Bethany Lutheran Home
Seven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
Ownership type: Non profit - Other.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 1
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 2
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 112
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Oct 2, 2025$16,588
- Nov 2, 2023$11,183
- Aug 21, 2023$19,143
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Goodell, Alice | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Burris, Julia | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Carlon, Diane | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Steensland, Greg | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Swalwell, John | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Worthington, Sharon | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Carlon, Diane | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Guill, Sheryl | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Moreno, Julie | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Swalwell, John | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Bishop, Andrew | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Brewer, Julia | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Gustafson, Chandra | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Pfitzer, Genevieve | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Bishop, Andrew | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Brewer, Julia | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Gustafson, Chandra | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Pfitzer, Genevieve | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Pottawattamie County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center CCN 165006 | Des Moines, IA | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $44,814 |
| Harmony Cedar Rapids CCN 165017 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $61,400 |
| Chautauqua Guest Home #2 CCN 165019 | Charles City, IA | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Oaknoll Retirement Residence CCN 165030 | Iowa City, IA | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Harmony Davenport CCN 165033 | Davenport, IA | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $30,186 |
| Harmony Waterloo CCN 165034 | Waterloo, IA | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $146,830 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bethany Lutheran Home's CMS rating?
Bethany Lutheran Home has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Bethany Lutheran Home located?
Bethany Lutheran Home is located at Seven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503 in Pottawattamie County, and CMS lists 112 certified beds.
Does Bethany Lutheran Home have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $46,914 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Bethany Lutheran Home over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Bethany Lutheran Home's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Bethany Lutheran Home's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 1.57 across 7 facilities in Pottawattamie County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Bethany Lutheran Home's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Bethany Lutheran Home's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 165524
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Certified beds
- 112
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 42 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | 0637 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 0644 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 0760 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 0880 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 0689 | J | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 0725 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 25, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | 0658 | G | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Apr 5, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | May 12, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 0550 | D | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 0657 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 0658 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0623 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0625 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0644 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0725 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0727 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0744 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 0656 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 0689 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 20, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 | 0550 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 30, 2024 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
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