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Dunlap Specialty Care

1403 Harrison Road

4.4(20 ratings)

Part of Care Initiatives · 43 communities · 3.6★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
46
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
46
Ownership
Part of Iowa's largest non-profit senior care network
Hospice support
Hospice care offered alongside skilled nursing services

What Families Think

Families of residents at Dunlap Specialty Care consistently describe a warm, home-like atmosphere with attentive staff who handle dementia care and hospice needs well. Reviewers highlight both the emotional support given to residents and the peace of mind it gives families, especially those living far away. No significant complaints appear in the available reviews.

The Good

  • Staff handle dementia-related behaviors with patience
  • Hospice care praised as an amazing resource
  • Home-like, family environment for residents
  • Friendly staff who greet visitors warmly
  • Good food quality noted by families
  • Peaceful outdoor area with birds and wildlife

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Dunlap Specialty Care is a senior living community in Dunlap, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

About Dunlap Specialty Care

Dunlap Specialty Care is a 46-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Dunlap, Iowa. The community serves residents with varying care needs, including those with dementia and those requiring hospice support.

Families consistently praise the staff for their attentiveness and genuine care. One family noted their father is "SAFE, eating well" with "good food" and receives the consistency he needs; another described the environment as feeling like a "home" where staff "care about all the residents like they are family." Residents benefit from community events, a welcoming outdoor space with natural surroundings, and a calm atmosphere that families find reassuring when visiting.

Dunlap Specialty Care holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating across 20 Google reviews, with all sampled reviews rating the facility at five stars.

Types of Care at Dunlap Specialty Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Dunlap Specialty Care

4.4overall · 20 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (20)

Carl Vandenberg

Nov 2025

via Google

My dad is a current resident, and this is the 1st facility that does not case bad behaviors “he has dementia “. Unfortunately I live in Wisconsin, but I can have piece of mind here, he is SAFE, eating well “with good food”, and they provided the consistency he needs now. Thank you all, 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend!!! Thank you, Mark Cherriers family. ❤️

Kylene Baker

May 2025

via Google

Went to Dunlap Specialty Care today to enjoy a Memorial Day luncheon with the residents. What a great atmosphere and the staff did a great job hosting the event.

Christy Soll

Jul 2024

via Google

My mother-in-law was a resident here in 2020 and she got amazing care. Hospice was an amazing resource and took amazing care of her. Dunlap is like a "home" environment for all the residents. The staff here are amazing and care about all the residents like they are family.

Kellie Gustafson

Mar 2024

via Google

The current staff are dedicated to providing quality care through compassion, integrity, respect and dignity in all interactions with residents, families & visitors. We welcome the community to join us this spring in our upcoming events hosted at our beautiful assisted living. It is always a blessing to care for the ones who used to care for us.

Jamie Heffernan

Apr 2023

via Google

This facility is full of friendly staff who always have a smile on their face! Beautiful outdoor area in the back with lots of birds and wildlife. My grandfather was in this facility before he passed and it was always a good experience when going in and visiting him.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 55 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 22, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard10 citations
  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 2, 2025

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 4, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 12, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 12, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 12, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 12, 2025

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 12, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 12, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 12, 2025

Feb 12, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 20, 2025

Jul 3, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard12 citations
  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 18, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 25, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 19, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 18, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 18, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 19, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 19, 2024

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 19, 2024

Jan 16, 2024Health Complaint5 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2024

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2024

Nov 9, 2023Health Complaint8 citations
  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2023

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2023

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2023

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2023

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2023

May 4, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 17, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 17, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2023

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 17, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Dunlap Specialty Care offer?

Dunlap Specialty Care offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Dunlap Specialty Care located?

Dunlap Specialty Care is located at 1403 Harrison Road in Dunlap, Iowa.

What do families say about Dunlap Specialty Care?

Families of residents at Dunlap Specialty Care consistently describe a warm, home-like atmosphere with attentive staff who handle dementia care and hospice needs well. Reviewers highlight both the emotional support given to residents and the peace of mind it gives families, especially those living far away. No significant complaints appear in the available reviews.

How did Dunlap Specialty Care do on recent health and safety inspections?

Dunlap Specialty Care had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 55 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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