About Lantern Park Specialty Care
Lantern Park Specialty Care, located in Coralville, IA, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Lantern Park Specialty Care
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.60 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the CARE INITIATIVES network. This chain operates 43 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Lantern Park Specialty Care provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 1 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 28 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 51 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 26.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 18.5% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.7% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.9% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 22.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 5.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 96.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 96.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 32.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 8.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 92.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 73.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 29.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 19.9% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 17 complaints
- 2025: 1 complaint
- Total: 18 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| Oct 02, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| May 23, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| May 23, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- CHARISSA BAEDKE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL BEAL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BEAL CORPORATE OFFICER
- LANE BOWEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARY JANE CAROTHERS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KEVIN CHILDS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- COMPUTERSHARE CORPORATE TRUST COMPANY NA ADP OF THE SNF
- PETER CORLESS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAVID DIXON CORPORATE OFFICER
- EMILY DRAKE CORPORATE OFFICER
- SCOTT EBERLY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SCOTT EBERLY ADP OF THE SNF
- TANYA GILYARD CORPORATE OFFICER
- KEITH KREIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JERAMY KUHN CORPORATE OFFICER
- EMILY MCCOMAS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EMILY MCCOMAS ADP OF THE SNF
- JESSICA MCDYER CORPORATE OFFICER
- ELIZABETH RUST CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DENISE STURM CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LINDA UPMEYER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOHANNA VOLM CORPORATE OFFICER
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Meth-Wick Health Center | N/A | 5 |
| West Ridge Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence | N/A | 5 |
| Colonial Manor of Amana | N/A | 5 |
| Pleasantview Home | N/A | 5 |
| Briarwood Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
| English Valley Nursing Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Solon Nursing Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Lone Tree Health Care Center Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon | N/A | 4 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Lantern Park Specialty Care directly at 3193518440. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.