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Make every moment of your retirement count at Prairie Gate, a distinct community in Council Bluffs, IA, offering independent living, memory care, enriched living, long-term care, and transitional care. The community has beautifully designed and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans, striving to keep residents comfortable and safe. On-site maintenance and plenty of convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.
Residents have easy access to thriving local amenities and recreational spaces, ensuring unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Continental breakfast is also provided, so residents can start their day with a delectable meal. With state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, residents can experience the best of their golden years without hassles.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 1m per day | ▲ 39% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 30m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 18m per day | ▲ 30% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 18m per day | ▲ 28% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 44m per day | ▲ 47% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
84% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
8% of new residents, often for short stays.
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #192 / 226Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 192nd out of 226 homes in Iowa.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%Prairie Gate is administrated by Benjamin Eddy.
Minimum Age: 60 Years Old
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private / Companions Suite
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Parking Available
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 7 years.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
4 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025, identified one deficiency related to acceptance of a credible allegation of substantial compliance and plan of correction. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving resident care issues such as failure to report and investigate alleged abuse, accident hazards including resident falls, infection control lapses, and failure to treat residents with dignity and respect. Complaint investigations included several substantiated cases, notably involving abuse allegations and rough handling of residents, but enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Prior deficiencies also addressed medication errors, care plan management, and food safety concerns. The facility has demonstrated some corrective actions over time, with multiple plans of correction accepted and several re-inspections confirming substantial compliance, though deficiencies have recurred in similar areas.
Prairie Gate is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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4.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Council Bluffs's city center to Prairie Gate's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.39
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.40
33% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.7%
11% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.1%
69% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 13.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
6.1%
687% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
34.6%
36% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
45.6%
10% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Historical financial and operational data for Prairie Gate based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Prairie Gate has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IA state health department records, Prairie Gate's license number is 788056.
According to IA state health department records, Prairie Gate's license expires on January 9, 2026.
The team at Prairie Gate can be reached at [email protected].
Benjamin Eddy is the administrator of Prairie Gate.
Prairie Gate has 36 beds.
Prairie Gate is located at 16 Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.
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