Prairie Gate
Council Bluffs, Iowa
16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
Prairie Gate Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $27,630
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.21 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.50 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.31 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.04 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 1 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Residential area
- Capacity
- 72 certified beds · ~35 avg residents/day (48% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Prairie Gate is a non-profit, 72-bed skilled nursing facility located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The center holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, consisting of a 4-star staffing rating and a 2-star health inspection rating. Quality measures at the facility are currently rated at 3 stars.
Location
16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503, Council Bluffs, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Prairie Gate?
- Prairie Gate has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Prairie Gate score on health inspections?
- Prairie Gate received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Prairie Gate?
- Prairie Gate has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Prairie Gate have?
- Prairie Gate has 72 certified beds.
- Does Prairie Gate accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Prairie Gate accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Prairie Gate located?
- Prairie Gate is located at 16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
- How can I contact Prairie Gate?
- You can reach Prairie Gate by phone at +1 712-352-6600.
Nearby facilities
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- Bethany Lutheran Home 2.0 mi
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- Midlands Living Center L L C 2.3 mi
2452 North Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503
- Chapters Living Of Council Bluffs 2.4 mi
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About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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