Nursing homeActive
Luther Manor at Hillcrest
3131 Hillcrest Road, Dubuque, IA 520015635881413103 certified beds · 91 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2023
Deficiencies
24
● 1● 20● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$42,406
2 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2026-02-12
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 4
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Standard | 1101 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-10-23 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-18 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-30 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-17 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-14 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-02 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-25 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F689
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F580
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F582
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F584
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F684
F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F809
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F812
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F865
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F883
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 165513-20260212-F732
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-10-24Record 165513-20251023-F760
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-10-02Record 165513-20250918-F697
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-01Record 165513-20250918-F755
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-23Record 165513-20241230-F812
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-23Record 165513-20241230-F865
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-31Record 165513-20241017-F812
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 165513-20240814-F804
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-13Record 165513-20231102-F584
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-13Record 165513-20231102-F677
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 165513-20230925-F623
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 165513-20230925-F638
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-10Record 165513-20230925-F755
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Civil money penalty | $34,125 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-07-25 | Civil money penalty | $8,281 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-07-25 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 34 days, from 2025-09-20 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.66
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.49
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.99
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover54%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover58%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 34.2% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 25.5% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 21.8% | 20.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson, Cassandra Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirkendall, Matthew Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pavel, Asher Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sheinbein, Joshua Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stellar Healthcare Mgmt LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Svarc, Jonah Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| 3131 Hillcrest Propco LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hoffman, Jessica Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hoffman, Shlomo Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Cassandra Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirkendall, Matthew Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ltc Consulting Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Midwest SNF Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pavel, Asher Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pavel, Asher Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pavel, Asher Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sheinbein, Joshua Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sheinbein, Joshua Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sheinbein, Joshua Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stellar Healthcare Mgmt LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Svarc, Jonah Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Svarc, Jonah Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Svarc, Jonah Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yy Sea Family Irrevocable Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Shlomo Hoffman — 10 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Iowa.
No county cost figures on file for Dubuque.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennoble Nursing and Rehab Dubuque | 0.2 mi | 2025-06-05 | 020 |
| Dubuque Specialty Care Dubuque | 0.7 mi | 2025-07-30 | 2192 |
| Grand Meadows Senior Living & Health Care Asbury | 2.0 mi | 2026-03-26 | 0191 |
| Harmony Dubuque Dubuque | 2.3 mi | 2026-03-12 | 0262 |
| Hawkeye Care Center Dubuque Asbury | 2.3 mi | 2025-09-18 | 091 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |