Nursing Homes in ZIP 51503 (Council Bluffs, IA)
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 51503, Council Bluffs, IA, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 1.8 out of 5.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Lutheran Home | 1.0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 112 | 94.6% | 50.0% | 3 |
| Chapters Living of Council Bluffs | 1.0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 102 | 29.0% | — | 1 |
| Midlands Living Center L L C | 4.0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 94 | 70.4% | 18.2% | 0 |
| North Crest Living Center | 1.0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 62 | 57.2% | 50.0% | 0 |
| Prairie Gate | 2.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 72 | 34.7% | 58.3% | 2 |
Data profile for ZIP 51503
Using CMS data, we can profile the 5 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 51503: 5 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 3 for-profit, 2 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at Midlands Living Center L L C (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 5 of these providers report 442 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.15 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 44.1% where reported. 3 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $238,344.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.8 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Midlands Living Center L L C (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit, 2 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 442 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 3 |
| Total federal fines | $238,344 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.15 |
| Avg RN turnover | 44.1% |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 51503
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 51503
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 51503, Council Bluffs, IA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
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Data sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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