Prairie Gate

Prairie Gate

Overview of Prairie Gate

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.

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 #147 / 165Bed count — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 147th out of 165 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #115 / 131Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 115th out of 131 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
2 years
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #13 / 154Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 13th out of 154 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 154. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
94.4% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Iowa average: 63.2%
About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Studio
$1,105/Month

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facilities
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 18, 2023
ExpirationOctober 19, 2026
CountyPottawattamie
License Number786013
CMS Certification Number165794

Ownership & Operating Entity

Prairie Gate is administered by Benjamin Eddy.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Transitional Care/Short Term Rehab

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Religious ServicesYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable Tv
Fitness Center
Library
Wi-Fi
Dining
Parking
Salon
Continental Breakfast
Business Office Services
Storage Locker
ActivitiesActivities & Events available
Religious Services
Volunteer Program

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining services include continental breakfast and additional dining options.

Room Accommodations

Room TypesStudio, 1-Bedroom, 2-Bedroom

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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

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

Places of interest near Prairie Gate

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
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Dubuque
185
Facility 185
IA AVG 76
Rank #3 / 165
No
89
Facility 89
IA AVG 43
Rank #8 / 222
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 15
Rank #41 / 131
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #38 / 154
-17
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 6
Rank #111 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155
Sunrise Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 76
Rank #61 / 165
Yes
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 43
Rank #173 / 222
Studio
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 15
Rank #3 / 131
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #26 / 154
A+25
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 6
Rank #57 / 155
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 1
Rank #151 / 155
Friendship Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 76
Rank #64 / 165
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 43
Rank #84 / 222
2 Bed / 3 Bed
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 15
Rank #4 / 131
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #21 / 154
-17
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 155
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #130 / 155
Green Hills Retirement Community
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Ames
56
Facility 56
IA AVG 76
Rank #105 / 165
Yes
18
Facility 18
IA AVG 43
Rank #182 / 222
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
IA AVG 15
Rank #7 / 131
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #54 / 154
A+14
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 6
Rank #38 / 155
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 1
Rank #130 / 155
Prairie Gate
IL
Council Bluffs (Kane Township)
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 76
Rank #147 / 165
Yes--
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 15
Rank #115 / 131
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
IA AVG 63.2%
Rank #13 / 154
-3
7
Facility 7
IA AVG 6
Rank #111 / 155
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 1
Rank #1 / 155

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

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.

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