ElderGrade
C

59.5/100

Average

Luther Manor At Hillcrest

3131 Hillcrest Road, Dubuque, IA 52001

CMS 1/5 stars #9 of 12 in Dubuque County (563) 588-1413
Certified beds
103
Occupancy
89%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $42,406 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

15.5/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -12 for 3 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -2.5 for 24 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

27/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.34 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.66 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 54% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

3/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $42,406 in federal fines across 2 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.49 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.66 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.99 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 54.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 24 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 12, 2026 (6 months ago).

G Feb 12, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

F Feb 12, 2026 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 12, 2026 F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 12, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of SHLOMO HOFFMAN, which operates 10 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
HOFFMAN, SHLOMO Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PAVEL, ASHER Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SHEINBEIN, JOSHUA Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SVARC, JONAH Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PAVEL, ASHER Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SHEINBEIN, JOSHUA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SVARC, JONAH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STELLAR HEALTHCARE MGMT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JOHNSON, CASSANDRA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KIRKENDALL, MATTHEW Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PAVEL, ASHER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SHEINBEIN, JOSHUA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Luther Manor At Hillcrest

What is the ElderGrade for Luther Manor At Hillcrest? +

Luther Manor At Hillcrest holds an ElderGrade of C (59.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Luther Manor At Hillcrest? +

Residents receive an average of 4.49 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Luther Manor At Hillcrest been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 24 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Luther Manor At Hillcrest accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Luther Manor At Hillcrest is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.