Dunlap Specialty Care (Dunlap, IA) has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 5-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. It reported 3.61 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations related to hospice arrangements, accident hazards/supervision, and timely reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or theft.
Last inspection: May 22, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6068.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.93
Licensed practical nurses
0.20
Nurse aides
2.47
Weekend nursing
3.33
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
30.3%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
1.6%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
39%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
10.7%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
76.2%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.9%Steady
What the inspectors found
The home failed to arrange hospice services or help the resident transfer to a place that would provide hospice care. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 849 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $10,062 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Nov 9, 2023
55 days
Federal fine
Nov 9, 2023
$10,062
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of CARE INITIATIVES · 43 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
30.9 residents on an average day (67% of 46 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.