5 nursing homes in Council Bluffs, IA · avg 1.8★ · avg 88 beds
Midlands Living Center L L C
2452 North Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 323-7135Bethany Lutheran Home
Seven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-9500Chapters Living Of Council Bluffs
3000 Risen Son Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-9655North Crest Living Center
34 Northcrest Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-2333About Nursing Homes in Council Bluffs
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, Iowa has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.8 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 88 certified beds.
Ownership includes 3 non-profit, 2 for-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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About nursing homes in Council Bluffs, IA
How many nursing homes are in Council Bluffs, IA?
There are 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Council Bluffs, Iowa. 5 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Council Bluffs?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Council Bluffs is 1.8 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·