Country House at Council Bluffs

Country House at Council Bluffs

Overview of Country House at Council Bluffs

Situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Bluffs, IA, the Country House at Council Bluffs is an esteemed senior living community offering memory care services for at most 35 residents. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations including companion, deluxe private, and private studio. Having a trained and compassionate team this community provides personalize care plans with holistic support for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Discover its wonderful community features including a lovely secured outdoor area with walking paths, seating areas, and more. Visit its beautiful sun room with a view of the courtyard. Enjoy a full-service salon and 2 spas featuring whirlpool tubs and heated floors. Participate in various social activities for continuing engagement. At the Country House at Council Bluffs, seniors are assured of secure and relaxing living experience.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #371 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 371st out of 504 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Awards

Best Memory Care List for 2025 by U.S. News and World Report

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Activities
Dining
Transportation
Secured Outdoor Area
Specific ProgramsDay Stay Services

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Council Bluffs's city center to Country House at Council Bluffs's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
Bethany Lutheran Home
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Council Bluffs
112
Facility 112
IA AVG 72
Rank #50 / 403
Yes
77
Facility 77
IA AVG 47
Rank #59 / 504
-
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 19
Rank #6 / 286
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #125 / 362
38
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 7
Rank #294 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Prairie Gate
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Council Bluffs
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 72
Rank #359 / 403
No
6
Facility 6
IA AVG 47
Rank #484 / 504
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private / Companions Suite
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 19
Rank #233 / 286
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #24 / 362
19
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #125 / 299
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #205 / 299
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)
MC
AL
IL
NH
Council Bluffs (Kane Township)
36
Facility 36
IA AVG 72
Rank #359 / 403
No--
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 19
Rank #253 / 286
38.9%
Facility 38.9%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #329 / 362
3
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Country House at Council Bluffs
MC
Council Bluffs-No
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 47
Rank #371 / 504
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Iowa

Country House at Council Bluffs is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Iowa.

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($6/meal) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day)

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Iowa resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IA

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IA

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+
General Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IA

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled
General Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
Asset Limits Not specified; credit-based.
IA

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

Benefits
Loans for wheelchairs Ramps Walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.) Reducing reliance on paid care

Frequently Asked Questions about Country House at Council Bluffs

Is Country House at Council Bluffs in a walkable area?

Country House at Council Bluffs has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Country House at Council Bluffs?

No, Country House at Council Bluffs has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Country House at Council Bluffs?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Country House at Council Bluffs in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Country House at Council Bluffs?

Country House at Council Bluffs is located at 1831 E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.

What is the phone number of Country House at Council Bluffs?

(712) 322-4100 will put you in contact with the team at Country House at Council Bluffs.

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