Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)
Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Nursing Care · Council Bluffs, IA

Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)

Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Nursing Care · Council Bluffs, IA

Overview of 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.

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 #249 / 283Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 249th out of 283 assisted 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 assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #202 / 229Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 202nd out of 229 assisted 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 assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3 years
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #220 / 253Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 220th out of 253 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 253. 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 assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
38.9% This home usually has availability

Based on 14 residents and 36 beds. Source: state inspection report (Feb 2026)

Lower than the Iowa average: 61.3%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 12, 2023
ExpirationSeptember 19, 2027
CountyPottawattamie
License NumberS0475
CMS Certification Number165466

Ownership & Operating Entity

Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) is administered by Mike Steinkruger.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Fax7123664748

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fireplace
Library
Patio
Beauty Salon
Activities
Exercise Classes
Music
Arts & Crafts
Game Nights

Faith & Spiritual Life

Bible Study

Room Accommodations

In-Room Features
Wheelchair-Accessible Showers

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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

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Memory Care around Council Bluffs

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.
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 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

Financial assistance

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.

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Cash support · veterans

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.
In-home or residential support

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.
In-home & community support

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.
Caregiver support

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.
Returning home: disability-specific

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 costs

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) in?
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) is in the Kane Township neighborhood of Council Bluffs.
02 What is the license number of Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)?
According to IA state health department records, Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)'s license number is S0475.
03 When does Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)'s license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)'s license expires on September 19, 2027.
04 What is the occupancy rate at Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)?
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)'s occupancy is 38.9%.
05 How long has Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) been in business?
Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
06 Are pets allowed at Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)?
No, Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP) has a no-pet policy.
07 Who is the administrator of Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP)?
Mike Steinkruger is the administrator of Chapters Living of Council Bluffs (ALP).