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Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (alp) offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care in Council Bluffs, IA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels in one community, Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (alp) may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
The community has 36 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Chef prepared meals are provided, and the beauty salon and barber shop let residents take care of grooming within the community. Residents can join exercise classes, Bible studies, music, crafts, and game nights, while rehabilitation services are also available. Mike Steinkruger serves as the administrator, and the community is in the Kane Township neighborhood.
Community insights.
Based on 14 residents and 36 beds. Source: state inspection report (Feb 2026)
About This Community
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) is administered by Mike Steinkruger.
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.
• State violations (1% above)
• Violations per inspection (44% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (70% below)
• Federal violations (100% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Violations
| 7 | 23.4 | This facility has 70% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (7 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 70% better |
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Federal violations
| 0 | 31.2 | This facility has 100% fewer federal violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0 vs. IA avg 31.2).↓ 100% better |
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State violations
| 7 | 6.9 | This facility has 1% more state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (7 vs. IA avg 6.9).↑ 1% worse |
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Violations per inspection
| 2.3 | 1.6 | 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
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 3 | 12.7 | 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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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.
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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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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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| Bethany Lutheran Home | MC AL NH SNF | Council Bluffs | 112
Facility
112
IA AVG
75
Rank
#48 / 283 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
IA AVG
45
Rank
#34 / 294 | - | 51
Facility
51
IA AVG
18
Rank
#5 / 229 |
81.1%
Facility
81.1%
IA AVG
61.3%
Rank
#62 / 253 | 38 | 14
Facility
14
IA AVG
5
Rank
#241 / 258 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 258 |
| The Heritage at Fox Run | MC AL IL RC | Council Bluffs | 132
Facility
132
IA AVG
75
Rank
#26 / 283 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
IA AVG
45
Rank
#252 / 294 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22
Facility
22
IA AVG
18
Rank
#81 / 229 |
50.8%
Facility
50.8%
IA AVG
61.3%
Rank
#149 / 253 | 6 | 5
Facility
5
IA AVG
5
Rank
#155 / 258 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#203 / 258 |
| Prairie Gate | MC AL IL NH SNF | Council Bluffs | 36
Facility
36
IA AVG
75
Rank
#249 / 283 | No |
6
Facility
6
IA AVG
45
Rank
#281 / 294 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private / Companions Suite | 6
Facility
6
IA AVG
18
Rank
#179 / 229 |
94.4%
Facility
94.4%
IA AVG
61.3%
Rank
#12 / 253 | 19 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
5
Rank
#139 / 258 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#173 / 258 |
| Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) | MC AL IL NH | Council Bluffs (Kane Township) | 36
Facility
36
IA AVG
75
Rank
#249 / 283 | No | - | - | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
18
Rank
#202 / 229 |
38.9%
Facility
38.9%
IA AVG
61.3%
Rank
#220 / 253 | 3 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
5
Rank
#47 / 258 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 258 |
| Country House at Council Bluffs | MC | Council Bluffs | - | No | 29 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Iowa
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) is in Council Bluffs, Iowa. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
- Asset limit
- Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
- IA specifics
- A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.
What it provides
- A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
State Supplementary Assistance (SSA)
Iowa State Supplementary Assistance (SSA)
- Income limit
- Below the income limit for the relevant SSA group.
- Asset limit
- Resources at or below $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a married couple living together.
Eligibility
- General
- Iowa residents who are aged, blind or disabled under Social Security standards, receive SSI or would receive it except for excess income, and meet the relevant assistance-category limits.
What it provides
- State-funded supplements for qualifying special needs; including family life homes; in-home health-related care and residential care facilities.
Elderly Waiver
Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Eligibility
- General
- Iowa residents age 65 or older who meet Medicaid and nursing-facility-level-of-care requirements.
What it provides
- Authorized waiver services can include case management; adult day care; homemaker; respite; home health; meals; assistive devices; modifications and transportation.
Family Caregiver Support Program
Family Caregiver Support Program (Iowa)
- Who it is for
- Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Eligibility
- General
- Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.
What it provides
- Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Money Follows the Person (Intellectual Disability or Brain Injury)
Iowa Money Follows the Person (Intellectual Disability or Brain Injury)
Eligibility
- General
- People in Iowa with an intellectual-disability or brain-injury diagnosis who have lived in a qualifying facility at least 60 consecutive days and want to move into the community. Iowa Medicaid must complete eligibility determination before discharge.
What it provides
- Transition services and enhanced supports for the first year after an approved move into the community.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Iowa Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
- IA specifics
- Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.
What it provides
- Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.




