Nursing Homes in Council Bluffs, Iowa

There are 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with an average CMS overall rating of 1.6 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.

Total Facilities5
Avg CMS Rating1.6/5 ★
Medicare Certified100%
Medicaid Certified100%
CareQED Analysis

Council Bluffs has 5 nursing homes: 3 with 1 star (60%), 1 with 2 stars (20%), and 1 with 3 stars (20%), with 0 facilities at 4 or 5 stars (0%); 0 of 5 (0%) are 4-5 star while 4 of 5 (80%) are 1-2 star. The city average CMS overall rating is 1.6 out of 5 versus the Iowa state average of 3.0, which is 1.40 below the state average. Average nurse staffing in Council Bluffs is 3.34 hours per resident day compared with the Iowa state average of 3.82 HPRD.

All Nursing Homes in Council Bluffs

FacilityAddressCMS RatingMedicareMedicaidDeficiencies
Midlands Living Center L L C 2452 North Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503 3 ★ 5
Prairie Gate 16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503 2 ★ 3
North Crest Living Center 34 Northcrest Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503 1 ★ 3
Bethany Lutheran Home Seven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503 1 ★ 8
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs 3000 Risen Son Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503 1 ★ 43

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Council Bluffs, Iowa?

There are 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Council Bluffs, Iowa listed on CareQED.

What is the average nursing home rating in Council Bluffs, Iowa?

Nursing homes in Council Bluffs, Iowa have an average CMS overall rating of 1.6 out of 5 stars.

Do nursing homes in Council Bluffs accept Medicare and Medicaid?

100% of nursing homes in Council Bluffs, Iowa are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.

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.