BGood · score 66/100 · #76 of 386 in Iowa
Prairie Gate
16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 · 72 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Iowa
5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20)above median
$27,630 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Prairie Gate is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 72 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Prairie Gate at a Glance
B
66/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.21 h.
81<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 20.
70<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
74<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $27,630 fines, 1 denials.
17<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165794 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone7123526600
CountyPottawattamie
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds72
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.