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Mount Carmel Bluffs

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003

60 Beds
Medicare Since 2021

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1160 Carmel Drive
Dubuque, IA 52003

About Mount Carmel Bluffs

Nursing home overview and details

Mount Carmel Bluffs is a for-profit nursing home in Dubuque, IA, serving Dubuque County and the surrounding community. The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 52.1 residents.

The facility is affiliated with PRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERVICES, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.

Mount Carmel Bluffs has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Dubuque, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Certified Beds60
Avg. Residents/Day52.1
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCYes
CountyDubuque
Affiliated Doctors11

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

5of 5

Excellent

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Mount Carmel Bluffs has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Very Good

Quality Measures

Below Average

Staffing

Excellent

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Mount Carmel Bluffs provides 4.49 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.24 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 28.8%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. Weekend staffing averages 3.97 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day1.24
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.49
Total Nurse Turnover Rate28.8%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.97

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Mount Carmel Bluffs has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Mount Carmel Bluffs

What is the CMS rating for Mount Carmel Bluffs?

Mount Carmel Bluffs has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Mount Carmel Bluffs have?

Mount Carmel Bluffs has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 52.1 residents.

What type of facility is Mount Carmel Bluffs?

Mount Carmel Bluffs is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Dubuque County in Dubuque, IA.

How many doctors practice at Mount Carmel Bluffs?

11 physicians are affiliated with Mount Carmel Bluffs. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Mount Carmel Bluffs have any safety concerns?

Mount Carmel Bluffs has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·