Harmony Dubuque
901 West Third Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Harmony Dubuque is a nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (563) 556-1161
- Last standard health inspection
- January 14, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 75
- Residents per day, on average
- 61.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Dubuque Skilled Nursing Facility LLC
- Chain
- Legacy Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Iowa average (33 vs 21).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
5 citations
Health inspection on August 25, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
58 of 387 Iowa homes (15%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0697. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2026.
4 citations
Health inspection on January 14, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0865 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 14, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2026.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0914 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 7, 2023 from $19,370 to $11,928.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 13, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 29, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2025.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 7, 2023 from $29,800 to $19,370.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on October 24, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0865. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 24, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 13, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 3, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 5, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 8, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
11 citations
Health inspection on November 7, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
28 of 387 Iowa homes (7%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2023.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 7, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2023.
Fine
November 7, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $11,928 on November 7, 2023.
Fine
November 7, 2023 (3 years ago)
CMS fine of $7,443 on November 7, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- DOROS GENERATION TRUST U/A/D 1/3/125% or greater direct ownership interest · 26% · since 04/01/2023
- GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/085% or greater direct ownership interest · 60% · since 04/01/2023
- OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 15% · since 04/01/2023
- LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
Questions
When was Harmony Dubuque last inspected?
CMS lists January 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Harmony Dubuque have?
CMS lists 33 health citations since November 7, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Harmony Dubuque been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $19,371 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Harmony Dubuque?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Harmony Dubuque a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.