated, with no regulatory insufficiencies cited. The inspection history suggests improvement in compliance, particularly with recent inspections showing no deficiencies.
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa
The Rose of Dubuque is located in Dubuque, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Rose of Dubuque
What neighborhood is The Rose of Dubuque in?
The Rose of Dubuque is in the Ace Mobile Home Park neighborhood of Dubuque.
Is The Rose of Dubuque in a walkable area?
The Rose of Dubuque has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Rose of Dubuque?
According to IA state health department records, The Rose of Dubuque's license number is S0331.
When does The Rose of Dubuque's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, The Rose of Dubuque's license expires on April 10, 2026.
What is the best email address for The Rose of Dubuque?
The team at The Rose of Dubuque can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of The Rose of Dubuque?
Carol Sheets is the administrator of The Rose of Dubuque.
How many beds does The Rose of Dubuque have?
The Rose of Dubuque has 140 beds.
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