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Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) is a 36-bed assisted living program at 3000 Risen Son Boulevard in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, administered by Dave Creal. Operating since 2024, the facility provides a blend of independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care under an active Iowa license through September 2027. The community operates with 24-hour staffing and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid residents.
The facility’s regulatory record since December 2023 shows three deficiencies across two inspections, placing it 66% below the state average for deficiency findings. Issues addressed involved medication aide training documentation and initial tenant evaluation completion. No fines, enforcement actions, or substantiated complaints appear in the available reports, suggesting a facility with minimal regulatory friction during its early development.
Among short-stay rehabilitation residents, the program recorded zero major injuries from falls; 100% better than the state benchmark. Discharge preparation reflects similarly strong outcomes: 82.9% of residents achieved expected self-care ability when leaving (54% above state average), and 62.9% successfully returned home or to the community (24% above state performance). Rehospitalization within 30 days of discharge, however, runs at 34.7%; significantly above the state average of 21.3%.
Current occupancy of 39% trails the state average by 36 percentage points, reflecting the facility’s status as a newer entrant to the market.
The physical environment balances accessibility with comfort: spacious common areas featuring fireplaces, a library, covered patio, elegant dining room, chef-prepared meals, beauty salon and barber shop, and wheelchair-accessible showers throughout. Therapy services from physical, and occupational, to speech therapy, support residents working toward recovery during short-stay rehabilitation admissions.
The facility fits post-acute rehabilitation residents, particularly those seeking intensive therapy support in a newly constructed, fully accessible residential setting during short-term stays.
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) is administrated by Dave Creal.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 27 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (3 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 1 | 9 | This facility has 89% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (1 vs. IA avg 9).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.5 | 1.8 | This facility has 17% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.5 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 17% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 2 | 15 | This facility has 87% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (2 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 87% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025, identified a deficiency related to medication administration training documentation for one staff member. Earlier inspections showed some issues with tenant evaluations and service plan development, indicating challenges with compliance in care planning. The main themes across reports involved medication management and documentation, as well as evaluation and service planning processes. Complaint investigations included one substantiated case concerning medication aide training documentation, while other complaints were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing issues with staff training and care documentation without clear improvement or worsening trends.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
34.7%
63% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.8%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 13.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
82.9%
54% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
62.9%
24% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
4.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Council Bluffs's city center to Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)'s address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
| Midlands Living Center LLC |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Council Bluffs | 94 | 72.3% | -4% | 4.51 | -23% | +5% | $0 | 14 | 2.8 | - | 68 | A+ | 77 | - | $9.3M | $4.4M | 47% | 165447 | ||||
| Prairie Gate |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Council Bluffs (Kane Township) | 36 | 94.4% | +25% | 5.87 | -9% | +37% | $27.6k | 23 | 3.3 | 2 | 34 | - | 0 | - | $2.8M | $1.1M | 40.1% | 165794 | ||||
| Risen Son Christian Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Council Bluffs (Risen Son Boulevard) | 138 | - | - | 0.03 | -22% | -99% | $0 | 38 | 6.3 | 2 | 19 | A+ | 8 | Allen Burnett | $9.1M | $6.2M | 68.6% | 165466 | ||||
| Bethany Lutheran Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Seven Elliott Street | 112 | 80.4% | +7% | 4.89 | +28% | +14% | $30.3k | 51 | 5.1 | 6 | 88 | A+ | 77 | Diana Roberts | $14.7M | $9.7M | 65.7% | 165524 |
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) is in the Kane Township neighborhood of Council Bluffs.
The legal owner and operator of Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) is No Related Entities Found.
According to IA state health department records, Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)'s license number is S0475.
According to IA state health department records, Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)'s license expires on September 19, 2027.
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)'s occupancy is 39%.
The team at Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) can be reached at [email protected].
Dave Creal is the administrator of Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP).
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