Prairie Gate

16 Valley View Drive
Council Bluffs IA 51503
Phone: 7123526600

Life plan community Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality2/5
Short-stay quality5/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 1.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Council Bluffs average: 0.2 star higher (1.8), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds72
Average residents per day34.7
Occupancy48%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainPRESBYTERIAN HOMES & SERVICES (21 facilities)
CountyPottawattamie
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2020-10-30
CMS certification number (CCN)165794
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle5

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.81
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.21
Registered nurse turnover58.3%
Total nursing staff turnover47.5%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$27,630
Payment denials1
Total penalties2
This facility has $27,630 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask Prairie Gate

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Prairie Gate highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does Prairie Gate have?

CMS certifies 72 beds; the facility reports an average of 34.7 residents per day (about 48% occupancy).

Does Prairie Gate have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $27,630 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has Prairie Gate been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.