Amelia Place
State licensed57 WEST FERNDALE DRIVE, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Assisted Living
Assisted living & personal care24-hour supervisionMedication management
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About Prairie Gate
Prairie Gate brings together skilled nursing and rehabilitation expertise in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where experienced care teams focus on helping residents regain strength and independence. Our clinical approach combines therapeutic services with genuine personal attention, supporting each person's recovery goals with dignity and professionalism.
Community at a glance
Capacity
72 residents
Location
Council Bluffs, IA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
16 Valley View Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 9, 2025, state inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 13 minutes with each resident a day, above the Iowa average of 3 hours 49 minutes.
Medicare fined Prairie Gate once in the last three years, $27,630 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 13 minutesAbove the Iowa average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 1 hour 10 minutesAbove the Iowa average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 48%Above the Iowa average |
Inspections
21 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
October 9, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 19, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 19, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 19, 2025
July 9, 2025 · Standard inspection · 2 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Jun 26, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 7, 2025
May 23, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 22, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Dec 18, 2024
August 15, 2024 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Sep 15, 2024Post nurse staffing information every day.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Sep 15, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 15, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 15, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 15, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024
June 5, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 26, 2024Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 26, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 26, 2024
February 29, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 27, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 27, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 27, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $27,630 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
- June 5, 2024Fine: $27,630
- February 29, 2024Payment denial, 7 days
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Phs Council Bluffs Inc
- Medicare-certified beds
- 72
- Average residents per day
- 35
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- October 30, 2020
- Part of a chain
- Presbyterian Homes & Services, 21 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 165794
Location
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16 Valley View DriveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Questions about Prairie Gate
How did Prairie Gate do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on July 9, 2025 and cited 5 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Prairie Gate?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 13 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 10 minutes from registered nurses. 48% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Prairie Gate been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Prairie Gate once in the last three years, totaling $27,630.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.