Luther Manor At Hillcrest
Dubuque, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165513) · 103 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $42,406 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (563) 588-1413 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Luther Manor At Hillcrest an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Iowa's state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Luther Manor At Hillcrest reports 4.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.3%.
Luther Manor At Hillcrest has 2 federal fines on record totaling $42,406.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Luther Manor At Hillcrest is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa, operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 103 beds and reports an average daily census of 91.2 residents. It has been certified since March 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, Luther Manor At Hillcrest holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measures rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show 4.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $42,406.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. Families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare for details of these actions.
Luther Manor At Hillcrest is part of a chain associated with Shlomo Hoffman, which includes 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1 across the chain. CMS records indicate no ownership change in the last 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent reporting period available in that source.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Luther Manor At Hillcrest has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $42,406.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
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?
Luther Manor At Hillcrest is certified for 103 beds and has an average daily census of 91.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of a chain associated with Shlomo Hoffman, which includes 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for Luther Manor At Hillcrest these are 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5635881413 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5635881413 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can check current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165513?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.