Lantern Park Specialty Care
2200 Oakdale Road · Coralville, IA · 52241 · 3193518440
90 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $62,595 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$62,595 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $62,595 |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B August 1, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 17, 2024 | Fine | $62,595 |
| September 17, 2024 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165214 · certified since May 15, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.