Lantern Park Specialty Care
Lantern Park Specialty Care – Medicare Certified Since 1994
Lantern Park Specialty Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Coralville, Iowa. This is a non profit - corporation facility that has been serving the community for 32 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 90 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 95% (averaging 85 residents per day), which is very high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 3.6 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.57 hours from CNAs, 0.5 hours from LPNs, 0.53 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.04 hours per resident per day.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Lantern Park Specialty Care has an overall quality rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 2 stars, staffing: 3 stars, quality measures: 1 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Local Comparison Snapshot
How Lantern Park Specialty Care compares to 12 facilities in Iowa City, IA
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Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 12 facilities in Iowa City, IA.
Ratings and staffing data typically reflect the most recent quarterly reporting period available.
Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of March 2026
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 12 other nursing homes in Iowa City, IA
Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.
Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of March 2026
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of March 2026
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in CORALVILLE
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Reviews
Great facility. Has definitely made huge improvements. The staff are very kind. The Administration is very kind and helpful. Staff were friendly and always willing to help. I was hesitant to bring my loved one here but I am so happy I did. The care was outstanding!!
My grandma was here after being in another facility in the area. I can tell you this place surpasses other facilities by yards. The facility staff are so kind. They are very responsive. My grandma got wonderful care. I truly felt the staff have the residents best interest at heart. The residents are clean and happy. This is truly is one of the best facilities around.
I came here for I came here for rehab, and I don’t think the staff of the office were aware of the severity of my injury. The service here is not acceptable to me. I’ve had terrible bouts of diarrhea. Staff members are hurting my broken leg repaired broken leg and don’t seem to be hearing at all I don’t understand what’s going on your butt. I am not a very satisfied patient
My grandma was here years ago before her passing. She suffered a stroke causing dementia and wheelchair-bound. Some of the staff were nice others not so much. I remember an incident where I was changing my grandma's shirt because it was dirty and saw bruising throughout her arm and body. I had asked a staff member and had no idea. It took them hours to tell me what happened. One of them said they didn't have a report and later human resources walked in saying she had fallen, but nobody in my family had received a call regarding this incident. Her bruises were already yellow and some purple/blue meaning this had happened a while ago. Most of the time I visited her I would need to call for someone to change her and take her to the bathroom, always smelled of pee. There was also the incident where my grandma's compression socks were too tight. I understand they should be but not to the point where it's irritating her. The staff member seemed upset when I pointed out that it was leaving huge indentations and marks on your skin.
This is probably one of the best nursing homes out there. They take care of the patients as if they were their own family! The staff here are friendly and kind. I don't know what the staff is paid, but it's not enough for the amazing care they give. i highly recommend taking your loved ones here if you want them to be taken care of the right way.
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