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Bethany Lutheran Home

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

Seven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

112 Beds
Medicare Since 2003

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Seven Elliott Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

About Bethany Lutheran Home

Nursing home overview and details

Bethany Lutheran Home is an nursing home in Council Bluffs, IA, serving Pottawattamie County and the surrounding community. The facility has 112 certified beds with an average daily census of 91.9 residents.

Bethany Lutheran Home has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2003, bringing 23 years of experience in long-term care.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Council Bluffs, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds112
Avg. Residents/Day91.9
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyPottawattamie
Affiliated Doctors5

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Bethany Lutheran Home has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Below Average

Staffing

Very Good

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Bethany Lutheran Home provides 3.92 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.34 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 35.5%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 54.5%. Weekend staffing averages 3.52 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.34
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.92
Total Nurse Turnover Rate35.5%
RN Turnover Rate54.5%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.52

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Bethany Lutheran Home has received 3 fines totaling $55,846. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines3 ($55,846)
Total Penalties3

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About Bethany Lutheran Home

What is the CMS rating for Bethany Lutheran Home?

Bethany Lutheran Home has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Bethany Lutheran Home have?

Bethany Lutheran Home has 112 certified beds with an average daily census of 91.9 residents.

What type of facility is Bethany Lutheran Home?

Bethany Lutheran Home is a non profit - other nursing home serving Pottawattamie County in Council Bluffs, IA.

How many doctors practice at Bethany Lutheran Home?

5 physicians are affiliated with Bethany Lutheran Home. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Bethany Lutheran Home have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Bethany Lutheran Home has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·