Mount Carmel Bluffs

Mount Carmel Bluffs

1040 Carmel Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003 View Map

Mount Carmel Bluffs is a Senior Living Home in Iowa

Mount Carmel Bluffs is a Senior Living Home in Iowa

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Overview of Mount Carmel Bluffs

Enjoy the best of your golden years at Mount Carmel Bluffs, an outstanding community in Dubuque, IA, offering independent living. The community also offers enriched living, memory care, and long-term care to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with housekeeping and other maintenance services.

Plenty of local shops and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents can also prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences with a fully furnished kitchen in each unit. The community’s extensive amenities and exceptional services create the ideal setting for the finest retirement experience.

Home Information MOUNT CARMEL BLUFFS
  • Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. Bed capacity aligns with the typical community size in the state, allowing steady admissions. Residents tend to stay here longer than similar facilities across the state.

  • Home revenue sits below most peers, indicating modest billing throughput. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights fall below most peers, pointing to lighter Medicaid reliance. Private pay nights trail most peers, signaling limited market-rate volume.

Occupancy
Beds
60
Occupancy
81.8%
Total Bed Days Available
21900
Avg. Length of Stay
270 days
Finance
Home Revenue
$3,887,257.00
Payroll Costs
$4,799,355.00
Profit
$-2,337,282.00
Total Costs
$180,228.00
House Specifics:
CCN
165792
Owner Name
RENTZ, SARAH
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
DUBUQUE
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Other
Operations
Total Admissions
52
Total Discharges
48
% Medicaid Admissions
40%
% Medicare Admissions
40%
% Private Pay Admissions
19%
% Medicaid Discharges
69%
% Medicare Discharges
10%
% Private Pay Discharges
21%
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
10511
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
362
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
2100

Community Stability & Environment

  • Walk Score Info Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car. 2 / 100 Very Car-Dependent
    Almost all errands require a car. Very few walkable amenities. Minimal sidewalk infrastructure. Walking is practical only for recreation, not errands.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Parking Available

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Swimming Pool

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Types of Care at Mount Carmel Bluffs

Independent Living Memory Care
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Address 3 miles from city center

Address 1040 Carmel Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003

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Comparison Chart

Compare Senior Living around Dubuque
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Mount Carmel Bluffs
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Dubuque
1 Bed / 2 Bed
60
No
N/A
2
RENTZ, SARAH
165792
81.8%
$3,887,257.00
Applewood IV Senior Apartments
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Dubuque
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
N/A
62
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Asbury Senior Apartments
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Dubuque
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
53
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bethany Home Retirement Center
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Dubuque
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
N/A
69
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windsor Park Retirement Apartments
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Dubuque
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly Waiver
Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Able Up Iowa
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.
  • Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Iowa Seniors

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Elderly Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    Rural focus; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($6/meal), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day).
IA NFCSP

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • IA Specifics:
    Limited slots; rural emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Iowa PACE

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, 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 Specifics:
    Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Iowa SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • IA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:
    High veteran demand in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: 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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.

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