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Luther Manor At Hillcrest

3131 HILLCREST ROAD, DUBUQUE, IA, 52001
(563) 588-1413
103 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
103
CMS facility ID
165513
Care type
Nursing home
County
Dubuque
Facility name
Luther Manor At Hillcrest
Street address
3131 HILLCREST ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone
(563) 588-1413

Luther Manor At Hillcrest is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Dubuque, Iowa. It is licensed for 103 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Iowa (57 beds).

It is one of 21 senior care facilities in Dubuque and 389 skilled nursing facilities across Iowa. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Luther Manor At Hillcrest 43 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $42,406 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Shlomo Hoffman
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

3131 Hillcrest Propco Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Hoffman, Jessica
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Hoffman, Shlomo
Direct owner — since 2024
Johnson, Cassandra
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Kirkendall, Matthew
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Ltc Consulting Services Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Midwest Snf Holdings Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Pavel, Asher
Direct owner · Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Sheinbein, Joshua
Direct owner · Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Stellar Healthcare Mgmt Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Svarc, Jonah
Direct owner · Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Yy Sea Family Irrevocable Trust
Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2004-03-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
15 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$42,406 total
Last standard inspection
2026-02-12
Nurse staffing
4.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$266 per day (≈ $8,090/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
4% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 92% private/other
Occupancy
69% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
22% below the IA median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
103
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-02-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0809
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0865
F · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-06
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-03-06
2025-10-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0760
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-10-24
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (30 citations)
2025-09-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0697
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-10-02
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-09-01
2024-12-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-23
F-0865
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-01-23
2024-10-17Health inspection1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-31
2024-08-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-08-29
2023-11-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2023-11-13
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-11-13
2023-09-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-10-10
F-0638
D · No harm found
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2023-10-10
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-10-10
2026-02-12Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-02-06
K-0753
F · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2026-02-06
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-02-13
2024-10-17Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-05
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2024-10-23
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-23
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2024-10-23
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-10-23
2023-09-25Fire-safety inspection11 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-10-03
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-10-03
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-10-11
E-0026
F · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-10-03
K-0133
F · No harm found
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2023-09-29
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-09-29
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-28
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2023-09-29
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-09-29
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-10-03
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-10-09

Federal penalties

2026-02-12Fine$34,125
2025-07-25Fine$8,281
2025-07-25Medicare payment denial — 34 days
Total fines$42,406
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 165513.
What people say on Google.
4.011 ratings on Google
★★★★★Joyce Johnson · 2026-06-30 · via Google

“This review is for Luther Manor Apartments. Staff is friendly. Cleaning lady is top-notch. My mom has many friends here. They offer a variety of group activities, including a potluck once a month, weekly grocery trips, a lunch out once a month, daily games including euchre, dominoes, phase 10, bananagrams, etc.”

★★★★★david houghton · 2025-11-29 · via Google

“This is the fourth nursing home my mom has been to, she seems so much happier and seems to enjoy it and the workers, nurses and CNA’s seem very nice and actually care about her wellbeing.”

★★★★★Christine Fitzgerald · 2024-11-07 · via Google

“I recently moved into the independent apartments and it's wonderful. The community and activities are great. The staff couldn't be any better. I would highly recommend luther manor if your looking for a great independent apartment with a great community of people.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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