Mount Carmel Bluffs
Dubuque, Iowa
1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA, 52003
Mount Carmel Bluffs Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 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
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) 1.38 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.13 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.18 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.31 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 3 to 5 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 60 certified beds · ~51 avg residents/day (85% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Mount Carmel Bluffs is a for-profit, 60-bed skilled nursing facility located in Dubuque, Iowa. The center holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), with a 5-star rating for staffing and a 4-star rating for health inspections. Its quality measures are currently rated at 2 out of 5 stars by CMS.
Location
1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA, 52003, Dubuque, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Mount Carmel Bluffs?
- Mount Carmel Bluffs has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Mount Carmel Bluffs score on health inspections?
- Mount Carmel Bluffs received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Mount Carmel Bluffs?
- Mount Carmel Bluffs has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Mount Carmel Bluffs have?
- Mount Carmel Bluffs has 60 certified beds.
- Does Mount Carmel Bluffs accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Mount Carmel Bluffs accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Mount Carmel Bluffs located?
- Mount Carmel Bluffs is located at 1160 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA, 52003, Dubuque, Iowa.
- How can I contact Mount Carmel Bluffs?
- You can reach Mount Carmel Bluffs by phone at +1 563-556-5474.
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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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