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Prairie Gate
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About this community
Prairie Gate is administered by Benjamin Eddy.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Violations per inspection (31% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Iowa average:
• State violations (at IA avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (74% below)
• Federal violations (100% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 7 | 27 | This facility has 74% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (7 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 74% better |
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Federal violations
| 0 | 31 | This facility has 100% fewer federal violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0 vs. IA avg 31).↓ 100% better |
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State violations
| 7 | 7 | This facility has state violations in line with the Iowa average (7 vs. IA avg 7).— At avg |
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Violations per inspection
| 2.3 | 1.76 | This facility has 31% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.3 vs. IA avg 1.76).↑ 31% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 13 | This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (3 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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4.6 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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Compare Independent Living around the area
Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| Stonehill Care Center | IL AL MC NH SNF | Dubuque | 185
Facility
185
IA AVG
71
Rank
#3 / 334 | No |
89
Facility
89
IA AVG
46
Rank
#13 / 424 | - | 21
Facility
21
IA AVG
18
Rank
#103 / 258 |
85.4%
Facility
85.4%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#60 / 295 | - | 17 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
7
Rank
#206 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
| Valley View Village | IL AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Des Moines (Fairmont Park) | 79
Facility
79
IA AVG
71
Rank
#97 / 334 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
46
Rank
#254 / 424 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 54
Facility
54
IA AVG
18
Rank
#2 / 258 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#1 / 295 | - | 27 | 7
Facility
7
IA AVG
7
Rank
#191 / 299 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#236 / 299 |
| Sunrise Retirement Community | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Sioux City | 74
Facility
74
IA AVG
71
Rank
#113 / 334 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
IA AVG
46
Rank
#348 / 424 | Studio | 52
Facility
52
IA AVG
18
Rank
#4 / 258 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#33 / 295 | A+ | 25 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
7
Rank
#93 / 299 | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#289 / 299 |
| Friendship Village | IL AL MC NH SNF | Waterloo | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
71
Rank
#119 / 334 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
46
Rank
#167 / 424 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 50
Facility
50
IA AVG
18
Rank
#7 / 258 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#27 / 295 | - | 14 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 299 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#253 / 299 |
| Prairie Gate | IL | Council Bluffs (Kane Township) | 36
Facility
36
IA AVG
71
Rank
#293 / 334 | Yes | - | - | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
18
Rank
#236 / 258 |
94.4%
Facility
94.4%
IA AVG
63.7%
Rank
#15 / 295 | - | 3 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
7
Rank
#206 / 299 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 299 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Gate
What neighborhood is Prairie Gate in?
Prairie Gate is in the Kane Township neighborhood of Council Bluffs.
What is the license number of Prairie Gate?
According to IA state health department records, Prairie Gate's license number is 786013.
When does Prairie Gate's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Prairie Gate's license expires on October 19, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Prairie Gate?
Prairie Gate's occupancy is 94.4%.
How long has Prairie Gate been in business?
Prairie Gate has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Prairie Gate have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Prairie Gate on this page.
Are pets allowed at Prairie Gate?
Yes, Prairie Gate allows residents to bring their pets.





