Dunlap Specialty Care
Dunlap, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165193) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,062 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (712) 643-2121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dunlap Specialty Care holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Dunlap Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.5%.
CMS records show Dunlap Specialty Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,062.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Dunlap Specialty Care is a non-profit nursing home in Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa, certified for 46 beds with an average of 32.8 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,062.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status indicated in the available data for this facility.
Dunlap Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual overall rating. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is periodically updated and this profile reflects a single snapshot in time.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dunlap Specialty Care has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, with 35.5% nursing turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,062.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Dunlap Specialty Care is certified for 46 beds with an average of 32.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 overall, 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7126432121 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 7126432121 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Dunlap Specialty Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165193?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.