Mount Carmel Bluffs — Nursing Home in Dubuque, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 60 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 51.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165792 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.62 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.30 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Mount Carmel Bluffs had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (February 26, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 26, 2026
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Level D)Corrected — March 18, 2026
Mount Carmel Bluffs is a 60-bed nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident day, above the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.
This facility shows a clear strength in staffing and overall quality compared with others in the area, which suggests more hands-on care is available. You may want to ask how the facility addressed the recent citation about ensuring residents receive appropriate treatment and adequate supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Carmel Bluffs Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Mount Carmel Bluffs is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Mount Carmel Bluffs's CMS star rating?
Mount Carmel Bluffs has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Mount Carmel Bluffs?
Mount Carmel Bluffs reports 4.6205 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Mount Carmel Bluffs had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Mount Carmel Bluffs had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Mount Carmel Bluffs have?
Mount Carmel Bluffs has 60 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Harmony Dubuque — 2/5 — 1.6 mi
- Bethany Home — 5/5 — 3.0 mi
- Luther Manor at Hillcrest — 2/5 — 3.7 mi
- Ennoble Nursing and Rehab — 5/5 — 3.8 mi
- Dubuque Specialty Care — 2/5 — 3.8 mi
- Sunnycrest Manor — 4/5 — 3.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.