Mount Carmel Bluffs Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Dubuque, Iowa)

1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52003

Phone: 5635565474

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

Avg Residents/Day

53.2

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

County

Dubuque

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

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Overall5/5

Health4/5

Staffing5/5

Quality2/5

Metric	This Facility	Iowa Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	1.28	0.74	+0.53
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	4.63	3.86	+0.77
CMS Staffing Rating	5/5	3.8/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	30.9%	44.1%	-

7 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-02-26	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-09	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-09	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-09	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

8 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-02-26	Smoke Deficiencies	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-26	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-20	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-20	Smoke Deficiencies	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04	Smoke Deficiencies	Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04	Smoke Deficiencies	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-04	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	E – Moderate Harm Potential

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Number of Fines

Total Penalties

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