Nursing homes in Council Bluffs, Iowa
CMS data lists 5 certified nursing homes in Council Bluffs (Pottawattamie County). Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below — all drawn from the official CMS dataset.
At a glance
- Certified nursing homes
- 5
- Average CMS overall
- 1.8
- Iowa avg 3.13
- 1-star overall (CMS)
- 3
- CMS abuse icon shown
- 0
- Federal penalty records
- $207,144
- Payment denial records
- 2
- Higher-severity citations
- 8
How Council Bluffs compares
The city's CMS overall rating profile against Iowa, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Council Bluffs's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Iowa.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 0 | 0.0% | 25.1% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 1 | 20.0% | 19.5% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 0 | 0.0% | 17.2% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 1 | 20.0% | 17.7% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 3 | 60.0% | 19.7% |
| Not rated | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Total | 5 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
City shares are calculated from the 5 CMS-certified nursing homes in Council Bluffs; Iowa shares from all 390 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Council Bluffs’s largest divergence from Iowa is at 1★: 60.0% of the city’s facilities against 19.7% statewide (+40.3 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Facilities in Council Bluffs
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 5 nursing homes in Council Bluffs. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.
| Facility | Location | CMS overall | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Lutheran Home CCN 165524 | Council Bluffs, IA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $46,914 |
| Chapters Living of Council Bluffs CCN 165466 | Council Bluffs, IA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $132,600 |
| North Crest Living Center CCN 165290 | Council Bluffs, IA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | None in data |
| Prairie Gate CCN 165794 | Council Bluffs, IA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $27,630 |
| Midlands Living Center L L C CCN 165447 | Council Bluffs, IA | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | None in data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Council Bluffs, Iowa?
This dataset includes 5 CMS-certified nursing homes in Council Bluffs, Iowa, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 3 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Council Bluffs?
The average CMS overall star rating across the 5 nursing homes in Council Bluffs is 1.8, compared with the Iowa average of 3.13. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I compare nursing homes in Council Bluffs?
Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.
How do I verify a nursing home in Council Bluffs with official sources?
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