Stonehill Care Center – Dubuque, IA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Stonehill Care Center

3485 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 557-7180
185 beds
All Dubuque facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
85.62
Score /100
#1483
National Rank

#1483
of 14703 facilities
National
89.9% position
#37
of 390 in IA
State Rank
#1
of 12 in Dubuque
County Rank
#1
of 8 in Dubuque
City Rank
#1
of 7 in ZIP 52001
ZIP Rank






About Stonehill Care CenterStonehill Care Center is located at 3485 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque, IA, reachable at (563) 557-7180. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 185.0 certified beds and serves an average of 157 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2002-09-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Stonehill Care Center

Address

3485 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 185 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
85.62
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#1483 of 14703 nationally – #37 of 390 in Iowa

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Stonehill Care Center is a strong choice for families in the Dubuque, IA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightStonehill Care Center currently provides 3 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 52 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is 26.0%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 45 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 36 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours17 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours52 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 27 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours39 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryStonehill Care Center has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 11.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#1,483
of 14,703
National
Top 10%
#37
of 390
IA State
Top 10% in IA
#1
of 12
️ Dubuque County
Best in county
#1
of 8
️ Dubuque
Best in city
#1
of 7
ZIP 52001
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Stonehill Care Center ranks 1483rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 85.6/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within IA, it ranks 37th out of 390 nursing homes. In Dubuque, it ranks 1st out of 8 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 7. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,698 nationally and RN hours rank #3,013 nationally (#99 in IA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IA State Rank Note
2022 3.91 #4,837 / 14,703 #116 / 390 Above average
2023 4.54 #2,019 / 14,703 #44 / 390 Top 25%
2024 4.20 #3,175 / 14,703 #73 / 390 Top 25%
2025 4.18 #3,578 / 14,703 #89 / 390 Top 25%
2026 3.75 #6,698 / 14,703 #167 / 390 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IA State Rank Note
2022 0.99 #2,191 / 14,703 #57 / 390 Top 25%
2023 1.03 #1,623 / 14,703 #46 / 390 Top 25%
2024 1.04 #1,589 / 14,703 #42 / 390 Top 25%
2025 0.94 #2,264 / 14,703 #71 / 390 Top 25%
2026 0.86 #3,013 / 14,703 #99 / 390 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Stonehill Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2002-09-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (563) 557-7180 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Stonehill Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 85.6/100, placing it #1483 of 14703 facilities nationally and #37 of 390 in Iowa. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Stonehill Care Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 52 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 17 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 36 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 27 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 26.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Stonehill Care Center has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 11.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Stonehill Care Center ranks 1483rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 85.6/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within IA, it ranks 37th out of 390 nursing homes. In Dubuque, it ranks 1st out of 8 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 7. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,698 nationally and RN hours rank #3,013 nationally (#99 in IA). Our composite quality score of 85.6/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Dubuque, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/iowa/dubuque/

Contact and Location

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Address

3485 Windsor Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
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Legal Name

STONEHILL FRANCISCAN SERVICES

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 185
Average Residents / Day 157 (85% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Dubuque County, IA
City Dubuque, IA
ZIP Code 52001
Approved Since September 1, 2002
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 165471
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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