About Prairie Gate
Nursing home overview and details
Prairie Gate is an nursing home in Council Bluffs, IA, serving Pottawattamie County and the surrounding community. The facility has 72 certified beds with an average daily census of 35 residents.
Prairie Gate has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2020, bringing 6 years of experience in long-term care. 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.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-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
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Prairie Gate has received a 2-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
Below Average
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Prairie Gate provides 4.22 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.09 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 52.7%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 63.6%. Weekend staffing averages 4.02 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Prairie Gate has received 1 fine totaling $27,630, and has 2 total penalties on record. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Prairie Gate
What is the CMS rating for Prairie Gate?
Prairie Gate has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Prairie Gate have?
Prairie Gate has 72 certified beds with an average daily census of 35 residents.
What type of facility is Prairie Gate?
Prairie Gate is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Pottawattamie County in Council Bluffs, IA.
How many doctors practice at Prairie Gate?
6 physicians are affiliated with Prairie Gate. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Prairie Gate have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Prairie Gate has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·