Nursing homes in Council Bluffs, IA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Council Bluffs has 5 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 1.8 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.1-star Iowa average. Methodology.
- 5
- Certified homes
- 1.8 ★
- Well below average for IA · Iowa 3.1
- 0
- Five-star homes
- 442
- Certified beds
All 5 nursing homes in Council Bluffs, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midlands Living Center L L C | 94 | None | |
| 2 | Prairie Gate | 72 | $28K | |
| 3 | Chapters Living of Council Bluffs | 102 | None | |
| 4 | North Crest Living Center | 62 | None | |
| 5 | Bethany Lutheran Home | 112 | $56K |
Ratings in Council Bluffs are best read against Iowa and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Iowa directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Council Bluffs
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Council Bluffs, IA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
