Lantern Park Specialty Care
Coralville, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165214) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $62,595 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (319) 351-8440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lantern Park Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Iowa's state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Lantern Park Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.4%.
Lantern Park Specialty Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $62,595.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Lantern Park Specialty Care is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1994. The facility is certified for 90 beds and has an average daily population of 85.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lantern Park Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing hours average 3.52 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours averaging 0.53 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.4%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $62,595.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
This facility is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lantern Park Specialty Care has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is 59.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $62,595.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
According to the data provided, this facility does not carry an abuse icon flag and is not listed under Special Focus status.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 90 beds with an average daily population of 85.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 15, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate star ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and an overall composite rating (2 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 3193518440 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 3193518440 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165214?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.