5 nursing homes in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Pottawattamie County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 5
- average CMS stars
- 2.2
- Medicaid certified
- 5
- beds
- 442
Which Council Bluffs nursing homes take Medicaid
5 of the 5 nursing homes in Council Bluffs are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Council Bluffs
The average overall CMS rating in Council Bluffs is 2.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 1 |
| 2 of 5 | 0 |
| 1 of 5 | 3 |
All 5 nursing homes in Council Bluffs
- Bethany Lutheran HomeSeven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs 51503
- Chapters Living of Council Bluffs3000 Risen Son Blvd, Council Bluffs 51503
- Midlands Living Center L L C2452 North Broadway, Council Bluffs 51503
- Prairie Gate16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs 51503
- North Crest Living Center34 Northcrest Drive, Council Bluffs 51503
Council Bluffs nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Midlands Living Center L L C | 3 of 5 | 5 |
| Prairie Gate | 2 of 5 | 6 |
| Bethany Lutheran Home | 1 of 5 | 9 |
| North Crest Living Center | 1 of 5 | 14 |
| Chapters Living of Council Bluffs | 1 of 5 | 46 |
Fines and abuse flags in Council Bluffs
3 homes were fined $161,871 in total over 3 years, none carries the CMS abuse icon and 1 is on the special focus list.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Iowa
Iowa's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Council Bluffs
How much does a nursing home cost in Iowa?
A shared room has a Iowa median of $9,277 a month, a private room $10,038 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Iowa?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Council Bluffs, IA?
5 certified homes with 442 beds.
Which nursing homes in Council Bluffs have the best ratings?
Midlands Living Center L L C has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.