Nursing homes in Council Bluffs, IA

Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Council Bluffs, part of the Pottawattamie area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Council Bluffs, located in Pottawattamie County, currently features five nursing homes available to residents across the 51503 ZIP code. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 1.8 out of 5 stars. While no local nursing homes earned a 5-star designation, Midlands Living Center L.L.C. stands out as the highest-rated facility in the city with a 4-star overall performance rating.

What to look for in Council Bluffs

• 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 3 of 5 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Midlands Living Center L L C at 4★.
• 4 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Council Bluffs

1. 1
   Midlands Living Center L L C

   MIDLANDS LIVING CENTER, L.L.P. · Medium
   4.0
2. 2
   Prairie Gate

   PRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERVICES · Medium
   2.0
3. 3
   North Crest Living Center

   NLC PARTNERS LLC · Medium
   1.0
4. 4
   Chapters Living of Council Bluffs

   CHAPTERS COUNCIL BLUFFS OPCO LLC · Medium
   1.0
5. 5
   Bethany Lutheran Home

   BETHANY LUTHERAN HOME · Medium
   1.0

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