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Total Health inspections
7
43% above Iowa average
Iowa average:
4.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Prairie Gate
Prairie Gate is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Prairie Gate is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Prairie Gate
Prairie Gate is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Prairie Gate is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Prairie Gate is a senior living community in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It offers independent living, long-term care, memory care, and transitional care. Residents can enjoy various activities and events while living in a supportive environment.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
36
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87.4%
Residents per day (avg)
35
Occupancy rate
87.4%
Residents per day (avg)
35
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
84% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
5 days
Private pay
8% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 years
Medicaid
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$2.8M
Operating deficit
-$175.8K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$2,778,934.00
Operating deficit
$-175,804.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$920.0K
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$3.0M
36-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
53%
Occupied Beds
19 of 36
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Residential Care Facilities
License Date
October 18, 2023
Additional licensing details
License number:
786013
CMS Certification Number:
165794
County:
Pottawattamie
Ownership & operating entity
Prairie Gate is administrated by Benjamin Eddy.
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Additional Policies & Features
Pets Allowed
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Activities & Events available.
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Long Term Care, Memory Care, Transitional Care/Short Term Rehab, Activities & Events
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Pricing & Financial Information
Studio$1,105
1-bedroom$1,515
1-bedroom+$3,025
2-bedroom$2,375
2-bedroom+$4,630
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Dining services include continental breakfast and additional dining options.
Meals Included
Yes
Inspection History
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.
2 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:April 3, 2025
5 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Nursing Homes around Council Bluffs
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Midlands Living Center
-14%
+5%
+4%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Council Bluffs
94
No
A+
14
-
78.1%
$8,793,254.00
$3,751,116.00
42.7%
69.40
4.5131
-
14
-
-14%+5%+4%1 Bed
Prairie Gate
-27%
+37%
-34%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 51503
60
No
-
-
-
49.8%
$660,029.00
$920,015.00
139.4%
34.80
5.8747
1
23
2
-27%+37%-34%-
North Crest Living Center
-4%
-3%
+14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 515031695
62
No
-
-
CHAMLEY, STEVEN
86.3%
$6,151,875.00
$2,641,607.00
42.9%
57.10
4.1772
-
34
-
-4%-3%+14%-
Midlands Living Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Council Bluffs
Bed Count:
94
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
165447
Occupancy:
78.1%
Home Revenue:
$8,793,254.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,751,116.00
Payroll %:
42.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
69.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5131
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
14
RN share vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Bed Options:
1 Bed
Prairie Gate
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 51503
Bed Count:
60
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
165794
Occupancy:
49.8%
Home Revenue:
$660,029.00
Payroll Costs:
$920,015.00
Payroll %:
139.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
34.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.8747
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
23
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+37%
+37%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-34%
-34%
North Crest Living Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 515031695
Bed Count:
62
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CHAMLEY, STEVEN
CCN:
165290
Occupancy:
86.3%
Home Revenue:
$6,151,875.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,641,607.00
Payroll %:
42.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
57.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1772
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
34
RN share vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
119
Total Staff
78
Employees
41
Contractors
18,557
Total Hours (Quarter)
28
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 10.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 10 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 68 | 7.3 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
94 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
3.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
2.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13.3%
of total hours from contractors
2,459 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 3
Certified Nursing Assistant: 19
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Licensed Practical Nurse: 2
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 19 | 68 | 8,437 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 3 | 10 | 2,642 | 91 | 100% | 10.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,489 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,280 | 77 | 85% | 10 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 542 | 79 | 87% | 4.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 510 | 63 | 69% | 8.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 336 | 65 | 71% | 3.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 290 | 63 | 69% | 4.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 255 | 49 | 54% | 5.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 98 | 50 | 55% | 1.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 60 | 27 | 30% | 2.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 58 | 12 | 13% | 4.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 13 | 14% | 3.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 14 | 15% | 2.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 5% | 3.1 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
23
6% above Iowa average
Iowa average:
21.7
3.29 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
13 citations
Complaint investigations
15 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
1
67% above Iowa average
Iowa average:
0.6
Serious Health citations
1
11% above Iowa average
Iowa average:
0.9
Moderate Health citations
21
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Oct 09, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Oct 09, 2025
Quality of Care moderate citation
Oct 09, 2025
Infection Control moderate citation
Jul 09, 2025
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Presbyterian Homes
Resident Census by Payment Source
33
Total Residents
Medicare
4
(12.1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
7
(21.2%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
22
(66.7%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
12.5
22% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average:
10.2
Functional decline score
23.9
11% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average:
21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
24.0%
27% above Iowa average.
Walking Ability Worsened
22.2%
13% above Iowa average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
25.5%
3% below Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
4.8%
33% above Iowa average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
7.5%
72% above Iowa average.
Urinary Tract Infection
4.9%
98% above Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
3.4%
12% below Iowa average.
Antipsychotic Use
12.1%
36% below Iowa average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
95.2%
1% above Iowa average.
Influenza Vaccine
91.7%
4% below Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
4.3%
15% below Iowa average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
71.3%
16% worse than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase
0.0%
100% better than Iowa average
Influenza Vaccine
68.0%
7% worse than Iowa average Penalties and fines
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$28K
This home paid 42% less in fines than the state average.
Iowa average:
$48K
Number of Fines
1
This home received 41% fewer fines than the state average.
Iowa average:
1.7
Payment Denials
1
This home had 88% more payment denials than the state average.
Iowa average:
0.5
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Jun 5, 2024
$28K
Payment Denial
Feb 29, 2024
7 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Prairie Gate based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
87.4%
Net Income
-$175,804
Total Payroll
$1,114,783
Profit Margin
-26.6%
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