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Prairie Gate
Independent Living · Council Bluffs, IA
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Prairie Gate

Independent Living · Council Bluffs, IA
16 Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 View map
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Overview of Prairie Gate

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Prairie Gate is an independent living community in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, so it suits residents who can manage everyday needs without hands-on assistance. With 36 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Starting prices are $1,105 for a studio, $1,515 for a one-bedroom, $3,025 for a one-bedroom plus, $2,375 for a two-bedroom and $4,630 for a two-bedroom plus. A studio is one private space, while the one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts provide a separate bedroom within the apartment, with rates varying by unit category. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when moving into the community.

There is a salon and spa, a fitness center and community walking trails. Residents have places on the property for grooming, exercise and walks, while private decks or patios are available in select apartments for those who want an outdoor area connected to their unit. Benjamin Eddy serves as the administrator.

Facility Direct Line (712) 352-6600
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 36 Rank #145 / 163Bed count — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 145th out of 163 independent living communities we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #113 / 130Years in operation — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 113th out of 130 independent living communities we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3 years
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #15 / 153Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 15th out of 153 independent living communities we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 153. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
52.8% This home usually has availability

Based on 19 residents and 36 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jun 2024)

Lower than the Iowa average: 63.1%

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$1,105/Month

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facilities
IssuanceOctober 18, 2023
CountyPottawattamie
License Number786013
CMS Certification Number165794

Ownership & Operating Entity

Prairie Gate is administered by Benjamin Eddy.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.

Contact Information

Email beddy@preshomes.org

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Walking Paths
Garden
Volunteer Program
Activities
Group Fitness Classes
Game Nights
Movie Screenings
Birthday and Holiday Celebrations
Outings To Local Restaurants
Creative Arts Opportunities
Book Club
Guest Speakers
Aquatic Classes

Faith & Spiritual Life

Spiritual Care/Campus Pastor Visits
Worship Services
Bible Studies and Prayer Groups
Hymn Sings, Concerts and Resident Choirs
Religious AffiliationChristian / Presbyterian

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Prairie Gate.
  • Continental breakfast.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Private Deck Or Patio (Select Apartments) Individual Heating & Air Conditioning

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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 Info 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.

Overall vs. IA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• State violations (1% above)
• Violations per inspection (44% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (70% below)
• Federal violations (100% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 723.4 This facility has 70% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (7 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 70% better
Federal violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under federal nursing-home requirements, which apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified facilities. Federal + state add up to the total. 031.2 This facility has 100% fewer federal violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0 vs. IA avg 31.2).↓ 100% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 76.9 This facility has 1% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (7 vs. IA avg 6.9).↑ 1% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.31.6 This facility has 44% more violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.3 vs. IA avg 1.6).↑ 44% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 312.7 This facility has had 76% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (3 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 76% fewer
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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Stonehill Care Center
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AL
MC
NH
SNF
Dubuque
185
Facility 185
IA AVG 76
Rank #3 / 163
No
89
Facility 89
IA AVG 44
Rank #8 / 220
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 15
Rank #42 / 130
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #37 / 153
-17
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 5
Rank #119 / 153
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 153
Sunrise Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 76
Rank #61 / 163
Yes
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 44
Rank #172 / 220
Studio
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 15
Rank #3 / 130
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #25 / 153
A+25
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 5
Rank #64 / 153
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 1
Rank #149 / 153
Friendship Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 76
Rank #64 / 163
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 44
Rank #84 / 220
2 Bed / 3 Bed
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 15
Rank #4 / 130
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #42 / 153
-17
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 5
Rank #1 / 153
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #128 / 153
Green Hills Retirement Community
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Ames
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 76
Rank #103 / 163
Yes
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 44
Rank #181 / 220
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 15
Rank #7 / 130
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #58 / 153
A+14
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 5
Rank #45 / 153
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #128 / 153
Prairie Gate
IL
Council Bluffs (Kane Township)
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 76
Rank #145 / 163
Yes--
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 15
Rank #113 / 130
52.8%
Facility 52.8%
IA AVG 63.1%
Rank #15 / 153
-3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 5
Rank #113 / 153
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 153

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Gate

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Prairie Gate in?
Prairie Gate is in the Kane Township neighborhood of Council Bluffs.
02 What is the license number of Prairie Gate?
According to IA state health department records, Prairie Gate's license number is 786013.
03 What is the occupancy rate at Prairie Gate?
Prairie Gate's occupancy is 52.8%.
04 How long has Prairie Gate been in business?
Prairie Gate has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
05 Does Prairie Gate have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Prairie Gate on this page.
06 Are pets allowed at Prairie Gate?
Yes, Prairie Gate allows residents to bring their pets.
07 What is the best email address for Prairie Gate?
The team at Prairie Gate can be reached at beddy@preshomes.org.
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