The Rose of Dubuque

Assisted Living & Nursing Home · Dubuque, IA

The Rose of Dubuque

Q: What neighborhood is The Rose of Dubuque in?

The Rose of Dubuque is in the Ace Mobile Home Park neighborhood of Dubuque.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: When does The Rose of Dubuque's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, The Rose of Dubuque's license expires on October 4, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at The Rose of Dubuque?

The Rose of Dubuque's occupancy is 49%.

Q: What is the best email address for The Rose of Dubuque?

The team at The Rose of Dubuque can be reached at roseofdbqadmin@rosecommunities-alf.com.

Q: Who is the administrator of The Rose of Dubuque?

Carol Sheets is the administrator of The Rose of Dubuque.

Assisted Living & Nursing Home · Dubuque, IA

3390 Lake Ridge Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003 View map

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Overview of The Rose of Dubuque

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.

(563) 588-5136

Types of Care at The Rose of Dubuque

Assisted Living Nursing Home

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

Occupancy rate

49%

Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

69 / 140

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs

StatusActive

IssuanceOctober 3, 2012

ExpirationOctober 4, 2026

CountyDubuque

License NumberS0331

Year Opened10/03/2012

The Rose of Dubuque is administrated by Carol Sheets.

Email [email protected]

Fax5638457200

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Since 2013 · 13 years of data 10 deficiencies 14 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2013 vs. Iowa state average

Overall vs. IA average

Latest Inspection August 11, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	10	27	This facility has 63% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (10 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 63% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2013.	0.8	2.1	This facility has 62% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IA avg 2.1).↓ 62% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	0.7	1.8	This facility has 61% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 61% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	14	15	This facility has 7% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (14 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 7% better

Inspection breakdown

7complaint investigations

5renewal/recertification inspections

1initial inspection

1incident investigation

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

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.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

3.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Dubuque's city center to The Rose of Dubuque's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.41 miles to nearest hospital (Hy-Vee Pharmacy)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa

The Rose of Dubuque is located in Dubuque, Iowa.
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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+

General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

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

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+

General Iowa resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

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

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Iowa PACE

Age 55+

General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible

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

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

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

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

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled

General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.

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

Benefits

Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

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 October 4, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Rose of Dubuque?

The Rose of Dubuque's occupancy is 49%.

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.

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